Choosing a Mexican restaurant in Madrid is easier once you know what kind of meal you want: several dishes to share, a group gathering or a stop during a walk. These two addresses around Retiro provide useful starting points with official menus and venue information. They are not a quality ranking or a promise of bargain prices.
Bakan, beside Puerta de Alcalá
Plaza de la Independencia, 5. Bakan describes a kitchen centred on corn, nixtamalisation and wood-fired cooking. Its menu includes tacos and enchiladas, among other dishes. Consider it if you want to build a meal around several choices rather than everyone ordering the same main.
Read the menu for serving quantities, side dishes and items intended for sharing. If you want a particular seating area, request it when booking and wait for the restaurant to confirm it.
La Mordida Retiro, on Pío Baroja
Calle de Pío Baroja, 9. La Mordida’s website identifies this branch and links to its menu, allergen information and group menus. These can help when organising a table with different preferences or comparing a shared set menu with individual orders.
The business says it confirms reservations by telephone. Check that you have received confirmation for the Retiro branch; a booking at another restaurant in the chain does not secure a table here.
Make the menu easier to navigate
- Start with quantities. Ask how many tacos or pieces come in each serving before calculating the order.
- Discuss the heat. Find out which dishes already contain chilli and which sauces can come separately.
- Read the fillings. A tortilla’s colour or a photograph cannot tell you every ingredient.
- Compare the total. Allow for drinks, extras and desserts, and read the conditions of any promotion.
For allergies, consult the specific information and speak to the restaurant about preparation. A corn-based dish is not automatically suitable for every dietary restriction.
Which should you choose?
Start with the menu that appeals most, then check availability for your date. For a group, get written confirmation of the set menu’s inclusions and the deadline for final guest numbers. A queue outside or a popular photograph cannot answer those questions.
If you want something sweet afterwards, explore our Madrid ice cream guide.
The archive photograph is illustrative; it is not a verified dish from either restaurant.
Sources and checks
Information checked on 23 September 2026. Historical references are distinguished from current offerings; consult the sources when planning your visit.
