In the patio quarter
Taberna San Basilio sits on the street that names its neighbourhood — the district where Córdoba's most beautiful flower-filled patios are concentrated. The regulars here are local. A few tables, a bar counter, a welcome that makes the modest size irrelevant.
The cooking
This is what eating at home tastes like when home is in Córdoba. The salmorejo is made each morning from a recipe handed down through the family. The carne en salsa simmers for hours; the meat shreds under a fork. Huevos rotos (broken eggs over potatoes and ham) are the kind of dish where simplicity is the point. The house tortilla de patatas is creamy and generous.
The tarta de queso
Order the tarta de queso at the start of the meal to be sure there is still a slice when you want it. Creamy, not too sweet, hovering between a mousse and a set cheesecake. The owner's recipe, which she has no intention of sharing.
Practical details
Budget €15–22 for a full meal. No reservation needed outside of the Festival de los Patios. Good for lunch after visiting the San Basilio patios. Closed Sunday evenings.
