Updated February 2017
Linares de la Sierra, population 300, is about 90 minutes from Sevilla, deep in the Sierra de Aracena Natural Park, in the province of Huelva. It is an unlikely spot to find a michelin-star quality restaurant like Arrieros, run by partners Luismi López (chef) and Adela Órtiz (front of house). They offer seasonal menus based on local products, which happily includes lots of acorn-fed Ibérico pork from the nearby dehesa.
Restaurante Arrieros couldn’t be any more rustic and charming. The lovingly restored old building used to be the village bar, and it now comprises a series of small dining rooms and a small terrace. The Jabugo Menu is all about the pig and it really is a delight. It varies a bit from season to season, but you will usually find the pork liver marinated in fresh cilantro and olive oil, and the fabulous presa (pork shoulder) burger. There’s a nice selection of regional wines too.
There are really no set hours. Luismi and Adela will open when they get requests, so be sure to call ahead. And give yourself time to explore the village either before or after your meal.
Calle de los Arrieros, 2
Linares de la Sierra
Tel. 959 46 37 17
€ € € €
Food 9 | Wine 10 | Service 9 | Ambiance 9
pork liver marinated with cilantro and spring onions
presa Ibérico carpaccio with foie shavings
melted goat cheese on toast, local honey and herbs
boletus mushrooms, scrambled eggs, garlic oil, cilantro
tomato soup with cumin, mint, oregano, fig jam
presa burger with peach jam
carrillada Ibérica
cheesecake
Luismi López & Adela Ortiz
Updated February 2017