We have eaten at restaurants from South Africa to Las Vegas and all over Spain this vacation and…read morelive in Las Vegas and never had a meal as good as the meal we had tonight. From the snapper to lamb chops ti lemon and Monchegio cheese dessert . The meals made my eyes close and savor every taste. Deserves a Michelin Star and a restaurant in Las Vegas USA . The ambience and service and music and restaurant sublime.

Beautiful setting in a location slightly out of the beaten path. Friendly service, great tapas,…read moregood wines. Very enjoyable experience.

Food, ambiance, service, everything was great! Our server Nora, was a sweetheart. The rabo was…read moredelicious

PERFECT SUNNY LUNCH on the terrace. servers very gracious, varied menu w savory authentic dishes,…read morefair pricing. mention el embrujo to a toledo local, many respond, "it's my fave!" great place to relax and enjoy.

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.

What a great find! We asked ChatGPT for a tapas recommendation and double-checked it on Yelp--both…read morepointed us to El Botero, and they were 100% right. This spot is perfect for a midday break. The place isn't very big, but absolutely worth trying if you can get in. Ice-cold beers, outstanding food, and warm, attentive service made it a memorable stop. Everything we tasted was fresh and full of flavor. Highly recommend for anyone looking to relax and enjoy great tapas in a casual setting!

Absolutely phenomenal. Good and reasonably priced wine list. The food was well prepared and tasty…read more Nothing pretentious about this place, but a local hang out with good music and great drinks. May do it again before leaving Toledo.

Where are my fellow Yelpers?? This restaurant is well known in Toledo for its hunting menu - deer,…read morepartridge, rabbit, Lomo, swordfish, etc. Check out their positive reviews on Trip Advisor. We ordered the $12 "Menu del Dia" - I chose carcamusas with seafood paella and flan de la casa for dessert. The portions were generous. We also ordered the $21 "Regio" menu with castellana soup, partridge (Perdiz Toledana) and caramel custard. Both fixed price meals included a glass of house wine and dessert choice. The house red wine was fantastic. Service was excellente! Both meals were delicious - their French fries were better than any in the USA. Their partridge was perfectly cooked served with tasty patatas. Note that they open 1:00 pm for lunch.

It's a crime this restaurant never showed up on Yelp! If u are like me, spoiled for choice and…read morecouldn't make up ur mind, then just go for this restaurant. What have u gotta lose? :)

Our second visit to this restaurant and another super experience. It should be noted that plates…read moreare small but of very high standards. It's a perfect place for a date or intimate night with friends. Choose another if you need to feed the beast after an epic physical day. Service was well done as the wait staff share the duties so you never want for anything, there is always someone there for you. Ana and I typically share plates and I'm glad we did, croquettes were some of the best yet and the albóndigas de ciervo were well presented and wonderful. Main courses cover the food groups, fish, red meat, pork and foul. The dishes are small but delightful. We had pork and the ciervo in mole. I liked the dish but mole is particular, make sure you know it and like it. Ana not as impressed as I, too strong of a flavor. As for me, . Wine list has plenty to choose from and offers a wide range of prices.

Was recommended by our taxi driver in Madrid and they did not disappoint! Excellent meal,…read moresubstantial portions, friendly and quick service, and lovely setting. They were patient with us as we know limited Spanish. Highly recommend.

¡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.

What a gem! We almost went to the place next door, but I checked Google reviews and luckily saw…read morethat this place had a higher rating. For 18€, you get a good portion of two dishes, wine, bread, and dessert. We had an amazing meal. Everything was delicious.

Friendly family owned restaurant. I had the breast of chicken with French fries potato chips. Very…read moretasty. You should try the sangria. All in all the food and atmosphere was very nice. I would definitely go back.

Fun place with upstairs and downstairs sitting. Food was tasty and enough variety on the menu to…read morefind something you like. They carry some craft beer in bottles too. Found this place because their kitchen is open until late (even when other restaurants in Spain are closing = pass 11.30pm), so happy I did!

Awesome local spot in Toledo Spain! I found it, then the spot recommended by my hotel was closed…read moreand am so happy it was! I came here for lunch and had the Plat del Día, which allowed me to choose between several dishes (even fish) and included: bread and cheese, a drink (including beer or wine), my selected course and a dessert for 9€. The atmosphere is open, airy and casual, and the staff very friendly. If I weren't leaving today, I would definitely come back!

Another excellent meal. This was recommended by the front desk of our hotel in Madrid as a less…read moretouristy place. It was a block off the main square in Toledo and so had. Much nicer vibe. We had a wide variety of dishes and o don't think you could go wrong here. Service was a bit frantic but good.

Got here a bit before 7pm (early for Spanish dinner) and grabbed one of the many available outdoor…read moretables, Our server pointed out that some of the menu wasn't available until after 7pm. We ordered drinks. I tried their sangria which was very good. We ordered two of their famous bombas. A potato fried on the outside and hollowed out and filled with spicy meat and potato. It was excellent. I called it a Spanish sloppy Joe! Once we finished those it was past seven so we ordered the grill pork ribs which were meaty and good. The prices were reasonable and our server was really hustling. By the time we left around 8pm there was a line formed waiting for a table. At that point the service did seem to be getting chaotic...