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    El Botero

    4.6 (22 reviews)
    PriceySpanish, Tabernas
    Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Entercot with fries and shishito peppers to a perfect temperature & a squid cooked to perfection!
    Bill N.

    The whole experience was one we wish everyone could share, from the entrance of an old Spanish -Toledo tavern to the beauty of the dining room. We suspect if the Michelin folks would go and review this restaurant, they would get their first star. Service was prompt and well informed on the kitchen menu & a clear understanding of what was to be presented. Knowledge of the wine card came complete with recommendations for our menu selections, including asking about our flavor preferences. All were served on time and with care to ensure we received the full experience of the restaurant, menu, wine, and service. Our fine dining was topped off with a fun dessert menu, and all were very reasonably priced. It's truly a hidden gem in Toledo! Go if you are near.

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    Emily G.

    Highly recommend this place! It's definitely pricey, but was the highlight of my time in Toledo! The place has a great ambiance and the dishes were superb. I highly recommend trying the beet bread and the steak! But for real... get the steak.

    Sabrina C.

    Could to review the food here because we only came in for Drinks, but the venue is very cozy and inviting. From the cocktails menu, you can tell they know their stuff; and it seems to be a spot for the locals as well. We ordered some wine and sat at the corner table, admiring some of the pictures on the walls of past famous toreros (bullfighters) and other memorabilia. The bartender was really nice and professional. If we are ever here again, will definitely want to check out their food menu.

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    Gisselle L.

    Amazing, amazing, amazing food here. If you visit Toledo then this place is a must. My hubby and I did the couples tasting menu and it was out of this world good. Everything flowed and made sense. Note that you don't get to choose your apps, main dishes, and desserts so let the waiter/waitress know any dietary restrictions and sit back and relax to Some really good food. Some of the items we had were mussel with guac (Aperitif), salad (really yummy), duck dumplings, black cod, salmon, lamb, rib, and "ice cream" chocolate- mango-cheese for dessert. Overall great food and service

    H David K.

    "Let yourself be surprised by our team..." What a find! A spectacular treat! Our waiter Marcelo was very savvy with the wine and menu recommendations. Reservations are recommended - this place is pleasantly busy with a nice buzz! The tapas are very creative and the presentation is exceptional... a must see venue in Toledo!!!

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    Graham Y.

    Fusion food. Outside the typical menu comfort zone. First class dining for sure. 10 stars.

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    Don't know about food yet, but the bartenders are amazing! Walked in starving and may wait the 3 hours for restaurant to open AMAZING!!!

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    Food was okay. However male waiter was very root and unfriendly. Four slice of bread he charged us 6 euro.

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    Ludeña - Sea bass

    Ludeña

    3.8(44 reviews)
    0.3 km
    €€

    tl;dr the regional tapas are paired with a side of snobbishness at this historic Toledo bar…read more Toledo is known for a handful of regional foods (hello, marzipan!), but one of the most comforting on a drizzly day is carcamusas. This traditional stew pairs pork with a tomato-and-pea broth, simmered down into a sort of ragu. Carcamusas is offered widely across Toledo, but its origin is attributed to Bar Restaurante Ludeña, whose owner, back in the 1950s, named it after his clientele of "carcas" (elderly men) and "musas" (younger women). The restaurant is barely noticeable on the ground floor of an aging multilevel residence. The "door" is simply a patterned curtain, and a glassless window beside it peers directly into the bar. Inside, the room feels storied but timeless. The wood slatted walls are decorated with Spanish artwork and historical designations bestowed upon Ludeña. The black-and-white stone floors, stainless steel bar, and retro jukebox each make the others feel anachronistic. I could count the number of tables in the bar on one hand, but additional, sit-down seating is available in an indoor back dining room and outside. The clientele includes a fair mix of locals and tourists. Spanish-language pop fills the air. My mother and I visited Ludeña during a day trip to Toledo. We were granted only 1 hour for lunch, but Ludena was a comfortable walk from Plaza de Zocodover. Be sure to explicitly place your name down if you're hoping for a table -- we simply stood near the dining area waiting, but another group "jumped" us because we hadn't joined the official queue. No matter; we slid into the first bartop table within 10 minutes (a stroke of good fortune that appears to be a relatively rare occurrence based on prior reviews). We ordered from the a la carte menu (the menu del dia is only available for dine-in). The "half-portion" of signature Carcamusas was loaded with slightly fatty, melt-in-your-mouth pork in a shallow pool of curry-thick broth. The tomato-y stew felt like a warm embrace and paired well with a spongy slice of bread. Meanwhile, the moderately large Ensalada Mixta (served without tuna, per my mother's request) paired crisp greens with a decent balsamic vinaigrette, but otherwise was mostly standard. Lastly, the house vermouth was served in a whiskey glass with two oversized ice cubes; the spices were somewhat muted, but the glass was still a hit. The general wait staff was dismissive, but the bartender made us feel welcome -- I'm convinced that he sneaked a double portion of carcamusas onto our appetizer-sized plate. Our bill felt pricey at 20 euros, yet it proved to be the light lunch we needed to energize us for a Toledo walking tour. While Ludena is by no means a "must-try" tapas bar, it will, at a minimum, be a serviceable bet for a bite of regional cuisine in the historic heart of Toledo.

