Encanto de Aragón

Lots of very hot water, good food, and friendly people. The place was clean too. Five-star treatment at a one-star Hostal.

Their terrace is especially nice when the weather's good, and the atmosphere inside is pleasant too. The food is good, making it a nice lunch or dinner stop, particularly on weekends. They don't have a set menu on weekdays, so bear that in mind before heading over. Worth a stop in Albarracín.

The pig's ear was delicious, and the potato omelet was passable. The rest of dinner was a mess. When we walked into the restaurant, the air smelled of stale cooking and rancid cleaning product. One guest felt nauseous and went back to the hotel, and her companion went with her. The portions came without plates, so eating the stuffed peppers took some acrobatics. They were bland, too. The main dishes weren't much better. The spicy chicken was frightening, the cod was dry and salty with boxed fried tomato sauce, and the oxtail was very fatty. The pork ribs tasted microwaved and dried out, with jarred barbecue sauce. Terrible quality for the price. I wouldn't recommend it. Better to go to Albarracín.

They kept the kitchen open past its usual 9:30 p.m. closing time and waited for us, saving our dinner. The service was friendly and attentive, and the bathrooms seemed clean. The soap wasn't watery and the hairdryer worked, which says enough. It may not be the most photo-optable place, but the food and value seemed very good, especially compared with Albarracín. Everything we ordered was good, including scrambled eggs, mixed drinks, and sandwiches. The off-menu barbecued ribs were even better. A good option in Torres de Albarracín.