{"id":6807,"date":"2025-09-02T12:35:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T10:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/?p=6807"},"modified":"2025-10-16T10:59:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T08:59:09","slug":"comida-tipica-en-alcala-de-henares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/en\/blog\/comida-tipica-en-alcala-de-henares\/","title":{"rendered":"Typical food in Alcal\u00e1 de Henares"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6807\" class=\"elementor elementor-6807\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5c85fb0a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5c85fb0a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1bf55a2c\" data-id=\"1bf55a2c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cf12bb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6cf12bb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Talk about the <b>Traditional food in Alcal\u00e1 de Henares<\/b> is to open the doors to a gastronomic journey full of history, tradition, and flavour. In this World Heritage city, we discover how Cervantes' culture, the Castilian-La Mancha heritage, and the influence of the Community of Madrid intertwine in the kitchens. Throughout this tour we will explore savoury dishes, tapas, conventual sweets, and local celebrations that keep a unique culinary identity alive.<\/p><h2><b>Madrid cuisine<\/b><\/h2><p>The <b>Complutense gastronomy <\/b>It is a true mirror of the city's history. It's not just about recipes passed down through generations, but about a way of understanding life around the table. From the fresh produce of the Henares river plains to the roasts and stews of the classic recipe book, the <b>Traditional food in Alcal\u00e1 de Henares<\/b> combines simplicity, tradition and a lot of cultural memory.<\/p><p>As we wander through its streets, we feel that every restaurant, tavern, and pastry shop offers a distinct experience, but they all share a common thread: hospitality and a love for good food.<\/p><h3><b>Cervantine origins and Castilian-Manchegan roots<\/b><\/h3><p>Cervantes's influence in the city is undeniable. <b>Many of the recipes that appear in Don Quixote<\/b> Even texts from the Siglo de Oro are still enjoyed at the Complutense table. Duelos y quebrantos, steaming soups, and game stews were common at that time and remain central to tradition today. The proximity to Castilla-La Mancha strengthens that bond, as it shares ingredients, spices, and culinary techniques.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a81c2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4a81c2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Cabecera-blog_Casino-Los-mejores-platos-para-triunfar-este-Otono-1024x460.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4800\" alt=\"Puchero Casino Alcal\u00e1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Cabecera-blog_Casino-Los-mejores-platos-para-triunfar-este-Otono-1024x460.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Cabecera-blog_Casino-Los-mejores-platos-para-triunfar-este-Otono-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Cabecera-blog_Casino-Los-mejores-platos-para-triunfar-este-Otono-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Cabecera-blog_Casino-Los-mejores-platos-para-triunfar-este-Otono-1536x690.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Cabecera-blog_Casino-Los-mejores-platos-para-triunfar-este-Otono.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29d046f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29d046f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>The Henares Orchard and its fresh produce<\/b><\/h3><p>The fertility of the Henares vegetable gardens has always been key. Thanks to the continental climate, we find vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, courgettes, or aubergines of excellent quality. These products are the basis of many summer dishes and are part of everyday life. Without this agricultural richness, it would be impossible to understand\u00a0<b>Traditional food in Alcal\u00e1 de Henares<\/b>\u00a0as we know it.<\/p><h2><b>Traditional savoury dishes<\/b><\/h2><p>The city's savoury recipe book is extensive and hearty. In family homes, at patron saint festivals, and in local restaurants, we find soups, roasts, and stews that transport us to the past. To speak of\u00a0<b>Traditional food in Alcal\u00e1 de Henares<\/b>\u00a0implies stopping at these dishes that bring warmth, flavour and character to the table.<\/p><h3><b>Garlic soup: warmth and flavour of yesteryear<\/b><\/h3><p>Garlic soup is humble in ingredients but grand in tradition. With stale bread, garlic, paprika, broth, and egg, you can achieve a dish capable of comforting you during the coldest winters. Its simplicity and strength make it one of the most beloved recipes in local gastronomy.<\/p><h3><b>Manchego migas with chorizo and fried egg<\/b><\/h3><p>Although their origins are associated with shepherds, migas are an essential part of the Alcal\u00e1 table. Stale bread is given new life when mixed with garlic, chorizo, pancetta, and a fried egg on top. The result is a tasty and energetic dish that represents the union of tradition and resourcefulness.<\/p><h3><b>Duelos y quebrantos: recipe and literary curiosity<\/b><\/h3><p>Los duelos y quebrantos, mentioned in Don Quixote, mix eggs, bacon, brains, and chorizo in a frying pan. Its curious name sparks as much interest as its flavour, which reflects the Castilian diet of the Golden Age. By tasting it, we feel we are getting closer to the flavours that inspired Cervantes.