Vegan
Organic
Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Spanish

Restaurant est. 2018 serving vegan food and drinks in a casual-intimate setting. On the menu are classic Spanish dishes as well as other rotating dishes. Dessert and beverage choices are aplenty. Relocated from Calle de Alejandro Rodríguez.
Note May 2020: confirmed open for outdoor terrace dining (pre-book), takeout, and delivery. See Facebook page for details. Open Mon-Sun 13:00-17:30, Mon-Thu 19:30-00:00, Fri-Sat 19:30-00:30, Sun 19:30-00:00.


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187 Reviews

First Review by RaulArenas

annasdtc

Points +35

Vegetarian
01 Dec 2024

Platos tradicionales (y no tanto) sin animales

Aquí se puede comer o cenar algo suave, o algo no tan suave (como callos a la madrileña, versión vegana). La comida es espectacular y la decoración del sitio es muy bonita y sin pretensiones.

Updated from previous review on 2024-11-03

srf

Points +327

Vegan
25 Nov 2024

Good not great

Ordered the Caesar salad and the tajin. Both were good but not amazing. Service and atmosphere were nice, so I would come back and try something else - lots of good looking things on the menu!

Eeewwa

Points +1153

Vegan
15 Oct 2024

Bastante rico pero caro

Tienen platos tradicionales españoles veganos como guisos, fideuá y paella y también versiones veganas de platos un poco más complejos de veganizar, yo pedí los" huevos" rotos con "jamón" y estaban bastante buenos, aunque quizá demasiada sal negra para mi gusto. La fideuá estaba increíble. El precio es tirando a caro, pero para ir alguna vez merece la pena. Las bebidas son bastante caras eso sí, aunque tienes un dispensador de agua del grifo dentro.

Clara_D_M

Points +16011

Vegan
13 Oct 2024

Great restaurant

I had gone there for the first time to order a Christmas menu for my sister and I many years ago, and the food was delicious. Went back today with a non-vegan friend who loved it and the quality of the food is still the same! Their vegan ensaladilla is a must!!

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-26

VegoJulie

Points +28

Vegan
12 Sep 2024

Great food and excellent service

We are revisiting Madrid and just had to do a return visit to Hakuna Matata. We were remembered from 12 months ago! Had an amazing meal and would highly recommend this restaurant.

Nicbo

Points +100

Vegan
08 Sep 2024

Delicious food, calm environment

Went here with my husband and in-laws, all vegan and my in-laws eat very clean at home (almost never eat at a restaurant). We all enjoyed separate dishes and a couple appetizers/salads and everyone was satisfied and thought the food was well-prepared and seasoned. The eggplant and hummus appetizer is a must-try, they do it just right. Even though the desserts looked delicious, we didn’t have any—we will go back to try them another time.

Pros: Great flavor combinations, Kitchen was not hectic, Good portions

NicoleAnne

Points +34

Vegan
26 Aug 2024

Good food, lovely service

I had the Ensalada Griego, Rioja, and an espresso. It all came super quickly with some fantastic olives. The waiter was friendly and spoke English perfectly. It’s a really cute restaurant.

maria.ines

Points +1013

Vegan
16 Jul 2024

okay paella

many typical options that i wished i tried but were out of my budget. just had the paella, it was just 1x and left me a bit hungry, because it was just rice and some mock calamares, and a bit of zucchini i guess? i wished it had some more veggies and more substance in general. was a lil underwhelming

Idontlikemow

Points +16

Vegan
30 Jun 2024

Hakuna te Matata con fritanga

Los platos eran demasiado grasosos,
si no te gustan las cosas fritas con mucho aceite sin duda no es tú sitio.
Un intento de comida española.

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-30

Pros: El servicio era rápido , lo más rico fueron las croquetas

Cons: No sienta muy bien la comida

Tmoss682

Points +3018

Vegan
18 Jun 2024

Creative, Tasty Dessert

Hakuna Matata offers vegan Spanish staples and creative takes on international cuisine. We ordered the Asturian cachopo, carrilleras (Pork Cheek), The deconstructed Kinder Bueno, and the Chocolate Nonut Bomb. Although the savory food underwhelms, the dessert deserves recognition.

The Asturian cachopo started wonderfully—it had a crispy exterior with a balance of tangy blue cheese and smoky ham inside. As I ate towards the center, the taste changed—it was strangely bitter and acidic. I almost had to stop eating it.The carrilleras (pork cheek) had a meatball texture with a profound red wine and beef taste. It was a serviceable plate—nothing special.

The desserts were different. The deconstructed Kinder Bueno was wonderful—A wafer straw filled with a hazelnut mouse and served with a chocolate ice cream scoop covered with a chocolate shell. Spooning any single element or any combination of elements was a fantastic treat. The Chocolate Nonut Bomb is a donut covered with chocolate served with mango ice cream. At the table, the waiter pours a coconut milk caramel on top. The donut reminded me of my home in Pennsylvania where German cuisine is popular: it’s soft and chewy, like a German Fasnacht.

Hakuna Matata takes chances with its expansive, creative menu; unfortunately, some offerings fall flat. Go for the dessert. They really have that figured out.

