This almond cake is the most typical sweet treat of Santiago, and tasting it has become a must-do activity if you decide to visit Galicia. If you are wondering where to buy the best Tarta de Santiago, here are the best options for trying a quality cake in the city center, including prices, locations, and opening hours.
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Pastelería Mercedes Mora
A family-run bakery since 1924. Their specialty is Tarta de Santiago, but they also offer pastries, bread, and other sweets. They have a coffee and terrace service. They have a rating of 4/5 on both Google and Tripadvisor. Originally located in the historic center of Santiago, it is now in the city center at R. de Frei Rosendo Salvado 11. The price of a 1-kilo cake is 23 euros.
Days | Hours |
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Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 9:00 – 21:00 |
Wednesday | 9:00 – 21:00 |
Thursday | 9:00 – 21:00 |
Friday | 9:00 – 21:00 |
Saturday | 9:30 – 21:00 |
Sunday | 9:30 – 21:00 |
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Casal Cotón
Traditional Galician products for over 30 years. One of the best Tarta de Santiago for 9.80 euros. They also offer cheeses, cold cuts, chocolates, cookies, wines, and liquors. They provide home delivery and online shopping for all their products, including a gluten-free version of Tarta de Santiago. Located at Rúa do Franco 44, very close to the Cathedral of Santiago in the historic center.
Days | Hours |
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Monday | 9:00 – 22:00 |
Tuesday | 9:00 – 22:00 |
Wednesday | 9:00 – 22:00 |
Thursday | 9:00 – 22:00 |
Friday | 9:00 – 22:00 |
Saturday | 9:00 – 22:00 |
Sunday | 9:00 – 22:00 |
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Convento de San Paio Antealtares
In this convent, located in Praza da Quintana de Vivos, cloistered nuns make Tarta de Santiago. It’s a place full of tradition and history, a must-visit in Santiago. At the As Monxas Delicatessen store, located on rúa Xelmírez, you can find monastic products from this and other convents in Santiago. The smallest cake costs 11 euros.
Days | Hours |
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Monday | 9:00 – 14:00, 15:00 – 18:30 |
Tuesday | 9:00 – 14:00, 15:00 – 18:30 |
Wednesday | 9:00 – 14:00, 15:00 – 18:30 |
Thursday | 9:00 – 14:00, 15:00 – 18:30 |
Friday | 9:00 – 14:00, 15:00 – 18:30 |
Saturday | 9:00 – 14:00, 15:00 – 18:30 |
Sunday | 9:00 – 14:00, 15:00 – 18:30 |
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La Perla Where to Buy the Best Tarta de Santiago
If you’ve already tried Tarta de Santiago, we offer a different option with the traditional taste. Almond toast chocolates with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, or caramel chocolate. These “Pedras de Santiago” are handmade and cost 12.50 euros for 200 grams. Although available in various patisseries in the city, La Perla offers them freshly made daily at San Francisco street, 30. They also offer traditional Tarta de Santiago and gluten-free options.
Days | Hours |
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Monday | 10:00 – 20:00 |
Tuesday | 10:00 – 20:00 |
Wednesday | 10:00 – 20:00 |
Thursday | 10:00 – 20:00 |
Friday | 10:00 – 20:00 |
Saturday | 10:00 – 20:00 |
Sunday | 10:00 – 20:00 |
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Pastelería Suevia
One of the most central patisseries with a wide variety of sweets, desserts, and pastries. Located at Rúa Xeneral Pardiñas, 17, it has a rating of 4.2/5 on Google. Its location near Hotel Compostela makes it ideal for finding quality products without going too far. The price of Tarta de Santiago is 7 euros for 400 grams.
Days | Hours |
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Monday | 8:30 – 21:00 |
Tuesday | 8:30 – 21:00 |
Wednesday | 8:30 – 21:00 |
Thursday | 8:30 – 21:00 |
Friday | 8:30 – 21:00 |
Saturday | 8:30 – 21:00 |
Sunday | 9:30 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:00 |
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Ébano
Founded in 1984, this family-run patisserie makes high-quality handmade products and one of the best Tartas de Santiago. They also create personalized cakes for birthdays, combining flavors and sizes according to the occasion. They provide service to restaurants and cafes and home delivery for a minimum amount. The Tarta de Santiago is available for 13.95 euros (700 grams) at Avenida Romero Donallo, 27.
Days | Hours |
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Monday | 8:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00 |
Tuesday | 8:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00 |
Wednesday | 8:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00 |
Thursday | 8:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00 |
Friday | 8:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00 |
Saturday | 8:00 – 15:00 |
Sunday | 8:00 – 15:00 |
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If you find the cake too dry, it’s always a good option to pair it with hot chocolate. A typical local choice that, together, makes the perfect combination. Here’s a link to find the best hot chocolate with churros in Santiago de Compostela.