<\/p><h3><b>Roast lamb, kid, and suckling pig<\/b><\/h3><h3><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Oven-roasted roasts are authentic banquets in Alcal\u00e1. Prepared slowly, with patience and wood-fired, they achieve tender and juicy meat. Lamb and kid are regional classics, while suckling pig adds a festive touch. These dishes are staples at family celebrations and traditional restaurants.<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89d3b68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"89d3b68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cochinillo-alcala-henares-1024x474.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5538\" alt=\"Cochinillo alcal\u00e1 de henares\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cochinillo-alcala-henares-1024x474.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cochinillo-alcala-henares-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cochinillo-alcala-henares-768x356.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cochinillo-alcala-henares.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cedb088 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cedb088\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Baked fish: sea bream, sea bass and more<\/b><\/h3><p>Even though we're not on the coast, the Madrilenian tradition of consuming baked fish is also present. Baked sea bream is a benchmark, accompanied by panadera potatoes, while sea bass and gilt-head bream complete the offering. It's the perfect option for those seeking a lighter flavour without sacrificing authenticity.<\/p><h3><b>Golden Age Meats: Hen in Pepitoria and Roasted Pigeons<\/b><\/h3><p>The stewed and roasted meats reflect the courtly cuisine of the Golden Age. Chicken in pepitoria, with its almond and egg sauce, takes us back to ancient cookery, while roasted pigeons speak of a time when small game was part of the everyday menu.<\/p><h2><b>Popular tapas and sharing platters<\/b><\/h2><h3><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>The tradition of tapas is fundamental in Alcal\u00e1. Here, you don't just eat sitting at a banquet, you also enjoy it at the bar or on the terraces with friends, like our <\/span><a style=\"font-style: normal;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/en\/terraza-restaurante\/\">terrace in Alcal\u00e1<\/a><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">, with unbeatable views of the city. The\u00a0<\/span><b style=\"font-family: Montserrat, serif; font-size: 16px;\">Traditional food in Alcal\u00e1 de Henares<\/b><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0It is also lived in small portions that invite sharing.<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39b2e12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"39b2e12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tapas-terraza-alcala-de-henares.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4339\" alt=\"Tapas terraza alcala de henares\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tapas-terraza-alcala-de-henares.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tapas-terraza-alcala-de-henares-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d6c883 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d6c883\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Broken eggs with chorizo and potatoes<\/b><\/h3><p>A simple but irresistible dish: fried potatoes, chorizo, and fried eggs. It's the tapa that never fails, ideal to accompany with a small beer or a young wine. The secret lies in the quality of the chorizo and the golden fried potatoes.<\/p><h3><b>Gambas al ajillo: a Madrid touch<\/b><\/h3><p>Gambas al ajillo are a classic tapa which in Alcal\u00e1 are prepared with care. The olive oil, sliced garlic, and chilli pepper achieve a flavourful result that's very popular in bars and restaurants. It's the perfect example of how a simple recipe can become a must-have.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0072960 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0072960\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cabecera-blog_Donde-comer-las-mejores-gambas-al-ajillo-en-Madrid-1024x460.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4981\" alt=\"Mejores Gambas al Ajillo de Madrid\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cabecera-blog_Donde-comer-las-mejores-gambas-al-ajillo-en-Madrid-1024x460.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cabecera-blog_Donde-comer-las-mejores-gambas-al-ajillo-en-Madrid-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cabecera-blog_Donde-comer-las-mejores-gambas-al-ajillo-en-Madrid-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cabecera-blog_Donde-comer-las-mejores-gambas-al-ajillo-en-Madrid.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfed13c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfed13c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Salad, gazpacho and salmorejo for the summer<\/b><\/h3><p>When the heat is intense, tables overflow with fresh dishes. Gazpacho and salmorejo provide vitamins and refreshment, while salads made with produce from the Complutense vegetable gardens celebrate local vegetables. They are a light option within Alcal\u00e1's offerings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aecfbf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aecfbf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cabecera-blog_Gazpacho-sin-tomate-1024x460.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4563\" alt=\"Gazpachos sin tomate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cabecera-blog_Gazpacho-sin-tomate-1024x460.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cabecera-blog_Gazpacho-sin-tomate-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cabecera-blog_Gazpacho-sin-tomate-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cabecera-blog_Gazpacho-sin-tomate-1536x690.