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What to order
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Menu Del Día
Most frequently praised for being very good value, varied, plentiful, and tasty, with several reviews highlighting the affordable price, generous portions, and homemade quality.
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Hamburgers
Recommended for being especially delicious and a strong option for dinner, with one review calling the hamburgers 'buenísimas' and another praising the burgers as great, super yummy, and well priced.
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Cocido Montañés
Specifically singled out as excellent homemade comfort food, with one review noting you could repeat it as many times as you wanted and that it was of excellent quality and flavor.
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Lasaña De Carne
Mentioned as spectacular, showing up in a review that praised the overall meal and singled out this dish for its flavor and quality.
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San Jacobo De Pollo
Called spectacular in the same positive meal review, indicating it stood out for its taste and was memorable enough to be specifically recommended.
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Tiramisú
Recommended as a standout dessert, described as 'buenísimo,' which suggests it is a strong choice for ending the meal.
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Tarta De Queso
Also highlighted as a very good dessert option in a review that praised both the main courses and the desserts.
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Guisos
Praised as part of the menu for being impressive and homemade-style, contributing to the restaurant's reputation for hearty, satisfying food.
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Carnes
Recommended as part of the menu's strong selection, with reviews emphasizing the quality and impressive preparation of the meat dishes.
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Pescados
Mentioned positively among the menu options, appreciated for being part of a varied and well-executed homemade meal.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 11:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 8 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 11:30 PM |
About Mesón El Puente
Mesón El Puente is a restaurant and bar in Cartes, Cantabria, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert. Reviewers consistently praise the homemade food, abundant portions, and good value, especially the menu del día and weekend menus. The place is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with outdoor seating on a terrace and table service. It is also noted for dishes like cocido montañés, burgers, squid rings, and house-made desserts.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Mesón El Puente known for?
It is best known for cocido montañés and generous homemade menus, with many reviewers calling the portions abundant and the food very filling. The menu del día and weekend menu are often mentioned as strong value, especially for people eating in Cartes.
What dishes are most recommended at Mesón El Puente?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend cocido montañés, burgers, squid rings, lasaña de carne, ensalada de cecina, san Jacobo de pollo, tiramisú, and tarta de queso. The comments most often praise the homemade style, good flavor, and large portions, with desserts getting special mention too.
What is the atmosphere like at Mesón El Puente?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and quiet, with a terrace that is described as large and covered enough for rainy weather. It suits groups and tourists well, and the reviews also mention it as a comfortable place for solo dining or a relaxed meal in town.
Is Mesón El Puente good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, the price range is €10–20, and reviewers frequently call it barato, razonable, and good value for the amount served. The menu del día is often cited around 14€, while weekend menus are mentioned at 18€ and 23€, with many people saying they leave full.
When is the best time to visit Mesón El Puente?
Weekends and holiday periods can be busy, and several reviews mention waiting for a table when arriving around 14:00. If you want a smoother visit, it helps to come early or reserve, since the restaurant accepts reservations and the terrace and dining room fill up fast.
Is parking available at Mesón El Puente?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Mesón El Puente kid-friendly?
Yes, Mesón El Puente is good for kids.
