Spain | I'd be sad not to have eaten roast suckling pig in Bilbao

🍖 Mugi, Bilbao: The Pig Roast That Made Me Cry (In the Best Way) Another trip to northern Spain, another visa page filled with customs stamps—who cares if it raises eyebrows? Spain’s just too good to stay away. And Mugi? The crown jewel of this visit. Tucked in Bilbao’s center (a short walk from the Guggenheim), this spot’s packed by 3 PM. No reservations, no luck—trust me, it’s worth the wait. 🐷 The Star: Iberian Pork, Charred to Perfection Mugi specializes in carbon - roasted Iberian pork—and it’s life - changing. Rested briefly after cooking, the meat stays juicy enough to make a Brit (who’s forgotten what good pork tastes like) weep. Pork shoulder & leg: Both crispy on the outside, tender inside. The fat melts like butter, leaving a nutty, salty richness. No dryness here—just pure, unadulterated pork joy. The shock factor: We went two days in a row, and each time, the staff (despite the language barrier) stopped us from ordering more. Their wide - eyed stares at two Chinese girls’ appetites? Priceless. 🫢 🍄 More Hits: Sides That Steal the Show Garlic mushrooms: Roasted to release a pool of savory juice—so good, I mopped every drop with bread. Octopus leg with squid ink sauce & potatoes: The octopus is tender, but the real MVP? Silky, buttery, milky small potatoes smothered in squid ink sauce. Addictive doesn’t even cover it. 🤣 🌟 Northern Spain > The Hype If you’ve checked off Spain’s big landmarks, run to the north. Casual spots like Mugi? They casually outshine many “top” spots in Barcelona (no shade—Barcelona’s great, but the north’s on another level). Mugi isn’t just a restaurant—it’s proof that northern Spain’s food scene is a force to be reckoned with. For pork this good, I’d fill a whole visa book. #BilbaoBites #IberianPork #NorthernSpainFood #SpainEats #PigRoastPerfection