Pura Vida
If you’re craving a Tex-Mex fix in Madrid, Pura Vida in Villanueva de la Cañada is that local spot you’ll want to check out. You’ll find it tucked on C. Cristo, 38, and it’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled upon your new neighborhood go-to.
Pura Vida blends the warm, easygoing vibes of a classic Tex-Mex restaurant with a clean, lively atmosphere that’s perfect whether you’re sliding in for a quick lunch or hanging out with friends for dinner. You can grab a seat outdoors under the Spanish sky, or if you’re feeling lazy, just order delivery and let the fiesta come to your door. Takeaway is also smooth here, so you can grab tacos or a loaded salad and keep your day moving without skipping flavor.
Speaking of flavors, the menu is a celebration of color and spice. You’ll find healthy options if you want to keep things light, or you can go all in with small plates packed with bold Tex-Mex tastes. Expect crisp tacos, fresh salads from the salad bar, hearty burritos, and vegetarian options that actually deliver on taste, not just the label.
Don’t skip their drinks lineup. Pura Vida has a nice selection of cocktails, spirits, and wine that pairs perfectly with your meal. A cold beer with nachos under the outdoor lights? Yes, please. Coffee lovers can also get their fix here, making it a versatile spot from lunch to late-night cravings.
With its easygoing service, vibrant flavors, and flexible options like dine-in, delivery, or takeaway, Pura Vida makes it simple to fit a Tex-Mex break into your day. It’s the kind of spot you’ll find yourself coming back to whenever you need a burst of flavor and a laid-back escape from your routine.
Pura Vida Reviews
I have lived in Spain for 2.5 years and can honestly say that this was the best TexMex food we have eaten here. Just the right amount of spice and all fresh ingredients. Do yourself a favour and order a margarita with your meal.
I’m an American visiting Madrid and I visited here with friends. We were pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent and the drinks were creative. Our server spoke excellent English. Well done, Nico! We plan to go back before we leave to return to the US.
Great Tex Mex place. You should try it
Great restaurant and fantastic staff!! Perfect for after work drinks with coworkers!
A great discovery, a typical Mexican restaurant, with very friendly waiters and delicious food. The nachos well prepared, with a homemade pico de gallo. Huge burrito, with a lot of filling and very delicious and great fajitas. I highlight the margarita, well made, very good price and large size. We will return for sure
We really liked the place, very ambiance, they served us very well and the food was very delicious, we ordered a portion of guacamole, a quesadilla, some cochinita pibil tacos and to finish a piece of cake to die for by chocolate and 2 coffees, at that moment the waiter suggested that if we wanted he could take a photo of us with some Mexican hats, we said yes! We left him the cell phone so he could take the photo and we got a nice detail! Thank you so much!
I really like this place, they are always friendly and have a great selection of burritos.
Great staff, food and drinks