Sobiñagu
A lively Asturian cider house known for its cachopos and sharing plates. Perfect for groups and pouring some cider.
Cachopo in Gijón
Cachopo is Asturias' star dish and not all are equal. These are places that nail it: good steak, good filling and a respectable size.
Río Astur
A cider house with a grill: char-grilled meats and fish, cachopos and local cider. Generous and made for sharing.
Villa Lucía
A grill-focused cider house with char-grilled meats and hearty Asturian dishes. Great for a long, cider-fuelled lunch with friends.
La Galana
A cider house-restaurant with an unbeatable spot on the Plaza Mayor. Traditional Asturian cooking —fabada, monkfish rice, market fish— and poured cider.
Tierra Astur
A big cider hall by Poniente beach and the Aquarium. Charcoal grill, sharing boards, cheeses and poured cider; a must for a first taste of Asturias.
La Nueva Piedra
Home-style Asturian cooking in a rustic stone-walled spot in the centre. Fabada, pote and homemade desserts with a family welcome and great value.
Sidrería Asturias
A classic cider house for fresh fish and naturally poured cider. Straightforward Asturian cooking in a traditional chigre atmosphere.
Tar d'Abeu
An old-town cider house from the new generation: classic chigre, creative seasonal cooking. Fusion-tinged tapas and great value.
Casa Carmen
A neighbourhood cider house in La Arena, near San Lorenzo. Famous for its giant cachopo and home-style Asturian cooking; family vibe and sharing portions.
El Mirador de la Playa
Home-style Asturian cooking right on San Lorenzo beach. Fabada, fish and homemade desserts with a good daily menu and hearty portions by the sea.
Gastrochigre
Reinvents the Asturian chigre with fusion tapas and local produce taken further afield. Casual vibe, good value and dog-friendly.
La Cacharrería
Creative cooking that fuses Asturian tradition with Asian and Mexican touches. A short but original menu in an elegant setting; booking advised.
Mesón Sancho
A small Asturian grill mesón in the old town. Sweetbreads and beef chop are the specialty; a short but well-executed menu. Book ahead.
El Rinconín de Deva
A classic Gijón country diner since 1968, deep in the Deva countryside and reopened after a refurb in 2025. Known for its spit-roast lamb and suckling pig, the grill and a family-celebration vibe.
Llagar El Mancu
Cider house and grill in Cabueñes, by the Laboral, built around a century-old hórreo. Wood-fired grill with aged T-bone, cider feasts and an outdoor kids' area.
Restaurante Merendero Camping Deva
Grill and merendero inside the Deva campsite, great for families: pool, play areas, beach bar and terrace. Cachopo, grilled meats and generous, well-priced portions; best at weekends.
Sidrería El Mallu
A long-standing Asturian cider house in Gijón, with generous portions, rice dishes and cachopo. Well-poured cider and often live music; booking is wise at weekends.
No places match these filters. Try removing one.
Where to eat cachopo in Gijón
Cachopo is Asturias' star dish: two beef fillets stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded and fried. It sounds simple, but not all are worth it.
What makes a good cachopo
A good fillet (thin and tender), a generous filling with stringy cheese, and a crisp coating that doesn't drip oil. When it's done right, one feeds two.
Classic or signature
There are lifelong traditional ones and signature versions with Asturian cheeses or surprising fillings. Ask the size before ordering: many are made to share.
Avoid the traps
Be wary of frozen cachopos on overly touristy menus. Go for places where the locals eat.
Frequently asked questions
What is cachopo?
Two veal fillets stuffed (classic: ham and cheese), breaded and fried. Usually shared: one feeds two.