My EPIC Tapas Marathon in Toledo (8 Stops!)

Is there good food in Toledo? I've had my doubts. So I travelled there to find out once and for all! Venga, let’s go! 🥝
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1. El Trébol goo.gl/maps/Z3Ctq6e91QiXjZTQ7
2. Alfileritos 24 goo.gl/maps/VHDDcLGq6xQG25UEA
3. Ludeña goo.gl/maps/bXCP8HWum8XuxWam7
4. Restaurante La Orza goo.gl/maps/tZ2W15LoDouhEYx37
5. Museo del Queso Manchego goo.gl/maps/YknUfNBV4VuAcd617
6. Bar Skala goo.gl/maps/BbvozV9BicfhbMXH8
7. La Clandestina goo.gl/maps/zm3webgJgNEDMz279
8. Barrio goo.gl/maps/9XcqJ1CqZVViRArXA
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Hola, Spain lovers! We're James and Yoly. James is a New Zealander, and Yoly is from Spain. And we both live in Madrid. This channel is all about giving you a local insight into life in Spain, and helping you experience this country like a local when you come to visit (or live!). If that sounds like your kind of thing, bienvenido!
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[@spainrevealed]

I still feel full from my Toledo adventure! Let me know - which looked like the best place to you? 🎉👇🏽

[@lakey1313]

This video just made my Sunday! 😚👌

[@jotade2098]

All of them looked good, but the Skala would probably be my pick. Thanks for posting and felicidades for the little one.

[@nicolebest8193]

Skala looked like the tastiest to me. Yum!

[@tquintana-parker8724]

The food and drink from Barrio looks very appealing to me. And Clandestino,too.

[@grbadalamenti]

Skala would be my choice as I like to pick understated places and be surprised. But all of them are valid places and I really hope to make a trip to Toledo to get to know it. Saluti da Verona

[@Emy53]

You are my eyes in Spain, so I try to absorb as much as I can from your videos. You and Yoli provide a well rounded balance because you give history as well. Thank you.

[@christinearnold-green8540]

This has been so informative and helpful. We're coming to Toledo for 3 nights and I've already spent the best part of 4 days looking at restaurants, their locations and reviews = what a mind-boggling slog! Then I found this. You serve a medal (and a medical!) for your art and heart. I'm feeling stuffed by proxy...Great job, terrfic idea.

[@vladimirl8753]

Brilliant! Love Toledo. Need to explore these places. Thank you, James!

[@spainrevealed]

Thank you mate!

[@oldnavcat]

I still fondly recall my introduction to gazpacho Toledano at Hostel del Cardinale forty five years ago!!!

[@spainrevealed]

I'm sure that was an experience!

[@Emy53]

I watched this 3 times because I kept getting interrupted, and now I am hungry. Nice presentation.

[@spainrevealed]

Thank you!!!

[@etherdog]

James, I'm stuffed just watching you! This was a great whirlwind tour!

[@andreacatzel8259]

Oh my goodness. How on earth do you get all that food inside you! Respect! Just love the sights and flavour of Spain. Muchas gracias! X

[@juanasenjo6627]

Wow.! The variety of wines, cheeses, and regional foods is mind-twisting.! After the tastings, no doubt one particular place will emerge as one's favorite but it'll take months to experiment with them all. Exploring restaurants, especially in a city which is famous for its cuisine, must be really hard. Good thing we benefit from an expert that narrows it down to a precious few.! Thank you, sir.!

[@fredcookerly9385]

We visited Toledo for the first time during the last week in November and had three great meals. The amount of wild game on the menus was a pleasant surprise. The city was very quiet. (We felt like we had the Alcazar all to ourselves and walked right into the cathedral with no wait.) The most disappointing thing was not being able to find a quiet place for coffee. We had no luck in that respect. Love the channel. Looking forward to your next video.

[@mmt2000]

Great video, you take it seriously, very professional, respectful with the locals and with a funny touch. My wife and I are hungry now. Wow, Spain is a fabulous country, thank you J&J (James and Joly) for showing it to us in such a fun and entertaining way.

[@loisthiessen9134]

thanks for showing us Toledo! was there for a short "tour" visit in 1993...loved it! Wow! those streets and the ambience, and the food and wine. I WANT to visit Spain again after watching your show!

