We go round and round about the best time to eat a meal in Spain – it’s complicated and varies by region. Some say that locals don’t eat out often but when they do, for many, lunch is the main meal – usually eaten between 1:30 and 4:00. Dinner begins in the 9:00-9:30 timeframe, and even later on weekends – typically a light meal or snack, like tapas.
To stay with Spanish tradition, today we ate (a big meal) lunch at Taberna Salinas which Rick Steves says: “seems like a movie set designed to give you the classic Cordoba scene” .
There was a wait – even on a Thursday afternoon. The menu is printed on a paper placemat and there are many choices – each served one at a time and large enough for sharing. We researched before we arrived and ordered:
Espinacas con Garbanzos;
Berenjenas Freitas con Miel de Cana;
Rabo de Toro Estofado al Estilo Cardobes (Stewed Oxtail – Cordoban-Style) – not shown, but oxtail meat simmered in a wine, tomato sauce until very tender and delicious.
Postres (Dessert – Tarta de Queso):
Plus, a three-euro glass of local white wine.
On the way back to the hotel, we walked through Plaza de las Tendillas in the modern part of the city. The square is beautiful with Art Deco-style architecture. On a quick trip to Cordoba, it’s possible to miss seeing the newer part of the city.
Cordoba is a great city and we still have a lot more things on our list to explore:
- The Mezquita
- The Bullfight Museum
- The Archeological Museum
- Local markets
- …and a list of restaurants we want to try!
More adventure awaits!