En Tiempos de Maricastaña is a restaurant in Cathedral, Burgos. Rated 4.1 stars from 3769 Google reviews. Known for kitchen that doesn't repeat itself and service that's attentive without hovering. Best for group dinner and date night. Ranked #8 of 8 in Cathedral.
Rankings updated April 2026
En Tiempos de Maricastaña
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Quick Verdict
Locals keep returning because the kitchen stays consistent and the staff remembers your name. It's the kind of place that works whether you're solo, with a group, or trying to impress someone.
You want cooking that surprises you without the wait or the price tag of Burgos's fancier spots — €20–30 gets you real food, not theatre.
About En Tiempos de Maricastaña
En Tiempos de Maricastaña sits on Paseo Espolón in Burgos's cathedral quarter, doing what it does without fuss: cooking well, serving fast, and treating regulars like they matter. It's a restaurant that works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner — reviewers mention coming back at different times of day and never being disappointed. The kitchen runs combinations that surprise you (caramelised onion on a vegan burger, txangurro croquetas, pulpo that lands), and the service moves with purpose without pretension. You'll find vegetarian and vegan options that aren't afterthoughts, gluten-free dishes properly handled, and a wine list that doesn't embarrass the food. The space itself gets attention — original décor, proper presentation, details that tell you someone's thinking about what you're eating, not just pushing plates. Regulars come back because it doesn't disappoint. Tourists find it by accident and wonder why it's not packed.
What Stands Out
Kitchen that doesn't repeat itself
Reviewers praise 'combinaciones innovadoras' and a 'carta extensa' that surprises. One customer notes 'cada vez que visitamos Burgos' they return and 'no defrauda' — the food stays at the level of 'los mejores restaurantes de Burgos.' Specific dishes mentioned: txangurro and chipiron croquetas ('espectaculares'), caramelised onion on the vegan burger ('brilla por sí sola'), pulpo and salmon that made one diner say 'hacia tiempo que no disfrutaba tanto cenando.'
Service that's attentive without hovering
Multiple reviewers highlight speed and friendliness: 'servicio atento y rápido,' 'camareros amables y siempre dispuestos a complacerte,' even staff finishing late shifts welcomed customers 'without any issues.' One customer singled out a server by name: 'Nuestro camarero, Medeko, ha sido increíble. Rápido, simpático y amable.'
Details that matter — presentation, gluten-free, vegan options
A regular notes 'cada detalle, desde la presentación al servicio, es de 10.' Reviewers specifically praise vegetarian and vegan offerings ('no hay muchos sitios con oferta vegetariana/vegana en Burgos'), gluten-free handling ('100% opciones sin gluten'), and 'platos exquisitamente elaborados.'
What Customers Say
Very positive experience, the food is good and the staff proved extremely helpful.
Y todo en un entorno donde cada detalle, desde la presentación al servicio, es de 10 (en esta app 5).
Even when finishing work late, the place welcomed us without any issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions about En Tiempos de Maricastaña
€20–30 per head. Reviewers call it 'precios aceptables' for the quality you're getting — the kitchen's working at the level of Burgos's best spots without the markup.
Yes. The vegan burger gets specific praise for texture and caramelised onion, and reviewers confirm '100% opciones sin gluten' are handled properly — not an afterthought.
No online booking available. Walk in or call ahead — it fills by dinner time on weekends.
Reviewers single out the txangurro and chipiron croquetas ('espectaculares'), the vegan burger if you're not eating meat, the pulpo and salmon for mains, and the desserts. One customer mentions the morcilla pincho as a standout.
Yes. Reviewers mention 'desayunos buenísimos' and praise the coffee ('muy ricos los cafés'). It works across the day — customers mention visiting at different times and never being disappointed.
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