Alma de Julian Becerro

La Latina & Lavapiés


This purveyor of some of the finest embutidos (cured meats) is perfectly at home on one of Madrid’s most important culinary streets. The jamón (ham) comes from the renowned Salamanca region of Castilla y León, with cheeses and other products from around Spain.


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