While shopping in my little place of Rota, I go to a lot of little grocery stores that I consider…read more"Mom & Pop", along with normal supermarkets. One pastry item I have noticed often at both places, and have picked up on occasion are these almond cookies by Mayjo. Slightly sugary but tasting similar to a butter cookie with an crunchy almond in its center, it's delicious with my teas or cafe con leche. If you see these tasty little cookies, please sure to pick up this package that holds 12 pieces. it'll disappear quickly and you'll find yourself picking up more very soon! You're welcome!!

Surprisingly chic Italian ice cream and coffee shop. Near the Cathedral. Vegetarian pizza and vegan…read moresorbet options are a huge plus in my book. It's hidden in a corner of the quiet plaza "Torres de Omaña", which, incidentally, is a great place to sit with an ice cream cone.

Listen here, you guys. This place is the best place for anything ever. I was in León for a month…read moreand every single day I came to Holy cow. Without fail. Their food is heavenly. I would recommend the Marscatella Crepe and the Holy Cow flavored ice cream. I got well acquainted with the staff, as one does after going at least once a day to a specific place, and they are all incredible. I have made a pact with several of my friends that we couldn't die without going there again. If you go, tell Daniel that the Texas girls send their regards.

Near the Cathedral, has the best coffee and tortillas in the area. Another bakery is directly…read moreacross from the Cathedral called Albany. Don't go. The service is bad and the food is mediocre. This place, though. I still dream about Las Confiterías León. They give you free pastries with your drink and are kind people. Every day for a month we went there, got our food, and sat on a bench overlooking the Cathedral.