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Cuenca, Spain

La Ponderosa

Price≈$60
Dress CodeCasual
ServiceCasual
NoiseLively
CapacitySmall

The Millán brothers opened this distinctive bar in March 1973, and today it is a place of pilgrimage for those seeking high-quality seasonal ingredients. Don't miss their morteruelo (a meat stew), marinated partridge, snails, lamb chops, beef cheeks, pig's ear or mushrooms when in season. But whatever you order, you can't go wrong. There is only one bar—behind which Ángel Millán, a lifelong tavern owner, welcomes guests with warmth and knowledge. They don't take bookings and are closed on weekends. T

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Address
San Francisco, 20, 16001 Cuenca (Cuenca)
Phone
+34-969213214
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La Ponderosa restaurant in Cuenca, Spain
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The Millán brothers opened this distinctive bar in March 1973, and today it is a place of pilgrimage for those seeking high-quality seasonal ingredients. Don't miss their morteruelo (a meat stew), marinated partridge, snails, lamb chops, beef cheeks, pig's ear or mushrooms when in season. But whatever you order, you can't go wrong.

There is only one bar—behind which Ángel Millán, a lifelong tavern owner, welcomes guests with warmth and knowledge. They don't take bookings and are closed on weekends. This gastronomic temple of honest cooking is a priority stop.

Signature Dishes
  • morteruelo
  • marinated partridge
  • snails
  • suckling lamb chops
  • beef cheeks
  • pig’s ear
  • seasonal wild mushrooms
  • amanitas mushrooms
The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. Macarfi 7.5 Food Rating

    Macarfi

At a Glance
Vibe
  • Well Known
  • Lively
  • Rustic
  • Cozy
Best For
  • After Work
  • Casual Hangout
  • Group Dining
  • Solo
Experience
  • Standalone
  • Historic Building
Sourcing
  • Local Sourcing
Views
  • Street Scene
Dress CodeCasual
Noise LevelLively
CapacitySmall
Service StyleCasual
Meal PacingStandard

Bustling, old-school Castilian tapas bar with a single long counter, white tablecloths on the bar, and walls lined with hams and local products; standing-room-only inside with an energetic, convivial atmosphere and a simple terrace outside when weather permits.