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Mercado de San Ildefonso — Mercado de San Ildefonso, food market

Mercado de San Ildefonso

Farmers' markets ·Bars ·Madrid ·$$ ·Closed
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About

Mercado de San Ildefonso is a street-food market at Calle de Fuencarral 57, in Madrid’s Malasaña-Chueca area.

Why go

  • An international street-food festival takes place between late May and early June.
  • One terrace has artist-painted low tables; the first-floor terrace has greenery and high tables for year-round use.

Opening hours

Today13:00 – 00:00Show all
Monday13:00 – 00:00
Tuesday13:00 – 00:00
Wednesday13:00 – 00:00
Thursday13:00 – 00:00
Friday13:00 – 01:00
Saturday13:00 – 01:00
Sunday13:00 – 00:00

Good to know

LunchDinnerBrunchLate NightDrinksFree WifiFull BarOutdoor SeatingServes AlcoholTakeoutWheelchair Accessible

What to buy

HamWine and beerPeruvian and Latin cuisineMediterranean, European and Spanish cuisineGastropub and fast food

Dishes to try

  • Arepas
  • Tacos
  • Tapas

History

The historical covered market stood on the site that later became plazuela de San Ildefonso. This was separate from today’s venue at Calle de Fuencarral 57. In 1885, cholera outbreaks and disinfection carts carrying salt and sulfur prompted unrest in the area.

  1. early 18th centuryAn open-air market in the area sold fruit, vegetables and fish.
  2. 1835Architect Lucio Olavieta built a covered food market in barrio de Maravillas.
  3. 1970The historical market was demolished after more than a century of operation.

How to get there

  • TrainTribunal is served by lines L1 and L10.
  • BusRoutes 40, 149 and M2 serve stops 5542 and 4144.
  • ParkingParking is at the corner of Calle Santa Bárbara and Fuencarral.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access Wheelchair access is available.

Sources: Mercado de San Ildefonso - Wikipedia · Madrid/Malasaña-Chueca - Wikivoyage (eat) · Mercado San Ildefonso – El primer street food m… · STREET FOOD MARKET – Mercado San Ildefonso · Nuevo Brunch – Mercado San Ildefonso · checked 10 Oct 2026

Where
Calle de Fuencarral, 57, Madrid

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Questions and answers

What are Mercado de San Ildefonso’s opening hours?

It is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 13:00 to 00:00, and Friday and Saturday from 13:00 to 01:00.

What events does Mercado de San Ildefonso host?

Food tastings, charity events and parties take place across its floors.

Can I buy ingredients as well as prepared food at Mercado de San Ildefonso?

Some stalls also offer products in their natural state.

How can I contact Mercado de San Ildefonso?

Call +34 915 59 13 00.

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