The best restaurants to savor a different Zaragoza.
You don't always want to go downtown. Many times what we want is flee from tourism and the crowded alleys of the Zaragoza Tube and pay homage to the outskirts of the capital tomorrow.
Establishments with tradition, family-run classics and fairly recent openings They separate us from the central core and reveal neighborhoods on both sides of the Ebro. Points of gastronomic interest scattered throughout the map of Zaragoza.
We selected five very appetizing options to taste a perhaps lesser known Zaragoza , and each of them, with a star dish:
LA ULTRAMARINA, for its cariocas _(Roger de Flor, 1) _
In the neighborhood of Las Delicias, very close to Los Enlaces, we find this small and crowded tavern run by a family . When the product is fresh, it can be boasted of, and for this reason, there is much of what is served on view on the bar: pink tomato, piparras, marinated bonito or artichokes . The cariocas , which in other places are called tiger mussels, are successful. Other options are anchovies in brine with ice and lemon or marinated dogfish . You have to leave room for dessert.
Pink tomato, piparras, pickled tuna or artichokes are some of the delicacies offered by the La Ultramarina tavern
** BROTHERS TERESA, for their black truffle tapas** _(General Ricardos, 11-13) _
In the neighborhood of San José we find this old eating house that they contemplate more than four decades . Today, tapas are the stars of the menu and raise the gastronomic quality of the place. in season of black truffle , in the kitchen they shine. And also testing great local products, such as the Sources Sweet Onion , which they serve pickled. Or also the Borage, which is presented in a croquette, or the Ternasco, which is shaped like an infrequent hamburger.
At Hermanos Teresa they give great importance to local products.
CASA UNAI, for its scallops _(Luis del Valle, 2) _
Quite Close to the Goya station is this small neighborhood bar , always overflowing with parishioners. From the bar and between the high chairs, it doesn't take long for the diligent staff to find spaces for all those who enter, perhaps like us, already licking their lips thinking about the scallops.
A hand-cut Iberian ham or a portion of octopus can accompany these semi-Jacobean shells always memorable. The wine offer is up to the quality of the products that we find here. Definitely, at Casa Unai they practice market cuisine without any frills: tasty and sincere that everyone likes.
At Casa Unai, both its cuisine and its wine list are famous.
** CASA ROYO , for its grilled lamb ribs** _(Camino El Tomillar,1) _
In this hotel complex located on Carretera de Logroño, the queens are grilled lamb ribs . It is a spacious restaurant, simple in its kitchenware and classic in its decoration, proving that sometimes all you need is the ancient art of mastering the fire to roast meat to have a loyal clientele. A place with character that families have always frequented on weekends, its star dish is still intact: the aforementioned lamb ribs.
Lamb ribs is the star dish at Casa Royo.
** DUNGEON BY MACERA , for its bacon cooked at low temperature** _(Valle de Broto,18) _
Just over a year open in the Picarral neighborhood and they are already a reference. Their specialty is low-temperature vacuum-roasted meats. From their bacon they share the recipe: eight hours of vacuum cooking at 80 degrees . The plate arrives toasted on the outside, accompanied by Piquillo peppers and potatoes.
We know that there are many who have included Mazmorra by Macera in their tapas route, and they have done well since they offer very elaborate and suggestive tapas.
If you want to try good meat, Mazmorra by Macera is a must