    I recently took a day trip to Toledo which was planned one night in advance. Given the shortness of…read moretime there it was difficult to decide where we would dine for lunch as the options are plentiful. After swift research we decided on Bar Ludeña and had a fantastic experience. We walked in about an hour before closing and waited for a high-top to become available in the bustling bar room, subsequently placing all food and drink orders with the bartender. The staff was welcoming and the restaurant seemed to have a rich history. The food was excellent. We had heard about carcamusas, which is a stew native to the region consisting of lean pork and peas in a tomato sauce - this dish is a must! We also ordered a partridge salad (would recommend) and a couple of wines (would highly recommend). Ultimately, Ludeña was one of our favorite dining experiences during our whole week in Spain.

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    Ludeña - Wall in dining room

    Wall in dining room

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    Carcamusas and partridge salad

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    El Cobertizo - Carcamusas toledanas

    El Cobertizo

    4.1(10 reviews)
    0.2 km
    €€

    ¡Que guay este restaurante! Staff were very friendly and the prices quite reasonable for a tourist…read morehotspot. I ordered from the 18€ menú típico toledano, which includes an appetizer, entrée, beverage (options include beer and wine), and dessert. The callos con garbanzos were very savory. Sheep stomach with garbanzos, soft and delicious. It was a little salty, but still good. Carcamusas toledanas: stewed pork with tomato, peas. Simple, but hearty and satisfying. For dessert I had cheesecake which had a light dusting of cinnamon and drizzled raspberry sauce. The vino tinto included was ok. Overall a good deal for a tourist area with inflated prices. Would definitely return to try other items!

    As part of a tour of Toledo, my wife and I got a little free time and off we went in search of a…read morelunch spot and found El Cobertizo. The restaurant is a bit hidden, up two floors on a narrow street. The wait staff was very nice and they had a menu kind of in English. We selected meals off of the fixed price menu, one from the "typical Toledo" list and mine from a slightly more expensive one (both had a starter, entree, dessert and one drink). My wife had the gazpacho to start and then swordfish with potatoes. Mine was a sunny side up fried egg in a tomato-y like sauce and baked cod and potatoes in the same sauce. I really liked the sauce - super flavorful. The cod was cooked to perfection and the sauce went perfectly with it.. My wife was only so-so on the gazpacho (creamy but not too strong of a flavor) and liked her swordfish. All in all, a nice find and I would recommend.

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    El Cobertizo - Callos con garbanzos (sheep stomach with garbanzos)

    Callos con garbanzos (sheep stomach with garbanzos)

    El Cobertizo - Crema de mazapán (has alcohol!! ye be warned) super delicious

    Crema de mazapán (has alcohol!! ye be warned) super delicious

    El Cobertizo - Cheesecake with raspberry sauce and cinnamon

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    Cheesecake with raspberry sauce and cinnamon

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