Carmen

Carmen shares a building with the largest farming auction in Spain, where beef prices ripple out to set the national benchmark, so the kitchen's access to serious cuts of meat is less a perk than a geographic fact. It's a straightforward restaurant serving seasonal Spanish cooking, with a midweek lunch menu and a tasting option alongside the à la carte. Ask about the off-menu daily specials. The Michelin Guide awarded it a Bib Gourmand.

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