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š· La Bodega de la Alfalfa: Sevilleās Steal-of-a-Meal Spot (Worth the 40°C Wait) Scrolling through photos of this meal in bed, and Iām already craving it again. Spainās callos a la riojana (red wine-braised oxtail) lives up to the hypeāand this Seville spot serves it perfectly. š² The Food: Rich, Tender, and Unapologetically Satisfying Red Wine-Braised Oxtail š„ Showstopper. The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, swimming in a deep, savory red wine sauce. We ordered the large portionāthree hefty piecesāand it was more than enough (though we still cleaned the plate). Braised Pork Cheeks š· : So flavorful itās almost ridiculous. Slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection, with a rich, herby sauce that begs for bread to soak it up. Chicken Meatballs š¢ : Juicy and well-spicedāonly downside? A sprinkle of cilantro (not a fan, but easy to pick around). Fried Baby Squid š¦: Crispy, but the salt was a bit hit-or-miss (some bites were salty, others mild). Still tasty, though. Sangria š·: Classic and refreshingāfruity, lightly boozy, and the perfect match for the rich dishes. š The (Sweaty) Adventure to Get There After touring Sevilleās Royal AlcĆ”zar, we initially planned to hit La Bartolaāuntil we saw tons of reviews calling it a letdown. Quick pivot to La Bodega de la Alfalfa! But Sevilleās 40°C heat? Brutal. We arrived at 12:28ātwo minutes before their 12:30 openingāand got shut out. Worth the wait, though: by 12:30, we were seated, and by 1:00, we were stuffed. š° The Deal 4 people, 4 dishes, 4 drinks = ā¬64.5. Insane value. And with tapas-sized portions available, even solo travelers can sample a little bit of everythingāno FOMO here. La Bodega de la Alfalfa isnāt just a mealāitās a reminder of why Spanish food wins hearts: bold flavors, generous portions, and prices that make you want to stay forever. #SevilleEats #SpanishComfortFood #TravelFoodie #BudgetEatsSpain