Hotel Bodega el Moral

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”)!

Under this intriguing name, which is a celebration of an almost forgotten dish from Extremadura, this simple restaurant attempts to revive traditional regional flavours from a modern perspective. The young duo at the helm, Josemi Martínez and Mercedes Rincón, are embarking on their own personal project here after working in some of the finest establishments, some even outside Spain. Both chefs, who throughout their careers have always been ambassadors for the products of their home region, uphold traditional Extremaduran recipes using modern techniques and the best local seasonal produce, brin

A great option if you’re visiting the Sierra de Aracena, its nature reserve, or Linares de la Sierra, a beautiful town of attractive cobbled streets. Run and owned by a married couple, Arrieros occupies a typical whitewashed mountain property with a welcoming rustic interior that features an attractive fireplace, wood ceilings and rustic-contemporary furnishings with an eye for tasteful detail. The chef’s emphasis here is on an updated take on regional-style cooking in which Iberian pork takes centre stage, with a particular focus on offal. This focus is showcased on the two tasting menus (Rut

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...

Found on the first floor of a small shopping centre called Reina Mercedes (in the modern neighbourhood of Valdepasillas) and under the name Drómo, which has been retained from the previous establishment, lies a subtle nod to the life of Juan Manuel Salgado, the chef-owner.His cuisine embraces ‘informal haute cuisine’ and seeks to create an intimate experience, something you can enjoy more intensely if you sit at the bar, where you can observe every detail of his work. The elegant offering, typical of contemporary cuisine that draws on traditional Extremaduran recipes and childhood memories (pr