Ministry of Foodies Review
Cuisine: Mexican
Average price per person: €45
Environment: 7.5/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Other: Virtual queue, Pet-friendly, Gluten-free options
La Once Mil arrives in Madrid from Mexico City while the Madrid opening is its first location outside Mexico. The inevitable headline is that La Once Mil in Mexico received a Michelin star in 2026. A worthwhile clarification, particularly for an objective La Once Mil Madrid review, is that Michelin stars belong to the specific restaurant awarded them. The Madrid branch does not automatically inherit the Mexican restaurant’s star.
The Spanish restaurant is a partnership with Los 33, a well-known restaurant name for foodies in Madrid.
Location / Environment
La Once Mil Madrid occupies the location beside Los 33, on the corner of Plaza de las Salesas and Calle Fernando VI. The area is central and fashionable. Salesas is already one of Madrid’s most active restaurant areas.
The internal design revolves around two counters, tall tables and wood tones. The room is small, informal and organised around rapid turnover. Counter seats and high tables suit the taquería concept although if seated on the counter the space is limited.
The principal drawback is access. La Once Mil Madrid does not accept reservations, however there is a virtual queue access that opens at noon the previous day for the next, in lieu of an actual reservation. So far, spots for the next day are usually reserved within the first 10 minutes.
Although the table slot is only for one hour the service was rather attentive and didn’t feel rushed all things considered.
La Once Mil Madrid – Menu
The menu at La Once Mil Madrid is deliberately short. Its foundations are fresh tortillas, meat cooked over fire, sauces and a limited selection of tacos and tostadas.
The corn tortillas are produced by hand in the restaurant and cooked on a steel comal.
The drinks selection includes seasonal aguas frescas, beer and cocktails based on tequila and mezcal.
Prices are the obvious point of debate. A €9.50 taco is already in premium territory; a €20 taco has left the territory entirely and established its own territory. The cost reflects expensive cuts, careful sourcing and generous fillings, but you should not confuse the casual format with casual pricing.
La Once Mil Madrid – Food
First the red tuna tostada with avocado, aioli and salsa macha was very fresh and juicy. The tostada texture with the mix of lean and fatty tuna pieces and the salsa was a great combination. One of my favourite dishes.
The Trompo Black Angus is made with picaña and rump, and cooked on the vertical spit, served in a handmade tortilla. The combination with the acidic and refreshing salsa was very good and the meat had a great balance of fat. We also opted to include cheese which was a good addition to the overall flavour.
The campechano comes with picaña and panceta, avocado salsa and a slightly spicy martajada salsa. We opted to add cheese and while it was flavourful, it was a bit on the heavy side (as expected).
The carnitas taco uses Segovian suckling pig and slow-cooked pork belly, finished with crisp torreznos. This may be the most overtly Spanish taco on the menu. Multiple pork textures make it immediately appealing: tender meat, soft fat and crisp skin. The recommended salsa and lime on top cut down on the richness and almost balance it out.
The Baja California-style corvina is the only fish taco. The fish is served in tempura with coleslaw and an aioli flavoured with chillies. The batter is crisp, the fish is not dry and the coleslaw interpretation is refreshing together with the aioli.
My personal favourite was by far the ribeye taco. It’s simple thin cut of ribeye on top of fresh tortilla. The staff recommends adding avocado salsa and it’s absolutely delicious. The ribeye is tender, juicy, almost like butter and creates the perfect bite together with the freshly cooked tortilla and the avocado salsa. Don’t miss it.
Conclusion
La Once Mil Madrid is an ambitious addition to Madrid’s Mexican restaurant scene. Its strongest qualities are the handmad corn tortillas, the quality of its proteins and the short and concise menu
There are some drawbacks. Prices are high, particularly for the premium beef tacos. The queue system might be unappealing for some diners.
It is also important to assess the Madrid restaurant independently. The Michelin star belongs to the original Mexican location, not this new branch.
Still, La Once Mil Madrid is worth visiting for diners interested in premium tacos, handmade tortillas and the meeting point between Mexican technique and Spanish ingredients. It is less persuasive for anyone seeking inexpensive street food, extensive regional variety, vegetarian choice or an unhurried evening with a guaranteed table. For me it was actually worth the hype despite the price point considering the excellent flavours and quality of the meal.
Visit: November 2026
Address: Calle Fernando VI 14, Madrid