El Bajío serves traditional Mexican cooking on Calle de Juan Bravo, with panuchos yucateros, tacos de langostino, guacamole, and carnitas.
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- Address
- Calle de Juan Bravo, 23, Salamanca, 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Phone
- +34 659 05 15 92
- Website
- elbajio.es
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Panuchos yucateros and carnitas in Salamanca
Panuchos yucateros, tacos de langostino, guacamole, and carnitas frame El Bajío around traditional Mexican cooking. Its Calle de Juan Bravo address puts it in Salamanca for lunch or dinner planning.
Craft cocktails with leisurely pacing
Craft cocktails sit alongside the Mexican menu, and the pacing is leisurely with conversational noise. Smart casual dress and upscale casual service make it suited to a planned meal rather than a rushed stop.
Open kitchen and repeated guide attention
The open kitchen adds a visible cooking element, while Michelin noted the restaurant with a Plate in 2025 and 2026. Macarfi also gave it a 7.5 food rating for 2026.
The Essentials
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Bajío | $$$ | Castellana, Authentic Traditional Mexican | |
| Barracuda MX | Jeronimos, Modern Pacific Mexican | $$$ | |
| Alcotán | $$$ | Castellana, Traditional Spanish with Basque and Navarrese Influences | |
| Lakasa | $$$ | Rios Rosas, Modern Spanish Market Cuisine | |
| BANCAL | $$$ | El Viso, Modern Spanish Fire-Grilled Cuisine | |
| Rocacho Plaza | $$$ | Hispanoamerica, Spanish Grill & Mediterranean |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Macarfi 7.5 Food Rating
Macarfi
Michelin Plate
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Michelin Plate
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Cozy
- Modern
- Rustic
- Date Night
- Group Dining
- Special Occasion
- Open Kitchen
- Craft Cocktails
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 1–5 PM, 8 PM–12 AM
- Tuesday
- 1–5 PM, 8 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 1–5 PM, 8 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 1 PM–1 AM
- Friday
- 1 PM–1 AM
- Saturday
- 1 PM–1 AM
- Sunday
- 1–5:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Elegant and spacious with modern wood decor in neutral tones, Aztec motifs, pleasant lighting that's somewhat dark creating privacy, full yet serene atmosphere.