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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 4743 reviews

What User likes about El Bodegon:
it is the most classic and intimate place of ponferred tape. a tradition since the time of our grandparents. the best Brazilian potatoes, with a secret sauce that can also be ordered with the mussels, the other speciality. only opened from the last hour of the afternoon and to the night. On weekends it's full enough but it's worth going. View all feedback. What yachtmasterjohn doesn't like about El Bodegon:
It's a self service restaurant serving only 4 dishes. If you're early or lucky you might not have to wait long for a table. It's very good value and is full of both Spanish foreign tourists. I don't think many local people eat there as the food is really not special. My Calamares certainly didn't taste fresh, they might even have been frozen. The patatas bravas muscles come in a mildly spicy sauce which was nothing s... View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 20 reviews

They remain faithful to the spirit with which they opened. has the charm of eating some brava, squids or mussels while in a winery, a unique site with great sol...

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If they are not the best ponferrada bravas are in the top safe. fully recommended

I advise this place to take something, it's worth it.

It is the most classic and intimate place of ponferred tape. a tradition since the time of our grandparents. the best Brazilian potatoes, with a secret sauce th...

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Very rich potatoes, mussels and squids, all typical of ponferrada. It took us a bit to serve, but it was pretty quick to clean the tables and there wasn't much...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 988 reviews
María
17.02.2024 - 14:11

Best patatas bravas in the world! If you visit Ponferrada, this is a must! Be ready to wait for a table, or you can have a drink and a free small tapa in the ba...

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Tatiana
17.02.2024 - 14:11

The famous bravas are not so good… they are very spicy…. In addition if you dont ask for the free tapa they charge you for same tapa that is free if you ask for...

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Peter
17.02.2024 - 14:11

Everybody adores this place for their potatoes with the special sauce. The place has a medieval vibe and and nice vast seating area as well as a stand up high t...

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Belen
04.05.2024 - 15:43

Muy buenas las patatas bravas y la sangría de cava.

miguel
04.05.2024 - 15:43

La referencia del tapeo en Ponferrada, un sitio único para pasar una gran velada.

Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 976 reviews
Maria5757
04.05.2024 - 15:43

Lugar típico de la zona. Tienen 4 platos, 3 excelentes. Sin servicio de mesa, la gente se amontona en una barra y la espera es interminable, luego vuelves a tu...

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Lenox
27.10.2023 - 15:26

Cave in and old building in old City from Ponferrada, close to the castle and to the main old church. In the place it is possible to enjoy just house made spicy...

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yachtmasterjohn
27.10.2023 - 15:26

It's a self service restaurant serving only 4 dishes. If you're early or lucky you might not have to wait long for a table. It's very good value and is full of...

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Lonestarbc
27.10.2023 - 15:26

Went here for the first time in 1978 and go back every 5-6 years when we are in town. In 1978 they were playing King Crimson which tells you something! There’s...

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Meredith
27.10.2023 - 15:26

Local friends recommended this to us and we weren't disappointed. They recommended we get there early which was good advice as by the time we left, after nine p...

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Facebook
4.4 ★ from 84 reviews
Foursquare
4.2 ★ from 123 reviews
Yelp
4.5 ★ from 9 reviews
Gastroranking-es
4.0 ★ from 1742 reviews

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