Chris Pearrow
Tasty pinchos in the Plaza Mayor
If you're in Aranda, your first stop for food should be getting some tasty "lechazo" (fire-roasted lamb) at one of the places on C/ Isilla in the historic center of Aranda. If you're in the mood for a snack and drink, though, try El Somatén in the Plaza Mayor. It's a casual pinchos place and, if you're not familiar with Spanish pinchos, the premise is simple: order whatever you'd like to drink and take whatever looks tasty off the platters lined up on the bar. Make sure to keep the pincho toothpicks for the bill at the end.
You're in Aranda, so make sure to order wine. I'd suggest the rosé ("rosado" in Spanish) which is just great.
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