[@cathyhughes7442]

When we visited Toledo we couldn't believe how many museums it had. And loads of swords. We visited Sentos in Alicante recently and absolutely loved their modern takes on tapas. Cathy and Kevs x

[@Fotos-verkaufenDe]

Well done. Was missing those videos. I’m glad you also finally had one of my favorite wine in the cheese museum *la Atalaya de la tierra*

[@spainrevealed]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lizadunn937]

That was really enjoyable.....I'm FULL!

[@avid580]

That's a hard job you got there. Time away from the family to go have some tapas and wine. Thanks for taking the hit for the team on this one!

[@saadn.3348]

Always Love your videos! We need more of these!! You’re back in the roads again and this time, solo! Stay safe and keep going!

[@volodymyrcuza9994]

Hi James, thanks a lot for the great video and all the hard work you're doing for us!

[@johnheaney6383]

Great to see you back! All the best to your family.

[@raymondsouthorn1578]

I visited Toledo between Xmas and New Year a few years ago and was shocked at how busy it was! Great food and so much history there, so maybe I shouldn't have been surprised.

[@jonny_leach]

What an amazing trip

[@spainrevealed]

Certainly a filling one!

[@goduck-x6u]

Visiting Spain soon and Toledo is on the list. Going through many of your videos. Thanks for the wealth of information! Can't wait!

[@mizginavale22]

I was already so impressed with your former Toledo video visit and all the impressive historical sites. It is the reason why Toledo is high on my list of places to visit here in Spain. I seemed to be drawn to Bar Ludeña and the last fusion restaurant and will check them out when I go. I am shocked that you ate so many hearty dishes in quick succession. It’s a good thing that you run for exercise. I would also like to note that you managed well on your own, though I still would like to have seen Yoly there as I know she loves to taste food along with you. Great video and I will definitely drink their regional wines. Thanks!

[@spainrevealed]

Yeah those two were fantastic!

[@prajjwal1010]

How's it showing 1 day old when the video itself is 5 hours old.😆

[@mizginavale22]

@@prajjwal1010 Because those who are members, get an early viewing of videos before they are officially posted to the public. You can become a member too, if you wish. Check the description information found below the video for details.

[@prajjwal1010]

@@mizginavale22 oh I see. Thanks for the info✌️

[@rafaelh2504]

Very, very nice!!! Thank you for the tour and suggestions!

[@sharonbaileyglasco2853]

Wonderful video James! I am headed to Spain in January with students to teach a course on the history of al-Andalus; we start in Toledo, and stay at Alfonso VI - it grows on you. Looking forward to trying some of your recommendations.

[@lanzarote7388]

All looked amazing, I think the choux pastry with bull tail and chocolate was a winner.

[@johnpickles974]

Absolutely brilliant! Am going to do a tour with your company in September

[@thephilweknow3289]

Great video James! I visited Toledo many moons ago and recall great food and incredible architecture. I like eating small meals about every two hours when I’m in Spain, sort of takes me back!😁

[@darksuport]

nice to see you back doing what you do best .hello from sweden

[@MYTravelBF]

Toledo has always been an easy, fun day trip from Madrid, but you're right, we've never been to impressed with the food there. Thank you for putting this together! Now, we have some places to try out on our next visit to Toledo!

[@spainrevealed]

I hope it helps for your next trip!

[@bobm5500]

This is wonderful , I missed Yoly . I was so full by the end I could not get out of my chair . ( How about some bird watching next time ) Bar Ladeña More earthy , old Spain .

[@spainrevealed]

haha cheers Bob!

[@VesperR8]

You never disapoint with thee amazing videos!

[@DorisLeacy]

James you always brighten my day when I watch your videos. But this one was the best.

[@danielmiryt2]

Spain is so diverse, incredible 😍

[@fidelmakearney6015]

Thanks for the tapas trail around Toledo. I especially like Bar Skala. I love manchego cheese also. I don't know how you managed to eat so much🤭

[@caroleloomis1430]

Thank you so much for including Mr. Creosote, LOL. I tend to like the funky places with great food - that would be Bar Ludena and the 2nd to last place you visited. I also love Manchego, so that would be a stop as well.

[@spainrevealed]

We're clear into the same kind of places Carole!

[@terrymcnamara9555]

Great video, as usual. It so makes me want to be back in Spain.

[@ralphstebenne1873]

Loved this video. Classic!

[@eruditoable]

Congratulations you ever extends a very good foods in Spain, again congratulations.

