We recommend this experience 100%. We were back again in Spain and went to Leon and headed to Bodega El Capricho Santa Elena Dde Jamuz. Dont just dine in but book the package with a tour. No words to explain this unique experience. We set off to see the farm and wine cellars and caves where they cure the meats etc. and then headed back to experience Bodega El Capricho meats and wines dining inside the cave setting. We were joined by owner Jose Gordon and our tour guide Alfredo who handles the experience inside the dining area and the one that is cutting the steaks table side explaining the different meat sections. Again we thank you for this unforgettable memories. Many thanks to Carameltrail.com for making this happen and arranging all lodging including high speed train and all private car services all over Spain and Portugal. We would more photos but there too many posted and youtube will show more details. read more

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Very nice restaurant and definitely an interesting experience. Being from the Midwest USA (prime meat country) it would be difficult for me to call this the best steak restaurant in the world and overall quite frankly was a little disappointed. We participated in the tour of the farm, which was fun and quirky. Seeing the aging bodega was cool and understanding the traditions of this particular region really interesting. When we arrived for seating it was a bit of a slapstick comedy as we were circled up and down several sets of stairs, in and out of several rooms, as we were handed off from one person to another. Our server was very pleasant, but did little to describe what was being presented to us through the multiple courses and quickly disappeared once the plate was on the table. Trying to get water was a little bit of a challenge too, despite making it clear this was important to our group. The cave seating and ambiance was really a fun experience. The wine selection focuses on specialized regional / Spanish; wine pairings are not available. The amuse bouse was wonderful and set the bar high for courses yet to come. The cured / aged meats were excellent but the steak selection was flavorful but very chewy and not anywhere near the best of our experience. A good Leon local destination experience but not a culinary experience of a highly touted steak restaurant for the quality received (both food and service) at the high price point. read more

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Una experiencia inolvidable. La mejor carne de buey en España, en verdad es un restaurante que no se puede perder. Todo estuvo excelente. El servicio fue excelente, muy atentos. Finalmente, el ambiente/local fue algo mágico, estaba acogedor y rústico. read more

El Capricho - 1.8KG de Buey. - Tabernas Near Me - Jiménez de Jamuz, LE

Well, that was an experience! The beef jerky was excellent, like prosciutto but not a pig. The bone marrow was rich and made me gnaw on the bone to get every last bit of juice and meat. The tartar was powerfully rich and flavorful. The chef's choice aged steak? Intensely flavorful and so buttery rich that I struggled to comprehend it. The flan was excellent for dessert, as good as flan can get. The patatas were as good as fries get. I would skip the jerky and the tartar and go for the steak. My wife did not enjoy the meal nearly as much as I did, though. I believe COVID has harmed her taste buds, so things aren't as intense as they used to be. Maybe 20 years from now, I'll go back? read more

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Worst experience ever and the way they handled our complaint of being food poisoned left us surprised! We went there for a tour on the 1st of April followed by dinner in the evening. It was a gift to my husband because he turned 50.   We have very much been looking forward to the visit because we saw the documentary and planned our whole trip of 5 days with this as the main highlight. We also booked their hotel for 2 nights.   The tour seeing the animals and the caves with Miriam was a big delight. We really enjoyed ourselves. In the evening we had the big tasting menu. My husband, our daughter and me. It was all very tasty, just not the big steak which was chewy. Because of this my daughter and I did not eat more than a little of this but my husband unfortunately did.   Unfortunately during the night my husband woke up feeling very bad. He was vomiting and having diarrhea. It was very clear that he had food poisoning. The day after we had to drive to Madrid for our flight back home to Mallorca. I am sure you can imagine what a horrible trip that was.   I wrote El Capricho to explain them this as they are a professional restaurant and should handle a matter of this with respect. We waited days and days for an answer. They didn't believe us and in the end send us to their lawyer! I NEVER experienced a service this bad! You should think, being professional they would compensate or at least let us know they were sorry but NOTHING! We are still waiting to hear back from their lawyer but now after months ts clear to us, that they don't care at all unless their clients are happy. Such a shame! Thousands of euros spend and a 50th birthday ruined! We didn't even get an apology. read more

Its those places that its a strange experience. Quite famous, and weird installation in a underground cellar. Great food, cecina the best ever.... carne tarta super good, tomatoes salad crazy good.... the chuleton premium is very good, aged meat with strong flavors in some parts. If your into food, you should try it. read more

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Most excellent experience, enchanting food, warm hospitality, and charming venue. Utterly delightful read more

El Capricho - Tabernas Near Me - Jiménez de Jamuz, LE

Sometimes you drive for an hour and you regret it, the drive to Bodega El Capricho is not such a drive. As you arrive there appear what look like hobbit holes, which are some kind of party caves that the locals have get together to drink and eat. We enter passing by the kitchen whose counter is piled high with large cuts of beef and a pyramid of tiny button mushrooms. Down some stairs and we are seated in a boothlike alcove carved in to the rock. After a finely crafted gin tonico our starters arrived tiny local mushrooms perfectly cooked along with octopus and potatoes sprinkled with pimenton, both simple yet delicious. Then the reason for the visit, the meat, in our case was a piece of well marbled 7 year old ox meat. The steak which was first presented uncooked, was carved table side. The taste and texture were incredible, deep red, buttery marbling, and deep rich flavor. The sides, fries and watercress salad gave us small breaks before we reutned to the meat. The chef stopped by for well deserved praise. This was worth the drive, everything, service, ambiance, beverages, and food was delightful. read more

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