Casa Benito

Mérida


Squeeze onto a tiny stool in the wood-panelled dining room, prop up at the bar or relax on the sunny terrace for tasty, original tapas at this bullfighting enthusiasts' hangout, where walls are plastered with photos, posters and memorabilia from the ring. The upstairs restaurant specialises in roasts and there's a weekday lunch menú (€10).


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2. Museo de Arte Visigodo

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3. Arco de Trajano

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4. Pórtico del Foro

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5. Alcazaba

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