[@TimeLockLady]

Now I am hungry hahahahha great video as always! Definitely will rewatch soon, because I haven't been to Toledo since 2019 and it's a city I love, so I would love to do this kind of tour you did!

[@Simon-fm8yc]

Stopping there in September on my motorcycle tour through Spain and can't wait. I'm going to try some of those places. Good video, cheers.

[@coljar100]

what a beautiful city.. thank you

[@MrChickster12]

Great video thanks!

[@andresm.negron1102]

Marvelous and mind blowing video. My wife and I will be there on March 2024. Hope to see you there. We love you both.

[@lesleydavidgray9160]

we can't wait to come back

[@markpierce8674]

You and your family are great

[@matthewparrott7841]

It looked you enjoyed it all looks gorgeous

[@tquintana-parker8724]

That was really good tour!

[@michaelvandewalle8843]

Those bulls tail choux look amazing 🤩 I’m gonna make that at home

[@alain6930]

I'm so hungry right now. Some of those dishes look delicious.

[@peter_bazinet]

I can't wait to eat my way through the entire country!!!!!

[@andreabruce9026]

Fantastic video James! Thanks for stuffing yourself so we can travel with you. I am so glad you didn’t explode :)

[@spainrevealed]

My pleasure!!!

[@mayararibeiro3926]

All the places look amazing, but i would love to go to La Orza just to try the game meat dishes - they look very rich - and try some regional flavors. Great tips as always! Thank you so much for the video, James! Can't wait to be back in Spain! Greetings from Brazil :)

[@acerrubrum5749]

Yum, gracias

[@mrn13]

They all looked good and I think day trips from Madrid is something you should do more!

[@GDLP9603]

Love your life, James haha. Saludos desde Helsinki!

[@Ellie-lx2rz]

Would be interesting to see a video in Burgos 🤔

[@MLCruey]

Omg that's a lot!! Yum

[@melissamiante6745]

I’m guessing your next videos will be from Rehab!! 🤣😂😅 I’m so impressed with your effort! CHAMPION!!!

[@albwixmp]

You should have shown the exact wines you've been taking. Next time, please, give us the list for improving the information you give. Thank you!

[@niguel4438]

We’re on our way! Thanks.

[@debbiegarza1287]

You’re so funny!! “Just kill me now”.🤣🤣🤣

[@drx9268]

Love your videos. We're going to be in Madrid and toledo in march

[@sancho6857]

thanks for sharing James. Yery good video. Would also be curious how a Madrid tour from Yoly look like while you are in Toledo. So may be it is interesting for young mothers in Madrid where you can go with babies and have an nice day with friends and their babies as well

[@bartrandsnappy]

Hello my friend. Just did Toledo and Madrid. Tried several dishes at several places you ate at. From the bombas in Toledo to Alberto’s Rabo and the Cocina at La Bola. Fantastic. Thanks for the top tips! 👍😎🍺 🇪🇸

[@yeseniafroml.a.8020]

I want to try it all James. Love this and looks like you had Toledo all to yourself. Love this, thank you ❤️

[@csongorkakuk5871]

My GOD I need to try that bull tail-apple-chocolate choux! Jesus what a genius combination. *drools in poor*

[@spainrevealed]

It was really good!

[@ozmunky]

Haha -- High goo level -- will use that one next time when I go to a new place ...

[@egocelatrixcelatrix2514]

Wow 😍 😍 😍 love.

[@SonicCruz]

What a fun time in Toledo

[@michaelward5729]

Ingredients in the bag for carcamusa on Tuesday!!! Like a traditional chorizo and potato stew but less veg and more meat! Thanks for introducing me to that. 👍👍

[@spainrevealed]

Excellent! Let us know how it goes!!

[@grahamjonathan762]

Love Bar Skala❤ Absolutely fantastic food

[@d.c.sodyssey4783]

Intense eating.. looks great .. unfortunately I only stayed a day-trip before having to fly home. Hope to re-visit Toledo. that old center and some of it's hills and street stones will wear a person out. Great video.

[@dcorman2350]

Cocktail on the house... someone's been bribed !!! :-)

[@aurelspecker6740]

Coffee in Toledo must be from Il Cappuccino. Coffee usually just dissappointed me, when we visited Spain this autumn. But a friend gave us the tip to fetch one from Il Cappuccino. A tiny place in the middle of Toledo, which only sells coffee. I swear, this coffee alone makes up all the bad coffees I had!

