Mesón de Cándido

Mesón de Cándido Review

Cándido began life as an inn near the end of the 18th century and was declared a national monument in 1941. Tucked beside the aqueduct, it has a medley of small, irregular dining rooms decorated with a hodgepodge of memorabilia. Amid the dark-wood beams and Castilian knickknacks hang photos of celebrities who have dined here, from Ernest Hemingway to Princess Grace. The original owner's son now runs the place. If it's your first time here, the cochinillo (piglet), roasted in a wood-fire oven, is a great choice. The partridge stew and roast lamb are also memorable, especially on cold winter afternoons. Ask for a table near a window so you can take in the view of the aqueduct just a few feet away.