Top 10 More Places to Eat
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1. Asador Felipe
This restaurant in a stone farmhouse is worth seeking out. Chef Felipe del Olmo is known for his stylish cooking – try the grilled hake in a delicious squid sauce. Large terrace in summer.
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2. Las Postas
This roadside hotel-restaurant serves Castilian meat dishes in an attractive dining room, the centrepiece of which is a 16th-century retablo. Live music on Saturday nights.
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3. La Balconada
Nicely situated, “the balcony” overlooks Chinchón’s main square. Typical Castilian fare – sopa de ajo (garlic soup), menestra (lamb and vegetable stew) and pepitoria de gallina (chicken in an almond and egg sauce).
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4. Mesón Cuevas del Vino
This old olive oil mill with its wine cellar offers traditional sierra cooking. Try the charcoal-grilled chorizo (spicy sausage), the beans, and almond dessert, before rounding off with the local liqueur, anís.
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5. Mesón de la Virreina
Spanish and Mediterranean dishes.
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6. Casa José
The cuisine is based on home-grown produce including the local artichoke.
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7. Casa Pablo
This homely restaurant with bull-fighting decor has the feel of an old tavern. Meat and fresh fish are the mainstays.
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8. El Castillo 1806
In the grounds of the Casa del Labrador. The house speciality is faisán a la cazadora (roast partridge).
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9. Hostería del Estudiante
One of the dishes to try here is migas castellanas (bread-crumbs in garlic with fried eggs).
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10. La Kontxa
If you want a change from Castilian cooking, try this Basque restaurant. Specialities include chuletón de buey (ox steak).
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