Discover villafranca
Where to Eat
Mesón Casa Gabriel
A pleasant and welcoming tavern, ideal for enjoying tapas and shared plates in a family atmosphere.
Cafetería El Bulevar
An informal spot, perfect for hanging out with friends and enjoying its outdoor seating.
Restaurante El cruce
A roadside restaurant and popular stop for breakfast or lunch, offering friendly service and good homemade food at a fair price.
El Granero Bar CB
A bar with a lively, modern atmosphere, known for its good music and for being an ideal place to watch sports.
Cafe Pub Jorco
A pub where you can have a drink in a relaxed atmosphere.
restaurante las cumbres
Traditional roadside restaurant near the motorway, ideal for a lunch stop. They offer tasty food and friendly service.
CAFÉ BAR CIE
A welcoming meeting place where you can enjoy a good coffee and a delicious breakfast at the Business Initiative Centre.
CAFÉ BAR MOHINO
A bar and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual atmosphere. It’s a great place for groups and watching sports.
BAR TOLEDANO
A bar with a pleasant, family atmosphere, perfect for having a drink and enjoying its terrace.
BOKATE
A place with a modern and pleasant atmosphere, offering everything from coffee to tapas and drinks.
BAR PISCINA
The municipal pool bar, an ideal place to cool off and have a drink in summer.
LA DESPENSA BOCADILLOS & PIZZAS
A perfect place for a casual dinner, specialising in sandwiches and pizzas to take away or eat in.
cuisine of Villafranca
Typical dishes
A look at the most typical dishes from Villafranca’s gastronomy that you simply can’t miss during your visit:
Garlic Rabbit (Conejo al ajillo)
A traditional stew that highlights the simplicity and flavor of rabbit meat, cooked with plenty of garlic, olive oil, white wine, and sometimes a touch of vinegar or herbs like thyme or bay leaf. The result is tender, aromatic meat, perfect served with fried potatoes or homemade bread.
Cochifrito
Also known locally as cochifrito, this Cordoba-style version consists of chunks of young pork (suckling pig) fried in olive oil with garlic cloves, often after an initial cooking or double frying. Crispy on the outside and juicy inside, it’s a rustic countryside dish full of character.
Migas con chorizo
Cordoban migas are made with telera bread from the previous day, moistened and fried in olive oil with garlic, pork belly, and chorizo (sometimes blood sausage too). A hearty, rustic dish traditionally served with grapes, a fried egg, or even melon.
Stuffed Eggplants
While not exclusive to Villafranca, stuffed eggplants are a hallmark of Cordoban cuisine, with roots in the Jewish-Andalusian tradition: hollowed eggplants filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables, then baked or fried. A delicious contrast between the soft texture of the eggplant and the savory filling.
Salmorejo
Cordoba’s iconic cold cream, made with tomatoes, telera bread crumbs, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil, blended into a thick, smooth texture. Typically served with diced cured ham and hard-boiled egg on top.
Flamenquín
A Cordoba specialty, the flamenquín is a roll of pork loin wrapped around serrano ham, breaded and fried until golden. Crispy on the outside, juicy inside. Its origins trace back to the towns of Bujalance and Andújar.
San Jacobo
Similar to the flamenquín, but made with slices of cooked ham wrapped around cheese, breaded in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, and fried until golden. Simple yet irresistible, with a crunchy outside and creamy center.
