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    El Capricho

    El Capricho

    4.3(12 reviews)
    112.9 km
    €€€

    We recommend this experience 100%…read more We were back again in Spain and went to Leon and headed to Bodega El Capricho Santa Elena Dde Jamuz. Dont just dine in but book the package with a tour. No words to explain this unique experience. We set off to see the farm and wine cellars and caves where they cure the meats etc. and then headed back to experience Bodega El Capricho meats and wines dining inside the cave setting. We were joined by owner Jose Gordon and our tour guide Alfredo who handles the experience inside the dining area and the one that is cutting the steaks table side explaining the different meat sections. Again we thank you for this unforgettable memories. Many thanks to Carameltrail.com for making this happen and arranging all lodging including high speed train and all private car services all over Spain and Portugal. We would more photos but there too many posted and youtube will show more details.

    Very nice restaurant and definitely an interesting experience. Being from the Midwest USA (prime…read moremeat country) it would be difficult for me to call this the best steak restaurant in the world and overall quite frankly was a little disappointed. We participated in the tour of the farm, which was fun and quirky. Seeing the aging bodega was cool and understanding the traditions of this particular region really interesting. When we arrived for seating it was a bit of a slapstick comedy as we were circled up and down several sets of stairs, in and out of several rooms, as we were handed off from one person to another. Our server was very pleasant, but did little to describe what was being presented to us through the multiple courses and quickly disappeared once the plate was on the table. Trying to get water was a little bit of a challenge too, despite making it clear this was important to our group. The cave seating and ambiance was really a fun experience. The wine selection focuses on specialized regional / Spanish; wine pairings are not available. The amuse bouse was wonderful and set the bar high for courses yet to come. The cured / aged meats were excellent but the steak selection was flavorful but very chewy and not anywhere near the best of our experience. A good Leon local destination experience but not a culinary experience of a highly touted steak restaurant for the quality received (both food and service) at the high price point.

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    El Capricho - Meet the meat.

    Meet the meat.

    El Capricho - Tartar.

    Tartar.

    El Capricho

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    Duque - Cochinillo

    Duque

    4.4(13 reviews)
    103.1 km
    €€€

    Since 1895 this restaurant has been serving delights of Spain to customers. We arrived a little…read morebefore 14:00 and the crowd, so we had choice seating. Staff were gracious and welcoming to two tourists. Cochinillo was sublime. Whole suckling pig is roasted so the skin is crisp on the surfaces, but moist and flavorful next to the meat. You are served an ample portion of the ribcage. At this age many of the small ribs have not calcified, so they are tender to chew. Succulent and delicious. Tripa are also cooked low and slow so they melt on your tongue. Sauce is majestic. Our waiter was very cordial and we took his advice to close with the ponche, and we were very glad we did. A soufflée with a wisp of orange zest in the ice cream was the perfect closer. Bravo.

    Duque is one of the oldest restaurants in the world, so we tried it on our trip to Segovia. There…read moreare dozens of places to eat as you walk between the Aqueduct and the Cathedral and Castle. Duque is unique in its heritage, its ambience (indoor, white linen table cloths, nicer dresses wait staff), and the offering of the traditional suckling pig. We made reservations and due to a goof on my part we had to delay it a day. They accommodated without a problem and communicated through email. That said, we ate at around 2 pm and I don't think we would have had a problem if we just walked in without a reservation, but this probably depends on the tourist volume and season. My wife and I ordered the large beans and the suckling pig and salad. It was A LOT of food. We really enjoyed the large beans and the traditional cooking approach using a pork extras broth. The suckling pig lives up to its reputation. The meat was super tender and the skin was very crispy. My wife and I couldn't eat all of our portions, but what we did eat was fantastic. We also had the beer and it was quite good. We ended the meal with coffee, which was very good. We did not eat dessert but it looks like they had some good ones. We probably stayed there for about 90 minutes, which was a nice way to take a break from the beautiful but dominant sunshine. This was probably the most expensive place in Segovia to eat, but we thought it was a great experience and value. As a final thought, we didn't do a very good job as English speakers trying to communicate in Spanish, but with context clues and their willingness to talk a bit in English we managed.

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    Duque - Stairs to somewhere cool, I'm sure.  I didn't take them but really was intrigued.

    Stairs to somewhere cool, I'm sure. I didn't take them but really was intrigued.

    Duque - Ponche de Segovia

    Ponche de Segovia

    Duque - Beer after foam died down.  I should have taken the picture when it first came out.

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    Beer after foam died down. I should have taken the picture when it first came out.

    Las Cortes - steak - Updated May 2026

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