Llerena is a Spanish tapas bar from Jamon & Salud, dedicated purveyors of Iberico ham and meats, exclusively sourced from Extremadura. The company is very much involved in every aspect of production, from breeding to manufacturing. Llerena’s values are simple but vital - tradition, craftsmanship, identity, origin, guarantee. Based in North London, Llerena is a great spot to visit for those travelling through the city. Whether looking for an after-work spot for drinks and a nibble with colleagues, the perfect spot for a first date where you can share dishes, or a family affair over the weekend.
Why not start your journey at Llerena off with some of the food specials - choosing from a paella de marisco with prawns, squid, mussels and clams or a green beans salad topped with cherry tomatoes, crispy onion and cheese. You simply must try the Iberico ham board, whether choosing the D.O.P Dehesa de Extremadura option or the duo of two different prime jamones. When it comes to cheese to pair with your ham, choose from a delicious selection. Options include goat's cheese covered in paprika, a traditional ewe cheese, or a selection served with quince, grapes and bread sticks.
The tapas menu is delicious and varied. Choose from patatas bravas with a silky garlic sauce, padron peppers or a traditional Spanish omelette, or perhaps you fancy the spinach and blue cheese croquettes, button and chestnut mushrooms in a garlic and white wine sauce, or some yummy chorizo cooked in red wine with onions and tomato.
There's plenty more on the menu, including a selection of meat tapas - ranging from spiced Iberico black pudding sausage, a pork cut with fried cherry tomatoes and grilled lamb chops with mojo verde sauce. There are lots of fish options, too, from fresh white anchovies with olive oil and parsley, rice cooked in squid ink with baby squid and aioli sauce, prawns or yellowfin tuna loin carpaccio or fried baby squid.