Mesón de Piedra — Restaurant in Zamora

If you are in Zamora and looking for a place that captures the essence of traditional Spanish tapas, Mesón de Piedra should be at the top of your list. Tucked away on Calle de los Herreros, just a short walk from the lively center, this small rustic tavern is a gem that combines authenticity, simplicity, and flavor in a way that few places manage to do nowadays.

The first thing you notice is the charming façade: stone walls painted with vines and flowers, a wooden door, and a couple of barrels outside that invite you to stop for a glass of wine or a cold beer before even entering. Inside, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with that casual warmth that only local family-run places can create.

Now, let’s talk about the food — because that’s where Mesón de Piedra really shines. The menu is focused, affordable, and full of classic tapas that are prepared with care. The grilled chorizo served on toasted bread is nothing short of addictive. The sausage is perfectly charred on the outside, juicy on the inside, with just the right balance of smoky and spicy flavors. Combined with the crunch of rustic bread, it is exactly the kind of bite you hope to find when you...

First night in Spain/Zamora along with young children and the staff was fantastic and very accommodating. Kids loved the food (chorizo, tomato salad, skewers, cheese platter) and parents lives the drinks. Good value, would...

Mesón en la famosa calle llena de bares, en donde se concentra bastante oferta, sobre todo para el picoteo, tardeo. Siempre hay una especialización en cada bar, y este creo que es el pincho moruno, con picante o sin, riquísimos hechos a la brasa, cómo la brochetas de patatas bravas también a la brasa, un forma sorprendente de presentarlas. También tienen una ensalada de tomate, buenísimo, sólo tomate aceite y sal en escamas, aunque para mi gusto, sal en exceso. Unos precios acordes con el conjunto de bares de la zona. Suele estar bastante lleno, pero hay mucha rotación, no se suele pasar mucho tiempo, el justo para consumir y salir, por lo que si se espera un poco, se suele encontrar sitio. Muy...