El Aguarde

This restaurant, which has gained a loyal and predominantly local following over the years, is located just a few metres from the city’s main artery, the Rambla de Santa Cruz. The secret to its success? Maybe patience – a nod, perhaps, to its name (a hunting term that is associated with the wait in a hideout). In the simply furnished dining room, order from a reasonably extensive à la carte that is traditional in feel but with a La Mancha touch that highlights the owner’s origins. Recommended dishes includes stews with beans or chickpeas, the hearty la Mancha dish “Duelos y Quebrantos”, offal recipes, and the ever-popular “tortilla de papas”.