This is where we first went based on Yelp reviews, sorry this is not a 4 or 5 star place. We were…read morecoming from Caceres where we had eaten like kings, and on our way to Barcelona, I believe I know tapas and this place is lacking inventive, menu selection and quality. The pisto we had was more like a glorified tomato sauce, the calamari that came with our drinks were rubbery and overcooked. Maybe another day, different menu selections would have been better, but for us the experience was disappointing. Normally I do not post negative reviews but what I found on Yelp does not in this case reflects reality. The space is narrow, dark and oppressive, we would have been better choosing one of the many places with tables on the sidewalk, in the open, where most of the locals were dining.

On our first visit to Spain, this last November, we took a pleasant side trip to Cuenca. This…read moreturned out to be one of our most favored parts of the entire trip. On entering Cuenca, we stopped at a petrol station to ask for a local dining place for lunch. We were directed to LaPonderosa. Quaint, and authentic, we appeared to be the only non-locals. Our poor level of Spanish was compensated by very gracious service. The jamon was wonderful, as was the cheese, omelet, and all the other foods placed before us. Everything, food, service, and drinks, were done beyond satisfaction. Our next visit to Spain will feature more time in this beautiful and ancient city, and more dining at La Ponderosa. If you are visiting Spain, take in Cuenca, and be sure to pay a visit to LaPonderosa. You will be pleased!

The Pisto with egg, potato salad and asparagus were fresh and awesome! Very friendly and efficient…read moreservice. Would highly recommend. Thanks for the yummy food! :)

Nice bar for tapas/dinner, nothing amazing but good enough. Avoid the wine: this is not a wine…read moreregion and you taste it at the 1st sip. Stick to beer or water. The "bacalao rebozado" claimed to be the "star of the place" is good - don't expect to remember it for life, though.