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Cachopo | Traditional Veal Dish From Asturias, Spain | TasteAtlas

Cachopo

Cachopo is a meaty delicacy from the Spanish region of Asturias, consisting of two veal or beef steaks filled with cheese and a slice of ham. The whole concoction is then coated in breadcrumbs and fried in hot oil. The dish is traditionally served with roasted potatoes, grilled peppers, and mushrooms on the side.


Today, there are numerous versions of this classic dish prepared with fish, chicken, or pork.

WHERE TO EAT The best Cachopo in the world (according to food experts)

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Recommended by Txaber Allué and 9 other food critics.
"Cachopo was served cut into strips and accompanied by salad, roasted pepper and abundant amount of real chips. The batter was slightly peeled and the fillets were tender."
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Hermanos Ordás

MadridSpain
Calle de Diego de León 63
Recommended by Time Out Madrid and 6 other food critics.
"Here they serve perhaps the best cachopo in the entire Madrid."
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Recommended by Fernando Díaz and 6 other food critics.
"I can say that they make an excellent cachopo, reason enough to visit The Cogollo de La Descarga."
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Recommended by Alfonso Mateos and 2 other food critics.
"Delicious."
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El Texu

MeluerdaSpain
Lugar Meluerda
Recommended by David López Castañón and 2 other food critics.
"Outstanding size (some animal ate it whole), accompaniment of potatoes and salad, but above all, a very good taste."
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Recommended by Lonely Planet
"Crammed with ancient cider-making siphons and photos of the friendly cider-pouring owners, this wonderfully down-to-earth tapas spot is perfect for tucking into uncomplicated Asturian cooking at good prices. Try one of the heartier classics, such as cachopo."
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Recommended by Oscar Benavides Barreda and 1 other food critic.
"There is not much to say about chachopo, it was incredible, very well cooked with a fine batter and with the almost kilo of meat inside."
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Recommended by Comer Bien a Buen Precio Madrid and 1 other food critic.
"The Taberna Cebada de Casa Antonio has been offering the best of Asturian cuisine. Some of its specialties are the cachopos."
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Recommended by Mynhardt Potgieter
Bar La Parilla serves a range of staples but also has superb renditions of the regional favorites. The cachopo is especially good here and is made with fresh local ingredients.

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