Restaurante Zara is a Cuban restaurant located in the Chueca neighborhood of Madrid, offering traditional Cuban dishes with a Spanish twist. Established in 1964, it has been serving authentic home-cooked meals for three generations.
The restaurant features a cozy atmosphere with a distinctive decor that includes checkered tablecloths and white dishware. Signature dishes include ropa vieja, picadillo, and daiquiris.
Restaurante Zara is known for its warm hospitality and serves as a gathering place for family and friends to enjoy delicious food and memorable moments.
Information sourced from restaurant website and may be subject to change.
Menu
Picadillo, White Rice and Fried Plantain€16.50
A delightful dish featuring a base of white rice topped with minced beef cooked with onions, green and red peppers, and finely chopped garlic, accompanied by olives, raisins, and diced potatoes. Served with fried plantains.
Allergens: Sulphites, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 677
Stewed Beef€16.00
Tender beef stew shredded by hand, prepared with a smooth sauce of onions and peppers, served over a generous bed of white rice.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 385
Roasted Chicken with Congrí€13.50
Oven-roasted chicken with vegetables, served with congrí, a flavorful rice cooked with black bean broth.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: Yes, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 423
Cuban Rice with Homemade Meatballs€16.50
One of our most popular dishes, featuring white rice, two fried eggs, plantains (either canary or ripe), and homemade beef meatballs in tomato sauce.
Allergens: Eggs, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 616
Rice with Beans and Roasted Pork Leg€16.50
A traditional dish featuring white rice, black beans, and slices of oven-roasted pork leg, cherished by many of our long-time customers.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 385
Alaska’s Favorite€16.50
A special dish that is a favorite among our patrons.
Shrimp Enchilada€17.50
Shrimp enchiladas served with a mildly spicy sauce made from tomatoes, onions, garlic, and Italian red peppers, accompanied by white rice and tostones.
Allergens: Shellfish, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 444
Fried or Boiled Yuca€12.50
Fried or boiled cassava, a delicious and traditional starter.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: Yes, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 201
Avocado SaladPrice not shown
A fresh avocado salad, perfect to start your meal.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: Yes, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 200
Black Beans (Bowl)Price not shown
A bowl of black beans, a staple in our cuisine.
Zara Chicken (Fried or Garlic)€12.50
Fried or garlic chicken, a signature dish of our restaurant.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: Yes, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 616
Fried PlantainPrice not shown
Fried plantains, a sweet and savory treat.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: Yes, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 560
Cuban SandwichPrice not shown
A classic Cuban sandwich, packed with flavor.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: Yes, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 495
House SaladPrice not shown
A house salad, fresh and vibrant.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: Yes, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 200
Broad beans (with/without Ham)Price not shown
Broad beans served with or without ham.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 423
Green Beans (with/without Ham)Price not shown
Green beans served with or without ham.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 423
Sautéed artichokesPrice not shown
Sautéed artichokes, a delightful side dish.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: Yes, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 105
Mixed VerdurasPrice not shown
A medley of seasonal vegetables.
French Omelette (with Ham, Cheese, Chorizo, Tuna or Banana)€9.00
Spanish omelette with your choice of ham, cheese, chorizo, tuna, or plantains.
Allergens: Eggs, Fish, Milk, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 385
Vegetable CreamPrice not shown
Vegetable cream, smooth and comforting.
Allergens: Milk, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 350
Homemade ConsomméPrice not shown
Homemade broth, rich in flavor.
House SoupPrice not shown
House soup, a comforting classic.
Hake (Roman or Grilled)Price not shown
Hake fish, prepared either battered or grilled.
Allergens: Fish, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 504
Zara Barbecue€14.00
A flavorful grilled steak, a must-try.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 540
Beef Liver (Grilled)€14.00
Grilled beef liver, rich and savory.
Allergens: None detected, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: No
Estimated Calorie Count: 315
Guava Paste with CheesePrice not shown
Guava paste with cheese, a sweet delight.
Allergens: Milk, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 385
Guava Hulls with CheesePrice not shown
Guava shells with cheese, a tropical treat.
Allergens: Milk, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 385
Mango NaturalPrice not shown
Fresh natural mango, sweet and juicy.
Natural PineapplePrice not shown
Fresh natural pineapple, refreshing and sweet.
Rice puddingPrice not shown
Rice pudding, creamy and comforting.
Allergens: Milk, Vegan: Yes, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 489
Flan ZaraPrice not shown
Zara’s signature flan, a sweet finish to your meal.
Allergens: Milk, Vegan: No, Vegetarian: Yes
Estimated Calorie Count: 275
Menu Date: November 2025
Dietary & Allergen Information: Please be aware that our dish analysis is powered by AI and may contain errors. Always check with your server before ordering.
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Address
C. de Barbieri, 8
GPS
40.420892, -3.698141
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