El Rebote
A croquette-focused tapas bar on Plaza de San Martín in Barrio Húmedo, offering a free croquette with every drink at budget-friendly prices.
Located on Plaza de San Martín in the heart of Barrio Húmedo, this spot is featured in many old town tapas routes. It does not have a standard menu or restaurant seating, selling almost exclusively croquettes. Flavors include cecina, blood sausage, cheese, chorizo, pizza, and the spicy "jalisco", with pizza and jalisco being highly recommended. A small drink paired with a croquette costs about €2, or you can order a full portion. Reviews are mixed, with some noting that the croquettes have gotten smaller, making it ideal as a quick stop on a tapas crawl rather than a full meal. Open for lunch and dinner on weekends, and mostly only for dinner on weekdays.
Opening hours
Wed–Fri 19:30–00:30; Sat & Sun 12:00–16:30, 19:30–00:30; Mon & Tue closed (information from aggregator sites, checking on-site is recommended)
Nearby sights
- Barrio Húmedo
- Plaza Mayor
- Plaza del Grano
- León Cathedral
- Casa Botines
- Museum of León
- Basilica of San Isidoro & Royal Pantheon
- Walls of León