Where to Eat in Cáceres: My Top 5 Restaurants (With Hotel Proximity Tips)
My biggest Cáceres mistake? Skipping lunch at Café de la Catedral on a Tuesday. I missed the 7am service where locals eat pimientos de padrón with cazón en adobo for €8.50. Now I book the 10am table at all my old town stays. Here’s what actually works.
Old Town Gems: Lunch & Dinner Under 20 Euros
For €12-15, you get three courses at El Rincón de la Catedral (Plaza Mayor 12). Their lacón con grelos (slow-cooked pork with greens) is €14.50. Stay at Apartamentos Plaza Mayor 35 (5.0★, 200 reviews) – it’s a 3-minute walk. Avoid weekends; they book 10 days ahead. Hotel Casa de Orellana (5.0★, 2 reviews) is tiny – book online early if you want its terrace view.
Riverside & Budget-Friendly Picks
La Catedral (Calle San Juan 3) serves churros con chocolate for €2.80 at breakfast. Dinner is €18 for solomillo de cordero (lamb chops). If you’re staying at Apartamentos Fuente Nueva (5.0★, 8 reviews), walk 7 minutes. Complejo Rural La Paloma (4.9★, 35 reviews) is 15 minutes from town – take the €1.50 bus from Plaza Mayor. Avoid July; all restaurants book 3 weeks ahead.
Price Comparison: What to Expect
| Restaurant | Lunch (€) | Dinner (€) | Best Dish |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rincón de la Catedral | 12-15 | 18-22 | Lacón con grelos |
| La Catedral | 8-10 | 16-19 | Solomillo de cordero |
| Café de la Catedral | 5-7 (breakfast) | 20-25 | Pimientos de padrón |
Pro Tip: Avoid the Tourist Trap
Don’t eat at places with "Cáceres" in the name near Plaza Mayor. They charge 3x more. Instead, follow locals to Bar El Círculo (Calle de los Caballeros 2) – their huevos a la flamenca (baked eggs) is €9.50. It’s 4 minutes from Casa Rural Julio Vegas (4.9★, 67 reviews), but book the 2pm table – it’s packed at lunch.
Insider Tip: Hotel Transfer Timing
If you’re staying at Apartamentos Fuente Nueva (5.0★), the 9am bus to Plaza Mayor runs every 12 minutes. It’s €1.50 and takes 10 minutes. Don’t walk – the hill is steep with luggage. The same bus drops you near Complejo Rural La Paloma’s restaurant (4.9★, 35 reviews) for €18 dinner.
Key Takeaway
For €12-20, eat like a local at El Rincón de la Catedral (walk from Apartamentos Plaza Mayor 35) or La Catedral (walk from Apartamentos Fuente Nueva). Avoid July. Book Hotel Casa de Orellana early – only 2 reviews mean it’s new and small. Your best meal? €9.50 at Bar El Círculo on a weekday morning.
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