Pepelu Sánchez, chef of the El Portichuelo restaurant
El Portichuelo is one of Granada's restaurants that best blends history and family tradition with the personal touch of its chef, Pepelu Sánchez.
And that's where Pepelu comes in: he grew up within that history and learned to cook from a young age, but he's also developed his own way of understanding it. It's a perfect blend of traditional cuisine, the flavors of Granada, and a desire to create new things without ever losing sight of his roots. His dishes showcase Pepelu the chef, but also the son, the brother, and the custodian of a family culinary and hospitality tradition that has been in the kitchen his entire life. He uses this foundation to unleash his boundless creativity, eager to continue growing and taking on new challenges and projects.
Portichuelo practices a welcoming cuisine, focused on quality ingredients, with dishes that remind us of home and where we can sit down to a meal without rushing.
A menu for Culinary Masters
The special menu for Culinary Masters that Pepelu Sánchez has prepared and that IDEAL readers will be able to enjoy under privileged conditions, is made up of the dishes detailed below.
Appetizer: Trio of croquettes. Starter: Ajoblanco with cured bonito and grapes. Fish: Cod loin with tripe. Meat: Braised pork cheek bikini sandwich, pumpkin ice cream and cured cheese, and for dessert: Grandma Ani's birthday cake.