Meson Carlos - Oropesa

We were humming down the amazing A5 autovia, halfway from Madrid to Carceres in a rented SUV when we got hungry. A service-station stop had a restaurant with an... read more We were humming down the amazing A5 autovia, halfway from Madrid to Carceres in a rented SUV when we got hungry. A service-station stop had a restaurant with an unappetizing menu and steep prices, so we kept going on and saw an ancient castle on the left, so we decided to check it out. Miraculously, we arrived in the Plaza del Navarro just as another car was pulling out of a parking space, so we took the space and hopped out to stroll by the restaurants. The menu at Meson Carlos seemed to be the most interesting – if a little expensive. So we sat down on the terrace and proceeded to be stunned by the superb quality of their food. The service was countryside relaxed – no need to rush here, although the place was pretty busy and food seemed to be simply flying out from the kitchen. The beer was good (and welcomed! and a generous glass of dry house white was solid. The avocado salad (15 euro was simply amazing – and huge. Besides what seemed to be two chopped avocados, the dish was flavoured with fresh figs, cheese, tomatoes, olives and three different types of lettuce. All of which was likely fresh from the garden that day. The seafood soup was a sumptuous meal in itself featuring all kinds of delights from the Mediterranean in a delicious broth. We had a basket of nice fresh bread on the side (no charge and as the road beckoned, coffee seemed to be in order. A good thing, too: their coffee was outstanding!

We found this restaurant tucked in the side of some shops when you first look you believe it is just a bar. But out the back of the bar, is a super restaurant w... read more We found this restaurant tucked in the side of some shops when you first look you believe it is just a bar. But out the back of the bar, is a super restaurant with a great menu. On this occasion, we tried the venison with homemade soup to start. Beautiful range of different wines and very nice staff

Four for lunch. Three of us had the two course for €10 each. The starter salad and soup were tasty. The next course was steak or salad. All fine. The soup Caste... read more Four for lunch. Three of us had the two course for €10 each. The starter salad and soup were tasty. The next course was steak or salad. All fine. The soup Castellana was below par, too much bread in the soup and taste was unrewarding. 3 coffees and a bear all for €48. Three happy eaters out of four

Great location, great food, amazing sangria as were the croquettes de cassa. Good value for money. Passing thru. read more Great location, great food, amazing sangria as were the croquettes de cassa. Good value for money. Passing thru.

Had a nice three course meal of seafood soup, croquettes, and flan for €10. Service was speedy and food tasty. Nice outdoor seating in plaza mayor. read more Had a nice three course meal of seafood soup, croquettes, and flan for €10. Service was speedy and food tasty. Nice outdoor seating in plaza mayor.