Vive Cortelazor Where to Eat in Cortelazor
Discovering Cortelazor is not just about wandering its whitewashed streets and stunning natural surroundings. It’s also about tasting its cuisine, with homemade dishes, Iberian meats, and traditional recipes full of flavor and history. In this corner of the Sierra de Aracena, eating well isn’t optional—it’s guaranteed. Here are the best bars and restaurants where food is part of the town’s soul.
Bar Plaza
Located in the main square, right in front of the town hall and church, Bar Plaza is a must-stop after a good hike through the sierra.
Here you'll find local classics that win everyone over: acorn-fed Iberian ham, homemade croquettes, Spanish omelette, blood sausage with tomato, and a full montadito with ham, goat cheese, pork loin in sauce, and tomato. All best enjoyed with a perfectly poured cold beer. Also highly recommended are the customizable combo plates, salads with garden-fresh tomatoes, and homemade desserts like lemon cake or local pastries.
The vibe is friendly and familiar, the service warm, and the prices very reasonable. A place with soul, the kind you remember.
Mesón El Maño
Also located in the town’s main square, Mesón El Maño is a great spot to warm up after a hike in the Sierra de Aracena.
This mesón is well known for its high-quality homemade cooking, made with local products and Iberian meats. Highlights include the abanico al oloroso—described by some as “one of the tastiest things they've ever eaten”—mushroom meatballs, wild mushroom scramble, Iberian pork with homemade fries, and a fine selection of cured meats and cheeses. Also recommended are their croquettes and homemade desserts.
Expect friendly, down-to-earth service and affordable prices.
Mesón El Matadero
With a name that recalls its origins, Mesón El Matadero is set in the town’s old family-run slaughterhouse, now transformed into a cozy and rustic space where traditional cooking takes center stage. Since opening in 2015, it has become a culinary reference in the region thanks to its respect for ingredients and dedication to authentic mountain flavor.
Its menu features Iberian pork from the dehesa, select beef, garden vegetables, free-range eggs, and slow, careful cooking in a wood-fired oven. You'll find grilled meats, traditional stews, hearty soups, and signature dishes like the slow-cooked pork knuckle finished in the oven for a unique taste. On weekend nights, don’t miss their wood-fired pizzas.
Homemade desserts vary with the seasons and are crafted with care and tradition. In summer, enjoy the terrace with bar and pool, offering spectacular views of the sierra, making it the perfect place to relax and savor life.
They also offer lodging and host all kinds of events, making it a complete experience to enjoy Cortelazor to the fullest.
Mesón Los Madroños
Surrounded by nature and set on an estate just outside the village, Mesón Los Madroños is perfect for enjoying open-air mountain cuisine, in a peaceful setting with amazing views of the Sierra de Aracena and the village of Cortelazor.
The menu blends tradition and true flavor: Iberian grilled meats cooked in front of guests, seasonal mushrooms, cured meats, scrambles, fresh salads with garden tomatoes, and dishes like Iberian pork with ham, fries and eggs, salmorejo, and a variety of croquettes. For dessert, don’t miss the baked cheesecake or chocolate coulant.
It’s a spacious, welcoming place ideal for large groups, gatherings, or celebrations. They offer special menus for weddings, baptisms, communions, and more, with quick and friendly service.
You’ll also find a stunning infinity saltwater pool, perfect for relaxing in the summer without the crowds. Just make sure to book in advance!
The mesón is part of the Finca El Chaparral, which offers rustic apartments for up to six people, surrounded by gardens and with terraces that overlook the beautiful landscape. A great option to eat well, rest, and connect with nature.
Ready to taste it all? In Cortelazor la Real, the flavor of the Sierra awaits you at every table.
