As Jaen has such a good rep for quality ingredients, a visit to the local deli for treats to take home is a must for me. The most famous one in town is Casa Paco.
They have two locations, both of which are top notch and very well stocked with local goodies. The first one is at 12 Paseo de la Estacion.
And the second at 7 Plaza de los Jardinillos (opposite the main post office).
They are both on my map which is here.
I always pick up a few tins of my favourite Ortiz tuna from here.
And always a couple of local prize-winning olive oils. The Paseo de la Estacion branch has a display of the best eight local oils on a special shelf.
Must remember to get some saltcod next time. The term Bacalao Inglés refers to a good quality curing technique which gives the cod a golden colour and harder texture, rather than any appellation of origin.
I’d loved to have taken a big batch of their olives home too but one of the kind ladies said that the plastic tubs would explode in my baggage at an altitude!
Casa Paco are also known for their crisps which they bag on the premises www.patatascasapaco.com.
The toasted almonds are a good buy as well.
If you can’t face climbing the steep slope to Casa Paco to buy your olive oil then Carniceria Almaden at 7 Calle Manuel Caballero Venzalá is just two blocks from the Hotel Infanta Cristina and also has a good selection of local produce.
Happy shopping!