This town of Cordoba, famous for its sweet quince, is starring in its river that even separated the two original nuclei of the town – Don Gonzalo and Miragenil – linked by a beautiful bridge. Meats, fish, recipes and local products … Do you dare to eat at Puente Genil its delicious Andalusian gastronomy?
The products of the garden must be taken into account when choosing which to eat in Puente Genil, an important locality in the southern countryside of Cordoba. Vegetables are the key to cold specialties in the area; try its salmorejo, seasoned with serrano ham and bread, and its classic San Marcos salad, which takes its name from the traditional local pilgrimage.
As it is traditional in the towns of the interior, the cod has been very used in the stews of the Holy Week. As for the meat, the products resulting from the slaughter of the pig; with which the flamenquines, the albondigón or chorizo
Dress up this gastronomic experience with a good glass of Montilla-Moriles wine (whose name also comes from the vinegar in the area). Also, if you’re a sweet lover you’re in luck, since the list of pastry products is long and delicious. Pestiños, torrijas, muffins and the famous porridge with croutons (with bread) are some of the great desserts that will sweeten your visit. Enjoy this culinary opportunity and do not miss the great oils of the area, among which the Lucena Oil and the Estepa Oil, both products with D.O.P.
In Puente Genil it will be better to eat more elaborate dishes, rations or menus that you will find in our ‘A la carte’ section.
The options for eating in Puente Genil are varied, from tapas bars to restaurants where you can try the best culinary specialties of this Cordoba region. The Casa Pedro restaurant is an institution in Puente Genil. Its cuisine is of high quality, based on fresh seasonal and Mediterranean-inspired products. It has several different spaces, among which its bar stands out and a large room ready to accommodate a large number of diners. It is one of the best in the town. The face has more meat dishes but they also have fish. They prepare a good lamb shoulder stew.
In La Rueda restaurant, a menu full of local specialties made with ingredients of proven quality is offered. The capacity of its rooms is also wide enough to find a table without problems or hold any type of event. San Jacobos and flamenquines ceseros as well as other typical Andalusian dishes.
Another place where to celebrate weddings or other events in Puente Genil is the El Carmen restaurant. Its cuisine follows the pattern of the classic Cordovan recipe book without neglecting the elaboration or the ingredients.
