So, if you want to enjoy some excellent Ternasco de Aragón and traditional grilled meat, here are five options to visit in Zaragoza. These steakhouses and restaurants offer the chance to sample dishes that are highly representative of Aragonese cuisine while enjoying a good meal in a pleasant setting.
LOS XARMIENTOS PARRILLA ARAGONESA
Just a few streets from Plaza del Pilar, Los Xarmientos Parrilla Aragonesa continues to establish itself as one of the leading restaurants for those looking to experience Aragonese cuisine firsthand.
Beyond its privileged location, this establishment has made locally sourced produce, in-house preparation and grilled cuisine the three main pillars underpinning its offering.
Location: C. de Espoz y Mina, number 25. Opening hours: closed on Mondays and Sundays. Tuesday to Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
RESTAURANTE MESÓN EL TORICO
All the traditions of Aragonese cuisine can be found at Mesón El Torico. Its highlights include Ternasco de Aragón, calçots, snails and bone-in rib steak. It is also located in El Arrabal, one of Zaragoza's most central districts.
The restaurant also has a wood-fired oven, used to prepare some of its dishes and give them the traditional, homemade touch that characterizes grilled cuisine.
Location: Calle Mosen Domingo Agudo, 3. Opening hours: closed on Mondays. Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
RESTAURANTE ASADOR DE ARANDA
Located in Zaragoza's historic center, this steakhouse has more than 40 years of history and has become one of the best options for enjoying traditional cuisine.
Its specialties undoubtedly include oven-roasted suckling lamb, suckling lamb chops and the traditional Aranda bread cake. It also offers a wide variety of wines to pair with its dishes and complete the dining experience.
Location: Calle del Arquitecto Magdalena, number 6. Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to midnight. Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to midnight.
LA RINCONADA DE LORENZO
Founded in 1970, La Rinconada de Lorenzo is a benchmark for Aragonese cuisine and traditional cooking. With almost 60 years of history, this restaurant has earned a prominent place thanks to an offering based on quality and dishes that leave a lasting impression.
Its food offering is broad and varied, with different set-menu options and an à la carte menu to suit all tastes. Its appetizers include madejitas, anchovies in vinegar and croquettes, perfect for starting a meal.
Location: Calle de la Salle, number 3. Opening hours: Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
MESÓN LOS CÁNTAROS
Under the motto “This house has a good grill,” Mesón Los Cántaros makes clear from the outset that grilled dishes are one of its great specialties. Its offering stands out especially for its variety of meats, although one dish has become a major feature of the menu: snails, considered one of the most popular items among its customers.
Its food offering also includes a wide variety of options for all tastes. The menu features salads, grilled chops, fish in sauce, longaniza sausage, chorizo and grilled octopus, among other dishes. This selection makes this traditional Zaragoza steakhouse an ideal choice for enjoying classic cooking and the authentic flavor of the grill.
Location: Calle de José María Lacarra de Miguel, number 38. Opening hours: Monday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
