Las Termas

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Las Termas Astorga: Bib Gourmand Cocido Maragato & Home Cooking in León

A family tradition in the heart of Astorga

Just fifty metres from Astorga’s Cathedral and Gaudí’s Palacio Episcopal, Las Termas has been run by Maribel and Santiago since the year 2000. Their daughter Soraya, an architect by training, now works alongside her father in the dining room, continuing the family’s thirty-plus years of experience in hospitality. The restaurant’s warm, personal service – Santiago’s hallmark – makes every guest feel at home.

The star of the house: Cocido Maragato

Las Termas is known above all for its traditional Cocido Maragato, a slow-cooked stew that is eaten “al revés” – in reverse order. The meal begins with ten different cuts of meat and a savoury stuffing, served with fine slices of fresh tomato. Next come chickpeas with potato and cabbage, followed by a delicate noodle soup, and finally homemade custard with sponge cake and a traditional puchero coffee. Santiago’s secret? “Madrugar” – getting up early to start the fire and let the ingredients cook at a very low heat. The result is a rich, clean-tasting broth with no grease.

The chickpeas themselves are a point of pride: small, buttery, and carefully selected each year. Guests often buy them to take home. The restaurant’s home cooking extends beyond the cocido, with dishes such as Maragata salad (made with those same chickpeas), Valdeón cheese mushrooms, fried bacalao, and red meats from the nearby Teleno mountains. Most ingredients come from local producers, supporting the region’s economy and flavours.

Recognition and location

In 2026, Las Termas earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand, an award that celebrates good quality, good value cooking – a perfect match for the honest, generous food served here. The restaurant sits on the Camino de Santiago, making it a natural stop for pilgrims and travellers alike. Whether for a full cocido or a custom menu for a celebration, the team’s dedication to tradition and quality is unmistakable.