The restaurant La Charca Taberna, located next to the Plaza de España in Madrid, has accumulated over 4,500 reviews on Google with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5. Its customers consider it the best cachopo in the capital, with some comparing it to those from Asturias.
An Asturian restaurant in the centre of Madrid has become the favourite of cachopo lovers. This is La Charca Taberna, situated on a street adjacent to the Plaza de España, which has garnered over 4,500 reviews on Google and an average score of 4.6 stars out of 5, according to the travel portal Viajar (El Periódico).
Among user comments, some highlight that the cachopo from this establishment is the best they have ever tried, even better than those served in Asturias. One customer states in their review: "I have travelled across Asturias from end to end and I’m sorry for the Asturians, forgive me, but I have never eaten such a good cachopo." Others directly label it as "the best cachopo in the capital".
The venue describes itself as "the concept of a traditional tavern, but with modern yet vintage touches" and offers uninterrupted hours from breakfast to dinner with drinks throughout the week. Its cachopo has been recognised with several awards: Champion of the Best Cachopo in Spain 2020, awarded by the Cachopo Guide in Oviedo; Champion of the Best Cachopo in Madrid 2018; and second place in the Best Cachopo in Spain 2019 competition. It also received the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2021 award.
The cachopo dishes they serve measure 30x20 centimetres. Reviews highlight the quality of the meat and the filling: "We ordered both the champion and the cecina, both were excellent, tender meat, just the right filling that gives a smooth flavour to the palate without overpowering the other tastes." Additionally, customers praise the torreznos with revolconas, toasted rice pudding, and cider.
The menu is not limited to cachopo. Among the starters, La Charca offers Cantabrian anchovies, acorn-fed ham, smoked cod, or grilled scallops, among other options.
Given the success of the establishment, one review advises: "It’s a small and highly sought-after place, so I recommend reserving before you go." La Charca Taberna is open every day and reservations can be made through its website or by phone.
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