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I'd say the communal meals at Murias de Rechivaldo (Las Aguedas) and Fonfria (A Reboleira). Las Aguedas because it was my first communal meal and interact with other pilgrims, and the setting at A Reboleira. Communal meals are often the best, simply for the opportunity to meet other pilgrims...
I'll second what @Paul McAmino said...Casa Susi in Trabadelo. I'd heard about an Australian-run albergue in Trabadelo (I've got a soft spot for the Aussies) so had to stay there. Fortunately they had a bed...I called in advance and Susi more or less held one for me if I'd make it by the time...
I walked from Leon to Santiago and then to Finisterre in May 2019. Several albergues stood out in my mind.
1) Las Aguedas in Murias de Rechivaldo. Great communal dinner, got to meet many fellow pilgrims on my 2nd day.
2) Casa Susi in Trabadelo. Susi and Fermin were tremendous, very generous...
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