La Pianola
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Expect cheap, cheerful, and lively dining at this small venue, a couple of blocks south of the castle and usually packed with locals. On the menu are the usual Córdoba staples including oxtail, but the specialties here are the saquito de boletus (mushroom pastry) and carrillada de cerdo (roast pork cheek). Dishes come as tapas or sharing plates so you can try a selection, but remember to leave room for the locally famous torrija templada con helado de dulce de leche (warm French toast with ice cream).
