Attention: Asador de la Reina from Granada was not included in the World's 50 Best Restaurants ranking, but in the list of the 30 must-visit restaurants for meat lovers, according to Tapas magazine. The establishment is located at 15 Laurel de la Reina Street, in La Zubia, Granada, Spain, and is one of the 30 grilling-specialized restaurants selected by Tapas magazine for its 2026 edition. Asador de la Reina, a meat restaurant in Granada, is a prominent figure in the Tapas magazine selection for 2026. Sergio Lara, known by the nickname 'el Cangrejo,' runs the kitchen of Asador de la Reina. He has 30 years of experience and was a finalist in the National Barbecue Competition at San Sebastián's Gastronómika, a benchmark event for meat preparation experts. The restaurant promoted the selection through a post on the Instagram social media platform, alongside its official account @asadordelareina. The culinary proposal includes selected meats from northern Spain, Switzerland, and Japan. The facilities feature open and closed JOSPER grills, a Castilian olive wood oven, and DRY AGER aging chambers. It is the only restaurant in Granada certified with the IGP Lechazo de Castilla y León (Castilian suckling lamb) logo. Asador de la Reina boasts a wine cellar with over 550 wine references, designed to complement its meat specialties. The historic building housing the restaurant dates back to the late 15th century. According to tradition passed down by the restaurant, Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand I of Castile visited this place on June 18, 1491, along with their personal guard, to observe Granada while it was under Nasrid rule. Asador de la Reina combines product, technique, and tradition, presenting itself as a true temple for meat lovers and being included in the list of the best meat establishments in Spain compiled by Tapas Magazine. [1]
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