Bar Don Jamón is a tapas bar in Espolon, Burgos. Rated 4.3 stars from 1171 Google reviews. Known for pork that lands and service that feels personal. Best for group dinner and solo dining. Features a undefined terrace.
Rankings updated April 2026
Bar Don Jamón
Quick Verdict
Locals from Madrid make the trip back for this one. It's the rare tapas bar where the ham tastes like it means something and the staff remember your name.
You want proper jamón and pork cooked with care, or you're bringing a group and need somewhere that handles 9 people without dropping the pace.
About Bar Don Jamón
Bar Don Jamón is a casual tapas bar on Calle Álvar García in Burgos's Espolón neighbourhood, built on ham and pork done right. You'll stand at the bar or grab a table, order small plates—pluma, presa, jamón, croquetas, torreznos—and drink wine or beer whilst the staff keeps you moving. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the meat ("jugosas, sabrosas, de esas que se recuerdan días después"), the execution of traditional dishes, and the service that feels attentive without fuss. The chocolate cake closes things properly. It's the kind of place where a group of 9 leaves feeling looked after, and a solo diner feels equally at home. Prices sit between €10–20 per person, which reviewers call "fair" for what lands on the plate.
What Stands Out
Pork that lands
Reviewers specifically highlight pluma and presa as "at an impressive level, juicy, flavourful, the kind you remember days later". The ham is called "incredible" and "speaks for itself". Torreznos and croquetas are described as "authentic, well-made, with nothing to envy the best".
Service that feels personal
Multiple reviews name staff members—Laura, Juanjo, Andrea, Nati, José—and describe them as "exceptional, close and professional", "friendly and attentive at all times", and "always with a good face and great quality". One reviewer notes José "knows how to take care of customers".
Consistent execution across the menu
Reviewers report "everything was of excellent quality", "everything was delicious", and praise specific dishes (ham sandwiches, calamari, blood sausage with piquillo peppers). The chocolate cake gets called "SPECTACULAR" in capitals. One repeat visitor from Madrid says they "never miss the chance to eat at Don Jamón".
What Customers Say
Un sábado por la noche fuimos a cenar al Bar Don Jamón con el equipo, 9 personas, y la experiencia fue sencillamente redonda.
La pluma y la presa estaban a un nivel impresionante, jugosas, sabrosas, de esas que se recuerdan días después.
Real quotes from Google Reviews
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
Calle Álvar García, 2, 09004 Burgos, España
+34 947 27 28 72☀️Outdoor
“Buen ambiente de terraza”
Nice terrace atmosphere
— Diego Rodríguez
Frequently Asked Questions about Bar Don Jamón
Reservations are accepted and recommended for lunch and dinner (especially weekends). No online booking—call ahead or walk in before 12:30 on Saturday if you want a table without waiting.
€10–20 per person for tapas and drinks. Reviewers call it "fair" and "great value" for the quality of meat and execution.
The pluma and presa are the standouts—reviewers describe them as juicy and flavourful. The jamón speaks for itself. Croquetas, torreznos, and blood sausage with piquillo peppers are solid. Finish with the chocolate cake or orange cake.
Casual and cosy, built for standing at the bar or sitting at a table. Full by 8pm on a Saturday. Groups of 9 fit comfortably. Solo diners are welcome and well-looked-after.
Monday–Thursday 8am–midnight, Friday–Sunday noon–midnight. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner all available. Brunch reservations recommended.
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