Pulpería Rubio — Restaurant in Silleda

A Misadventure at Puleria Rubio: Where Octopus Rules and Variety is a Myth

Step right up, fellow food adventurers, and let me regale you with the tale of our recent escapade at Puleria Rubio—a place where culinary creativity took a nosedive and octopus aficionados were left feeling like fish out of water.

Upon entering Puleria Rubio, one might expect a symphony of flavors, a cornucopia of choices to tantalize the taste buds. Alas, what awaited us was a wine list thinner than a piece of prosciutto and a menu as limited as the patience of a toddler in a candy store.

But fear not, dear reader, for the real adventure began when we dared to deviate from the monotonous offerings. Picture this: a table of intrepid tourists, hungering for something beyond the mundane, dared to request grilled octopus. Shock, horror, and perhaps a dash of confusion swept over the establishment as if we had asked for a live performance by a troupe of dancing lobsters.

In a moment of sheer audacity, one among us dared to utter the forbidden words: "Pulpo a la plancha, por favor". Little did we know that this seemingly innocuous request would trigger a response akin to a culinary apocalypse. The owner, in a fit of indignation or perhaps sheer disbelief, promptly showed us the door faster than you can say "tentacles."

Yes, we were cast out like flavorless breadcrumbs in a sea of gastronomic mediocrity. But fear not, for in our misfortune lies the comedy of errors that is Puleria Rubio. A place where one type of wine reigns supreme, and where the mere suggestion of culinary experimentation is met with the swift hand of expulsion.

So, if you're seeking an adventure in monotony, where the menu is as predictable as the tides, a journey through the land of limited choices, or simply wish to experience the thrill of being tossed out on your ear for daring to dream of grilled octopus, then Puleria...

Having read the reviews we decided to come here for lunch. No written menu, we had the octopus which was OK and the potatoes. The bread that was served was lovely but when we came to pay we felt that being not local we were overcharged, and no receipt either and credit cards not accepted. Octopus, potatoes, bottle of water and a beer came to €32 which we thought was very expensive compared to other places we’d...

Ayer comimos 7 personas. Tomamos pulpo con patatas cocidas con agua de pulpo, ternera, con tarta de Santiago y de orujo. Estaba todo muy rico y sabroso. Destaco también la atención recibida, muy correctos, educados, atentos, y amables, a la par que sencillos. Te sientes rápidamente como en casa.

El local es urbano, sin terraza. Es un sitio de los de toda la vida, con gente de toda la vida. No es muy turístico ni está decorado para ser vistoso. Sin embargo había muy poca gente en el local, lo que se agradece en estos tiempos de aforos y distanciamiento. Además, se aparca muy bien a menos de 50 metros.

Si llevas buena compañía, buscas un sitio tranquilo y barato, con buena comida, éste es tu sitio. Pagamos 120€ por los 7 y falta añadir cervezas, agua, jarra de tinto con gaseosa, y cafés.

Cuando termines, puedes visitar el Pazo de Anzuxao (fábrica de quesos), o el monasterio de San Lorenzo de Carboeira, ambos a 20-30 minutos.

Lamentablemente no pude sacar fotos del lugar, pero el toldo con 'Pulpería Rubio' es...