[@chefarantxalamas565]

I forgot to mention Palencia de Lara, it's next to a wonderful bakery and has two different sections, a fancy classical restaurant but also a bar where you can eat some nice tapas!

[@bdwon]

You have convinced me! Toledo is the place to go! Madrid? What's that?

[@geoffhobster5814]

James all the food looked appetising tasty and good. Where did you put it all. Must be in your pocket

[@johnnymathis4044]

Excellent

[@hankthetank185]

Nice video James. I am just imaging how all that food tasted.

[@ashleighryan9989]

We just booked Toledo we arrive in Madrird next week we also have a youtube channel called a couple of kiwis. So nice to hear ypur voice

[@AlbertHernandezTorne]

Good review of some of my home city's restaurants and bars!!! for next time there arw some good restaurants and bars outside the old city's walls (Toledo is not only the old city) that are highly recommended such as El Peñon (at the feet of the walls) or El Telón and La Masia in Santa Barbara neighborhood (the one where train station is near to) or some good bars and restaurants in Santa Maria de Benquerencia (also known in Toledo as El Polígono), Buenavista, San Antón-Av Europa, Santa Teresa or El Valle/Cigarrales neighborhoods

[@spainrevealed]

Thank you Albert! Noted for next time :)

[@kimmyhill]

James - yuuuummmms! Toledo may not be a gastronomic destination, but I had the best croquetas of my life there (good goo factor, bursting with flavour). Delicious extras that may or may not have been part of my order, an unbelievably good local wine; also loved the casual friendliness of the staff. A great meal in a teeny tiny unassuming place - will share the resto name once I locate it again! I appreciate a gamut of restos from old/traditional to new and liked all your stops. Barrio leans to my kind of food, but man, the others looked pretty delicious. Thank you!

[@spainrevealed]

Glad you've had some good experiences!!

[@robertmeredith906]

Ahhh Toledo ... can't recall where we ate but it wasn't anywhere fancy. Just found it walking around the back alleys. Nice terraza, good service and value. Food was OK as well.

[@spainrevealed]

Sounds like the perfect discovery

[@chrischaisson7480]

James, entertaining video that left me feeling full but I have to admit, it seemed empty without Yoly.

[@thesiestanomads7188]

Great video. We are going for Christmas. We have a little dog and would love to know recommendations for the best place with outside terraces.

[@artmann7684]

I guess I should not have watched this before having dinner here in the US...now too hungry! Can't wait to visit Toledo in May. James - will you be listing the places you went to in the notes section? Many thanks again

[@BrendanKBuckley]

I'll check out Bar Skala in Toledo in 3 weeks on my next trip to Spain. I'll be staying in Malaga, Cadiz, Caceres, Toledo, Los Alcazares and Nerja before heading back to Malaga. Spain has to be the best country in the world for Pork dished which I love. Can't wait to try pork Cheeks again in Andalucia. Another great video, cheers from Canada.

[@throughthewindowpane]

I ate a lovely sopa castellana in Toledo, as part of the menu del dia. I don’t know how it was compared to other restaurants, but I really liked it although the texture was a liitle unusual.

[@MrChickster12]

Lucena would be for me!👍

[@northernguy8235]

Great video with all that fantastic food, I would be asking... dónde está el baño

[@locheddy100]

I can't wait to go! The Euro looks like it has gone down compared to North American currencies.

[@vinotas]

Madre de dios que hinchada a comer y beber !!!! :)

[@jamesrenner3988]

I am curious to find the "Director's Cut" of what you REALLY did away from the family. Can you please do the same for Santiago de Compostela so that I know what to look for. Well done as always!!

[@jotade2098]

O Gato Negro, seafood like nowhere else, but try to book a table in advance or sharpen your elbows for a crowded bar. Hope you like it.

[@jamesrenner3988]

@@jotade2098 thanks for the suggestion!!

[@narmstr1]

I once had a similar corduroy shirt..in a off brown color..

[@alejandrodanielmoreno6247]

❤

[@orwwan]

😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 que lindo toledo

[@doloresperez2139]

Carcasas😋😋😋😋👏👏👏

[@frankgarcia8599]

La próxima vez prueba La Cave está cerca Bar Ludeña creo que te gustará.

[@pashminagal]

James, I always see you drinking red wine. I find the tannins in red wine to strong, it puts socks on my teeth! Would you do an episode centred around white wine and other libations to go with tapas? And what do you mean you're not cool? You left your home country, learned a new language and built a life for yourself abroad, that is super cool!