We decided to try Casa Julio after getting a recommendation from a local. It's a small, traditional…read moretapas place.
We dropped in on a packed Thursday evening (9:00pm). The inside is small with half a dozen seats at the bar and five tables. Two bartenders running the place.
Menu is up on the wall, no English menu available. Seven types of vermouth along with beer and wine options.
- Bread and olives - complimentary. Olives were decent, bread dry.
- Lacuesta reserva (3,70€) - dry style vermut from Riośa. Smooth, didn't find it particularly dry.
- Vermuza con lupolo (4,00€) - sweet style vermut with hops from Huesca. Slightly sweet, well balanced.
- 1/2 Croquetas (8,00€ for 6) - bonito, huevo cocido (tuna and boiled egg), morcilla con membrillo (black pudding), setas con puerro (mushrooms with leeks), jamon (ham), espinacas, pasas y gorgonzola (spinach, raisin and gorgonzola) and queso azul (blue cheese). Favourite was the bonito. Croquetas were perfectly fried.
- 1/2 Papas con mojo picón (3,50€) - boiled potatoes with salsa verde and salsa roja. Half portion was a perfect size. Sauces were tasty, potatoes cooked just right.
An enjoyable, cheap tapas meal at CJ.