S2, Ep : 72. What is "Menu del dia" in Spain.
This week in Spanish Loops, we talk about the quintessential Spanish culinary tradition known as the "Menú del Día." Established in 1965 under a law enacted during Francisco Franco's regime, the Menú del Día was initially introduced as the "menú turístico", (tourist menu) to promote tourism.
This legislation mandated that restaurants offer a fixed-price midday meal, ensuring both tourists and local workers had access to affordable and nutritious lunch options.
Traditionally available during lunchtime on working days, the Menú del Día typically includes three courses: a starter (primer plato)…
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