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The best Tarta de Santiago in Santiago de Compostela

A moist, flourless almond cake with lemon and cinnamon, dusted with sugar around the cross of Saint James. The dish to eat here, and the three places that do it best. Recipe at chefamazing.com/food-travel/dish/santiago-de-compostela.

3 places in Santiago de Compostela · by Chef Amazing · updated October 23, 2026
Photo: Wikimedia Commons: Tamorlan, CC BY 3.0

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    Pastelería Mercedes Mora

    Rúa do Vilar

    Get: A slice of tarta de Santiago with coffee, or a whole one to carry home

    A family pastry shop in the old town known for its classic recipe.

    Rúa do Vilar, 50, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
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    A Tafona do Peregrino

    Rúa da Caldeirería

    Get: Tarta de Santiago and the almendrados

    A bakery near the market making traditional Galician sweets.

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    Casa das Tartas

    Rúa de Santiago de Chile

    Get: Tarta de Santiago, made fresh

    A pastry shop devoted to the city's almond cake.

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