Essentia, Spanish restaurant in Tarancón, Spain.
Essentia is a Spanish restaurant located within Hotel Ansares, featuring multiple dining areas and a gastrobar focused on traditional Spanish cuisine and tapas. The kitchen offers both set menus and à la carte selections for different preferences and occasions.
The restaurant opened in 2016 as part of the Loriente family's business ventures, including ownership of Incarlopsa, a company specializing in premium pork products. The family's long experience in meat production shaped the restaurant's approach to sourcing and preparing dishes.
The kitchen celebrates local producers and seasonal offerings from nearby farms, with special attention to cured meats from renowned Spanish regions. Guests can see how regional products are selected and prepared daily in the open kitchen setup.
The establishment sits near exit 79 of the A3 highway, making it convenient to reach by car. Opening hours span from morning through late evening, with both casual and formal dining options available throughout the day.
A specialized curing room within the facility stores over a thousand pieces of ham under controlled ventilation and humidity conditions. Visitors can glimpse this traditional aging process and understand how time transforms the meat.
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