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Well located in the town’s historic quarter, La Rebotica occupies the interior of an old house that has managed to bring itself up to date while maintaining its welcoming rusticity. Its updated take on traditional cuisine, with a focus on Retinto beef as well as cod dishes, is well supported by a good selection of Ribera del Guadiana wines. Don’t miss the delicious “trilogy of Iberian meat (“presa”, sirloin and “secreto”)!

Located just a few steps from the city’s historic Alcazaba, and standing above some of Mérida’s Roman remains visible through a glass floor, this restaurant is definitely worth considering for tapas, a meal or just a drink given the pleasant Roof Bar on the first floor. The cuisine here, including a good selection of Joselito-branded starters and select grilled meats, also features two tasting menus (4 and 8 courses), the longer of the two with a wine-pairing option.

In the heart of Badajoz, on the ground floor of a corner building next to the cathedral, lies a simple bistro with the soul of a gastronomic bar, which surprises with its culinary offerings. Under the Basque name of Bidaia, a term that could be translated as ‘journey’, the young couple at the helm, Elena Ruiz and Álvaro Serrano, champion a small market à la carte and two set menus, which are closely linked to the season and hark back the traditional roots drinking from memories and personal experiences, mainly in the north of Spain. We loved the all-natural prawn tartare and its mellow Iberian

A long-standing restaurant (it opened its doors in 1982) that wows with its renovated and original interior design and its extensive menu brimming with traditional flavours, particularly mouthwatering when it comes to fish and seafood, but without neglecting Extremadura's meats and cold cuts. Unmissable dishes? The Revuelto Pepehillo, the Sevillian hake, the tasty oxtail stew...