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Maragato Cocido Tasting

The Castrillo restaurant, located in the heart of Leon's Plaza Mayor, is renowned for its traditional Maragato Cocido stew. Activity Details. At the Castrillo Restaurant, adjacent to Plaza Mayor, you can experience the famous Maragato Cocido....

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The Castrillo restaurant, located in the heart of Leon's Plaza Mayor, is renowned for its traditional Maragato Cocido stew.

Activity Details

At the Castrillo Restaurant, adjacent to Plaza Mayor, you can experience the famous Maragato Cocido. While it shares ingredients and preparation methods with the Madrid Cocido, it is uniquely served upside down. The restaurant has been perfecting this dish since 1840, providing a unique dining experience in the city center.

Menu

The menu features three "vuelcos", along with bread and dessert:

First serving: local meat, stuffing, and chorizoSecond serving: pico pardal chickpeas with cabbage and fried vegetablesThird serving: noodle soupDessert: custard with Astorga butter or lemon mousse

Meal Times

Weekdays: no designated lunch shift; dining is flexibleSaturdays, Sundays, and holidays: reservations require a choice between the 1:30 pm or 3:30 pm seating

Included

  • Tasting of Maragato Cocido with bread and dessert

Not included

  • Drinks

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Location

Activity location

Calle Ramiro III, 3, 24003 León (León), Spain

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