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Cabecera-blog_Gazpacho-sin-tomate.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea06714 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea06714\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Sweets and convent baking<\/b><\/h2><p>If anything sets Alcal\u00e1 apart, it's its sweets. The conventual tradition remains alive in its monasteries and bakeries, offering desserts that are part of the collective memory. No one can talk about the\u00a0<b>Traditional food in Alcal\u00e1 de Henares<\/b>\u00a0without mentioning their sweet treasures.<\/p><h3><b>Alcal\u00e1's Costrada: the emblematic dessert<\/b><\/h3><h3><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>The costrada is perhaps the city's most representative sweet. With layers of puff pastry, meringue, and cream, it becomes a delicate and festive treat. It is said that there is no important celebration without a good costrada on the table.<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa8c59d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aa8c59d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cabecera-blog_Casino-1024x460.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5917\" alt=\"Costrada Alcal\u00e1 de Henares\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cabecera-blog_Casino-1024x460.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cabecera-blog_Casino-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cabecera-blog_Casino-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cabecera-blog_Casino-1536x690.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.casinoalcala.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cabecera-blog_Casino.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0658b53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0658b53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Candied almonds, tile biscuits and doughnuts<\/b><\/h3><p>Brittled almonds, caramelised to a crisp, are a fairground and festival classic. Alongside them, almond tuiles and homemade doughnuts complete a repertoire of flavours that evoke childhood and conventual tradition.<\/p><h3><b>Easter Sweets: Hornazo, Penitentes, and Torrijas<\/b><\/h3><p>At Easter and Holy Week, confectionery takes centre stage. Stuffed hornazo, sponge cake penitents, and bread fritters in milk and honey fill homes and convents. These are recipes tied to religion and the festive calendar, which are still enjoyed with enthusiasm today.<\/p><h2><b>Local gastronomic events<\/b><\/h2><p>Alcal\u00e1's cultural calendar wouldn't be complete without its culinary events. Throughout the year, we find fairs, conventions, and tours that allow us to taste the\u00a0<b>Traditional food in Alcal\u00e1 de Henares<\/b>\u00a0in different formats and scenarios.<\/p><h3><b>Gastronomic Competition in September<\/b><\/h3><p>In September, the Fomentur-Alcal\u00e1 Gastron\u00f3mica Culinary Festivals are held. In each edition, the festival brings together chefs, sommeliers, critics, and experts who witness the proposals presented. Dishes that fuse Castilian tradition with the most innovative trends, always with a strong local accent and top-quality products. Furthermore, during the promotional phase, the admitted tasting dishes feature in the usual offerings of the respective establishments so that the public can enjoy them, except on their official closing days.<\/p><h3><b>Cervantes Days and Quixotic Cuisine in October<\/b><\/h3><p>Coinciding with Cervantes celebrations, October is filled with cultural and culinary activities. Restaurants are dusting off recipes from the Golden Age and reinterpreting the cuisine of Don Quixote, inviting locals and visitors alike to savour history.<\/p><h3><b>Tapas trail and culinary awards<\/b><\/h3><p>Throughout the year, tapas routes are also organised where bars compete to offer the best proposal. Culinary awards recognise creativity and reinforce the importance of keeping the local gastronomic tradition alive.<\/p><h2><b>Casino Alcal\u00e1: The best restaurant for tasting typical food in the city centre.<\/b><\/h2><p>At Casino Alcal\u00e1, we are proud to pay homage to the\u00a0<b>Typical food from Alcal\u00e1 de Henares<\/b>\u00a0from the heart of the city. Our menu combines tradition and modernity, with starters such as souffl\u00e9 pork crackling with Padr\u00f3n peppers, foie shavings with Pedro Xim\u00e9nez reduction, or our creamy croquettes, which invite you to share and enjoy recognisable flavours with a renewed touch.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38c56f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38c56f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Among the highlights are dishes that reinterpret Complutense cuisine with personality: from Josper-grilled sea bass with fried garlic and baker's potatoes to sirloin tips with foie and Perigord sauce. There are also surf and turf options like grilled octopus with potato parmentier or grilled scallops. And to finish, we offer emblematic desserts like the Costrada de Alcal\u00e1 or the Casino French toast, which provide the perfect finishing touch to the experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To talk about typical food in Alcal\u00e1 de Henares is to open the doors to a gastronomic journey full of history, tradition and flavour. In this World Heritage city we discover how Cervantes' culture, the legacy of Castile-La Mancha and the influence of the Region of Madrid intertwine in the kitchen. 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