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.

A fun spot that we found through TripAdvisor. The staff are very friendly and made every party feel…read morewelcome. The menu has a very large variety of options. They have set meals or you can order dishes a la carte. The dishes come in very generous portions and are great for sharing. Everything that we tried was delicious. It really felt like we were dining in someone's home with freshly prepared dishes. It's definitely a good place to try if you're in the area.

Lo Nuestro was a great find during our quick day trip to Toledo. It is tucked away just past the…read morecity center and has the kind of charm you only get from a family run spot. One of the owners and chefs came out to greet us and even gave us complimentary wine. He was very upbeat, passionate and made us feel welcome right away. They speak English and offer an English menu which makes ordering easy. Every server we interacted with was friendly, attentive and checked on us frequently throughout the meal. The bread was a little hard, but still tasted good. We ordered two types of paella, one seafood and the other primarily prawns, and both were delicious. The oxtail was also very tasty and cooked to perfection. The entire experience felt authentic and never came across as a tourist trap which made it even more enjoyable.

The food and service are both first class!…read more We both had the day's menu for E23 and it was well worth it. A pepper salad, gazpacho soup, partridge, and pork stew. Served with bread and a drink. It gets very crowded, so be patient and wait for a table.

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.

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.

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.

Homy restaurant. Get the lunch menu of first, main, bread, wine and desert for only 12 euros…read more Get the squid paella! We also tried the leek soup which was very good and the cod ratatouille. The desert - not something to be proud of. Still a 5*rating due to the locale, the size of the dishes and the great taste.

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!