What We Ate in Andorra
Andorra eats is not the easiest thing to write about. We spent just two nights there, and with so much to see, we mostly grabbed whatever caught our eye along the way. Food is food, and we want to share what we actually put in our mouths while exploring this tiny mountain nation.
Pitaya Thai Street Food
We are a bit of a Pitaya fan from trips to Nice and Leuven so seeing their “From Bangkok to Andorra” banner was an instant photo opportunity. We could not resist that kind of marketing cheekiness. We went for the kao pad crusty chicken which was crispy and tasty, just what was needed. Hubby kept it classic with pad thai and paired his meal with a Singha beer while we had a Coke. We shared some satay chicken skewers because sharing is caring. For dessert there was mango ice cream to keep things sweet and simple. Bonus points go to the whole crew running the place who were Filipino which gave it a warm friendly vibe.
La Relliscada, Canillo
Before lunch, we soaked in some of Andorra’s best views at Pont Tibeta and Mirador Roc del Quer. The Tibetan Bridge and the glass viewpoint are seriously impressive. After all that fresh air and jaw-dropping views, we made a stop at La Relliscada in Canillo for lunch. He had tuna pizza and we had pepperoni. Honestly, this was a bit of a wrong decision because we were so full we could not even manage dinner when we got back to Andorra la Vella.
La Gelateria Italiana
We could not resist a quick stop at La Gelateria Italiana for some coffee ice cream. A simple treat but just the right pick-me-up after a heavy lunch.
Taverna Excálibur, Escaldes-Engordany
We popped into Taverna Excálibur for a quick drink. We had a Coke and hubby had a Lagunitas beer. The medieval-themed décor adds a bit of fun and the drinks were the perfect chill-out after a day of exploring. It is a solid spot for a casual pit stop with some character.
Borda Vella, Andorra la Vella
We did manage to sneak in a taste of traditional Andorran cuisine at Borda Vella. It is a charming spot known for its rustic mountain dishes. We tried the escudella which is a rich stew packed with meat and veggies that really warmed us up after all the walking. Hubby went for trinxat which is mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage and pork, a simple but satisfying dish. We washed it down with a local red wine and for a brief moment it felt like we were properly tasting Andorra. We did not snap pics here because sometimes you just want to focus on the food and the moment. Trust us it was worth it.
Final Thoughts
Andorra’s food scene might not be the star of the show especially if you are after local flavours but it served its purpose for quick bites between sightseeing. We mostly stuck to familiar options like pizza and Thai which was fine but we did manage to sneak in a proper taste of local cuisine at Borda Vella. With just two nights it was hard to fit everything in and sampling more of Andorra’s traditional dishes kind of fell by the wayside. Next time we would like to slow down and explore the food side a bit more because it feels like there is more to discover.
