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May 14 2026
Spanish Restaurant La Cúpula de El Capricho Ranks #1 in World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2026
A newly opened restaurant in Jiménez de Jamuz, León, has been named the best steakvrestaurant in the world by The World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2026. La Cúpula de El Capricho topped the list that celebrates international excellence in meat, sourcing, preparation, and presentation. It’s a list that, once again, emphasizes Spain’s dominance in elevated dining, with Spanish establishments making up five of the top 10.
La Cúpula de El Capricho in Spain is ranked the number one steak restaurant in the world for 2026, leading a prestigious list that heavily features international excellence in meat, sourcing, and preparation.
The World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2026 is the seventh edition of an award that has cemented its place as the definitive list of the world’s best steak restaurants. Rankings take various factors into consideration, ranging from flavor, texture, cut quality. and cooking technique to the sourcing of ingredients and overall atmosphere.
A singular culinary experience
La Cúpula de El Capricho is located in the small municipality of Jiménez de Jamuz, around 70 kilometers southwest of the city of León. The creation of Spanish chef José Gordon, it leads diners on a five-hour, 20-course food experience, from the pastures, where more than 300 oxen graze, to the subterranean cellars, and the dome (la cúpula) where the tastings take place.
The entire dining experience is designed to evoke the traditions of the land, the passion for good food, and the culinary roots of the locals. The exclusive menu is centered on José Gordón’s world-famous chuleta (ribeye steak), sourced from heritage Iberian breeds such as Sayaguesa, Retinta, and Rubia Gallega (which produces premier Galician beef). They also utilize exceptional Spanish meat that carries quality certifications (PGI). This includes Tudanca (PGI Carne de Cantabria), Morucha (from PGI Carde Morucha), and Avileña (PGI Carne de Ávila). Further distinction comes courtesy of La Cúplua’s accompanying wine cellar, featuring more than 20,000 bottles of local and international wines.
Described by World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants as “One of the most remarkable dining experiences anywhere on Earth at the moment,” La Cúpula de El Capricho certainly deserves its place at the top of the rankings.
Spain consolidates its dominance
Once again, Spanish restaurants have dominated the list of the world’s best steakhouses. Laia Erretegia, in Hondarribia, came in at number three. They use wood-fired grill and traditional Basque cooking techniques of the Iberian Peninsula, in particular dry-aged beef from local breeds.
Michelin-tipped Lana, based in Madrid, secured fifth spot, while Casa Julián in De Tolosa was awarded sixth place on the list. They serve meat from mature breeds of the Iberian Peninsula, with popular cuts including skirt steak and ribeye.
La Cúpula de El Capricho chef José Gordon had another entry in the top 10, with his renowned Bodega El Capricho coming in tenth place. This restaurant serves steak sourced from heritage Iberian cattle that has been self dry-aged for up to 160 days. Menu standouts include ox steak, ox tongue, and cecina.
