🏛️ Casa Pepe de la Judería is much more than a restaurant. It is a piece of Córdoba's living history, a place where time seems to have stood still to preserve the essence of the taverns of yesteryear.
Since its founding in 1929 by José Jiménez Aroca, popularly known as "Pepe de la Judería", this establishment has been a meeting point for Cordobans, regulars and illustrious visitors. Throughout its almost 100 years of history, it has maintained its philosophy intact: to offer good service, a good dish and affection towards the customer, the supplier and the workers.
In this guide, The Sun Places reveals all the secrets of this legendary corner.
Where is Casa Pepe de la Judería located?
🏛️ Casa Pepe de la Judería is located at Calle Romero, number 1, in the heart of the Judería, the most emblematic and touristy district of Córdoba. Its location is unbeatable: just a 2-minute walk from the Mosque-Cathedral, 5 minutes from the Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs and 3 minutes from the famous Calleja de las Flores.
The venue has a ground-floor tavern with an Andalusian-style bar, several rooms and lounges, an interior patio typical of Cordoban houses, and an upper terrace with unmistakable views of the bell tower of the Mosque. Its capacity is 150 people.
History of Casa Pepe de la Judería: from "El Triunfo" tavern to a century-old institution
The history of Casa Pepe de la Judería begins long before 1929. The premises already existed as a tavern under the name "El Triunfo", run by Manuel Criado.
In 1928, José Jiménez Aroca (1904-1985), a 25-year-old young man who had worked as a kitchen hand at the "Cuatro Naciones" hotel and as head chef at the Simón hotel, bought the tavern for 7,500 pesetas.
Over the years, "El Triunfo" would end up changing its name to the one we all know today: Casa Pepe de la Judería.
Pepe, as everyone called him, was a humble, home-loving man of great humanity. Although his cooking could have elevated him to the highest levels, he decided to stay in his city, serving customers and friends in his tavern with exquisite quality.
Among the most illustrious names who passed through there, the highlight is Ángelo Roncalli, who was the Nuncio of H.H. in Paris and would later be crowned as Pope John XXIII in 1958. Pepe always said that his tavern was a "pilgrimage centre" and that, if he had charged per visit, he would have amassed a fortune.
Pepe ran the tavern until the day of his death, 1 August 1985. In 1994, Miguel Cabezas (Puente Genil, 1963) and his wife, Lola Carmona, took over the business.
In 2001, they carried out a reconstruction and modernisation, expanding the premises with two more floors dedicated to dining, but respecting the original patio and ground floor. They recovered Pepe's idea of serving tapas and half portions, an innovation at that time.
In recognition of its age and trajectory, Casa Pepe de la Judería has been recognised as a Historic Tavern by the Córdoba City Council, forming part of a select group of 12 taverns with this seal in the city.
Among its awards also stand out the Bronze Plaque for Tourist Merit (1970), presented by Ramón Serrano Suñer, and the Golden Frying Pan during the first gastronomic days of Córdoba (1978).
Restaurant Recommended by the Michelin Guide 2026
- Casa Pepe de la Judería has been recognised as a recommended restaurant by the Michelin Guide 2026. This recognition materialised with the delivery of the accredited plaque at an event held in Málaga on 16 March 2026, organised by CaixaBank.
A Repsol Guide Sun
- It maintains its Repsol Guide Sun, which it received on 28 February 2022. The Repsol Guide highlights that this establishment maintains "intact the layout and decoration of an authentic traditional Cordoban tavern", as well as the "omnipresent charm" that overflows from its rooftop terrace with views of the Mosque
Gastronomy of Casa Pepe de la Judería: the tradition of the three cultures
The menu at Casa Pepe de la Judería is a journey into Cordoban culinary tradition, with the influence of the three cultures (Christian, Muslim and Jewish) that have shaped the city's history. Its most emblematic dishes are:
- Oxtail: It became famous both inside and outside Córdoba and remains one of the house's star dishes.
- Salmorejo and mazamorra: Two emblematic cold soups of Cordoban gastronomy that have a prominent place on the menu.
- Aubergines with cane honey: A dish of Arab origin that combines the crunchiness of fried aubergine with the sweetness of honey.
- Meat with tomato: Originally kidneys in sherry, it is one of the dishes recovered from Pepe Jiménez's tradition
- Fried fish: Anchovies, soles, tuna and stuffed hake, made with locally sourced products.
- Zuheros cheese salad: A more contemporary creation that incorporates local products.
- Orange salad with cod: A refreshing and traditional combination.
The menu also includes cogollitos, venison and other dishes from Cordoban cuisine. All accompanied by Montilla-Moriles wines, of which Casa Pepe are "lovers and defenders".
Where to eat at Casa Pepe de la Judería?: charming spaces
Casa Pepe de la Judería offers different spaces to enjoy its gastronomy:
- The ground-floor tavern: A cosy space with a classic Andalusian bar, where you can have tapas and enjoy a good conversation over wines and snacks
- The restaurant: It preserves the mythical heritage of the traditional rooms, where ancestral dishes can be savoured in a more formal atmosphere.
- The interior patio: A typical space of Cordoban houses, ideal for an al fresco meal.
- The upper terrace: The most highly valued by customers, with unmistakable views of the Mosque's bell tower.
What Casa Pepe de la Judería represents for Córdoba, Andalusia and The Sun Places
For Córdoba, Casa Pepe de la Judería is a symbol of Cordoban gastronomic tradition and hospitality. Its almost 100 years of history make it a privileged witness to the city's evolution and a meeting point for generations of Cordobans.
For Andalusia, it represents the survival of historic taverns as spaces for culture, gatherings and good food, where traditional cuisine is preserved and adapted to new times.
For The Sun Places, Casa Pepe de la Judería symbolises authenticity, excellence and the luxury of the authentic. When you stay at our Luxury Apartment in Córdoba, we invite you to discover this legendary corner, to try its oxtail and salmorejo, and to feel part of Córdoba's history.
Because at The Sun Places we believe that luxury also lies in the flavours that have endured for a century.
The perfect plan with The Sun Places to discover Casa Pepe de la Judería
Friday:
- Welcome dinner at Casa Pepe de la Judería to taste their famous Oxtail and salmorejo
- At night, a walk through the illuminated Judería and a visit to the Synagogue
Saturday:
- Lunch at Casa Pepe de la Judería to try the aubergines with honey and the Fried Fish
- Dinner at Casa Pepe de la Judería to taste the meat with tomato and the wines of Montilla-Moriles and the Oil that is Liquid Gold in this area
Sunday:
- Farewell lunch at Casa Pepe de la Judería to try the mazamorra and the orange salad with cod
- In the afternoon, shopping for crafts at the Zoco Municipal and final photos at the Calleja de las Flores
- Return with the unforgettable memory of a journey into the past
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