Car Rental at 'Meridia - Downtown'

An interesting feature of regional cuisine is the variety of cold vegetable soups. The most common dish in this category is Salmorejo tomato soup, which is necessarily cooked with garlic. The formation of regional gastronomy was greatly influenced by nearby Portugal. A typical heritage of Portuguese cuisine is "bacalao dorado". This is the name of chicken-fried cod fillet that is served with crispy fried potatoes.
Classic Spanish dishes are also quite widespread in Merida's restaurants, and croquettes are considered the most popular snack here. These deep-fried small balls can be prepared from various types of minced meat and seafood. Such a simple dish is always served with interesting sauces and vegetable garnishes. Many chefs in Merida prefer croquettes with the addition of jamon. Regional cuisine will surely appeal to fans of seafood. They will have a chance to try sumptuous dishes from octopus and shellfish, enjoy rare species of fish and shrimp.

Merida is considered the birthplace of the famous "Cocido madrileño", which is now widespread in many regions of Spain. This is how they call a thick stew prepared from various types of meat with the addition of chickpeas and smoked meats. The hearty hot stew is especially popular among locals in the cold season. Every local chef has their own secrets for cooking the popular dish. When it comes to sweets, it is worth paying special attention to desserts made from fresh fruits and berries. They are used to prepare wonderful ice cream, added to pastries and even cold soups.
Read further...