There are just a few days left for the return of one of the biggest events as far as traditional gastronomy is concerned: the Ruta del Cocido Madrileño. Under the slogan “The taste of Madrid”, from Saturday of this weekend until March 31, the most famous dish of our cuisine will again be the protagonist of these traditional days.
During the days that the route is celebrated, about 90,000 servings of this dish will be distributed, with prices ranging from 14 € to almost 40 €, depending on the local and what the chosen menu includes (some even offer unlimited stew). In addition, there are options for both vegans and celiacs, so that no one is deprived of trying them.
In the Ruta del Cocido Madrileño not only participate establishments of the Community of Madrid with names with so many roots in these matters as Malacatín or La Bola, but also reaches restaurants in Toledo, Segovia and Guadalajara. You can consult all of them in this link.
The Cocido Madrileño Route sweepstakes
On the other hand, as usual, diners who go to any of the participating restaurants will have the chance to vote for their favorite cocido madrileño through the event’s website. And that opinion could win them one of the 100 cocidos that will be raffled during the route itself.
Once finished, another raffle will be held. In this case, a prize valued at 2,000 euros in the form of your own weight in Vino de las Moradas de San Martín D.O. Vinos de Madrid, in olive oil from Madrid, in Garbanzos de Godín (Daganzo) and an acorn-fed ham from Las Chacinas de Salamanca.
To collect the prize, the winner must present the receipt from the restaurant where he/she ate the cocido.