El Palenque
An institution in the Port Market since 1958, blending beef from the rotisserie grill with Galician flavors.
Located inside the historic Port Market (Mercado del Puerto) built in 1868 in the Old Town, at Pérez Castellano 1579, this restaurant has officially been operating since 1958. Signature dishes include bone-in ribeye, short ribs (asado de tira), and baby lamb from the rotisserie grill, alongside Galician empanadas and Galician octopus, with some ingredients imported from Spain. Visiting for lunch is generally recommended, and Saturdays are particularly lively. During peak hours, booking via the official website or by calling +598 2917 0190 is advised. The market is at the western end of the Old Town near the port and is easily accessible on foot.
Opening hours
Mainly open for lunch, with Saturday lunch being the busiest; recent official hours not found, please call to confirm before visiting
Nearby sights
- Mercado del Puerto
- Museo del Carnaval
- Palacio Taranco
- Museo Gurvich
- Catedral Metropolitana de Montevideo
- Ciudad Vieja
- Museo Andes 1972
- Museo Torres García