KateBeavis

Points +371

Vegan
01 Jun 2024

Top tier food

Wide range of traditional Spanish food with other modern classics.

I had a blood sausage with goats cheese to start, followed by a Fideuá and then Tiramisu for dessert. Everything tasted amazing!

Service was also great!

Highly recommend visiting

Pros: Food was so good, Wide range of food, Well priced

Tom.southern88gmail.

Points +15

Vegetarian
29 May 2024

Great food

Good service, multilingual menu, good food

Pros: Paella

CowsGoRoo12

Points +191

Vegan
05 May 2024

Tasty menu of veganised Spanish meals

We had the pastela which is a chicken parcel dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon. Not something we had heard of before but was really tasty. Also shared Patatas bravas (can’t go wrong) and calamari which came out hot and fresh. Friendly staff and nice restaurant. Would recommend

Pros: Friendly staff , Lots of options

LucíaMPcD

Points +42

Vegetarian
31 Mar 2024

Super rico

Si echas de menos el sabor de la carne y te gusta la comida española, este es tu sitio. Super buena cocina, típica española, y muy buen trato del servicio. Me encanta el sitio.

BaMuCeta

Points +359

Vegetarian
29 Mar 2024

Real restaurant experience and great food

We came here twice and had a great time: the place is big and gives calm and cozy vibes. The menu is very big with Spanish dishes and everything is very tasty. The staff is professional. The white organic wine is very good. During Semana Santa, don't miss the torrija! The cheese plate is unique, especially if you are a cheese lover.

Pros: Big choice in the menu, with unique dishes, Organic wine, Relaxing environment

Cons: Call to reserve, as the website doesn't work , The patatas bravas are fried

Asturisw

Points +73

Vegan
23 Mar 2024

Comida española

Si quieres disfrutar de la comida tradicional española

Pros: Trato muy agradable , La comida excelente

Cons: El tiramisu

likeweeds

Points +56

Vegan
11 Mar 2024

Wouldn't serve me

Sign on the door says open and the hours say open until 5pm. People inside eating, but they wouldn't serve me when I showed up at 4:15pm after walking 35 minutes to get there. Don't go out of your way.

Cons: Couldn't eat here.

guillemrc

Points +142

Vegetarian
23 Feb 2024

Sabores tradicionales veganizados

Buen ambiente y personal amable y atento. La carta consiste en platos tradicionalmente no veganos, sustituyendo el producto animal por sucedáneos veganos. Está todo riquísimo y permite saborear platos que no forman parte de mi comida del día a día. Muy buena presentación. Precios un poco altos por el tamaño de las raciones.

kairaor

Points +288

Vegan
16 Feb 2024

Riquísiiiimo!!

La verdad que todos los platos están súper buenos, la única pega es q es un pelin caro🫤

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-16

LennonAndrades

Points +70

Vegan
05 Feb 2024

One of my vegan restaurants in Madrid

Try everything. The service is exceptional. Great vegan wines. Love this place. Prior reservation is a must.

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-05

Pros: The cheese bites and morrocan pastela is fantastic

VanesaPalma

Points +695

Vegan
30 Jan 2024

Comida típica pero cara

Es genial tener opciones donde poder comer comida típica española vegana, aun así los precios son un poco elevados

Cons: Precio

thepurplemirror

Points +17

Vegetarian
05 Jan 2024

Super rico!!

Probamos la morcilla, los raviolis de beyond y el nocordero y estaba todo espectacular. Muy muy recomendado!!

gjbrugman

Points +62

Vegan
28 Dec 2023

Great experience, great food

Everything was very tasty. We had the pastilla and it was gorgeous. Also the berenjenas were just as we had them in Andalucia. Desert was great. The food came quick (maybe a little too quick). Highly recommended.

Some people wrote in the reviews the portions were too small and the price too high. With both I don’t agree. The portions are normal. Prices too. We had dinner for €60 for two people.

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-28

Pros: Great taste, Good value

Cons: Maybe the food came a little too quick

paulhighland

Points +105

Vegan
29 Nov 2023

Small portions, a bit pricey

Plenty of options but they don't change quite often. I ate beyond meat raviolis and my friend avocado tartar.

If you compare it with so many excellent vegan places in Madrid, portion sizes are small here and it's a bit pricey for the quality. That's why I rated three stars.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-29

LaraLemons

Points +1714

Vegan
19 Nov 2023

Good food

A bit more upmarket than most vegan places in Madrid I went to but not fine dining. Had some good food - really liked the calamari and the croquettes. The Russian salad smelt quite eggy and the shrimps on top were very slimy but otherwise we liked it.

Theveganharmony

Points +904

Vegan
24 Oct 2023

Tasty spanish food

Loved this restaurant! They have a lot of traditional Spanish dishes in vegan version. I tried their paella and cachopo and both tasted amazing.

leilahh11

Points +184

Vegan
07 Sep 2023

Delicious and inventive vegan food!

Hakuna Matata Veggie did not disappoint - I wish I could tried everything on the menu. All the dishes we ordered were delicious and the atmosphere was nice too. Would absolutely recommend!




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