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What to order at La Bandera
- Must order
- Iberico pluma; papas arrugadas with red and green mojo.
- Signature dishes
- Iberico pork pluma, Canarian wrinkled potatoes with mojo
- Editor tip
- Book the kitchen table for the seven-course tasting; bar walk-ins fine for tapas.
CuisineSpanish
Price£££
Neighborhooddeansgate
HoursMon-Thu 12:00-22:00, Fri 12:00-23:00, Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-22:00
Phone+44 161 833 9019
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Signature dishes: Iberico pork pluma, Canarian wrinkled potatoes with mojo
Must order: Iberico pluma; papas arrugadas with red and green mojo.
Tip: Book the kitchen table for the seven-course tasting; bar walk-ins fine for tapas.
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Location
Address: 2 Ridgefield, Manchester M2 6EQ
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