Restaurante La Muralla
Sitting almost literally in the shadow of the Roman walls on Calle Obispo Álvarez de Castro, La Muralla is the kind of family-run restaurant that anchors a Spanish town — unfussy décor, a handwritten daily menu, and cooking that treats the region's extraordinary larder with quiet confidence. It is where Coria's locals go for Sunday lunch, which is recommendation enough.
What to Order
Start with migas extremeñas — breadcrumbs fried with garlic, chorizo and pimentón until they form a savoury, slightly crisp mass — served with a fried egg and a glass of local Ribera del Guadiana red. It is peasant food elevated by impeccable ingredients and is utterly addictive.
For a main, the cordero en caldereta (lamb stew with paprika, garlic and local white wine) is the benchmark dish of the Extremaduran interior; La Muralla's version is slow-cooked until the meat falls from the bone, with a sauce that demands bread. In season, the wild mushroom revuelto (scrambled eggs with boletus) is equally unmissable.
Practicalities and Atmosphere
The menú del día — three courses with bread, wine and coffee — runs to around €12–14 on weekdays, representing extraordinary value for the quality on the plate. The dining room fills quickly after 14:00 so arrive at opening or book ahead by phone.
The owner, whose family has run the restaurant for decades, takes genuine pride in sourcing from the Mercado de Abastos and local farms. Ask about the day's specials and you will get a five-minute education in seasonal Extremaduran cooking.
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