La Bodeguilla de Basilio

Cuenca


Arrive here with an appetite, as you're presented with a complimentary plate of tapas when you order a drink, and not just a slice of dried-up cheese – typical freebies are a combo of quail eggs and fried potatoes or a bowl of caldo (meat-based broth). This is one of the most popular tapas bars in the new town, so get here early for a spot.

Understandably, it gets packed out, so head to the restaurant at the back for specials such as patatas a lo pobre (potatoes with onions, garlic and peppers) or lamb chops. The walls are covered with fascinating clutter, ranging from old pics of Cuenca to farming tools.


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