Marbella
Tucked into a pretty old town square, this friendly newcomer wins accolades for its reasonably priced homemade tapas (six for €10), including vegan,…
Must-see restaurants in Andalucía
La Macarena & Alameda de Hércules
Located in the basement under the giant mushroom pillars of the Metropol Parasol, this indoor neighbourhood market sells fruit, veggies and fish. Its…
Triana
One of a string of bars on Triana's popular riverside strip, this modest place is about as authentic as it gets: simple tapas, football on the big screen…
El Centro & El Arenal
With well-placed people-watching tables and an Italianate interior featuring two huge Murano chandeliers and glass cabinets full of delicate pastries,…
Córdoba
A meal here makes a fine complement to the nearby Casa de Sefarad museum, as it brings the Sephardic tradition to the table, along with some andalusí …
Andalucía
No-frills but often packed to the gills, the 'Red Duck' concentrates on one thing – top seafood tapas. Unless you've grabbed one of the few tables out on…
Andalucía
La Manchega has been in action since 1886; apart from enjoying the bocadillos (long bread rolls with fillings including five types of tortilla) and…
Andalucía
The ancient, wood-beamed bar has antlers and boar heads protruding from the walls, and there's a dining room adjoining, plus outdoor tables on the plaza…
Andalucía
With astounding views of tens of thousands of olive trees and a fabulously scenic terrace beneath Zuheros castle, this place produces food of…
Andalucía
With a smallish bar area in black, white and silver, but also tables outside on the pedestrian street, La Tintorera turns out reasonably tasty…
Andalucía
Under an amazing collection of mounted antlers, horns and animal heads (the restaurant styles itself as a museo cinegético – hunting museum), dine on game…
Cádiz
Amid the Barrio de la Viña's countless fish restaurants, this Spanish-Argentine mesón serves fried prawns, fish brochettes and – if you happen to arrive…
Andalucía
A large cafe with a sort of tropical-colonial ambience, Colombia is busy most of the day and a fine place for breakfast. Try one of their blankitas …
Andalucía
This classy terrace cafe on the main plaza makes a great spot to watch Aracena go by as you enjoy tapas and raciones (full-plate servings) celebrating…
Málaga
Old-fashioned pastry shop and cafe on pedestrianised Calle Marqués de Larios with bow-tied waiters serving elderly women with mucho hairspray. As Málaga’s…
Málaga
Longstanding restaurant offering a menu of solidly traditional Andalucian cuisine with an emphasis on meat dishes; the oxtail is a speciality. The…
Sevilla Province
Sidling up to Plaza de San Fernando, this ever-popular bar offers prime plaza-side seating and a tasty array of tapas, mains and raciones. As well as…
Antequera
A great place for inexpensive, varied tapas that can give you a taster of local dishes such as cochinillo (suckling pig), or porra antequerana. There are…
Málaga
Named for a local flamenco singer, this tiled bar and restaurant is famed for its pescaitos fritos (fried fish) and typical local tapas, including wedges…
Andalucía
A reasonable bet under the Paseo de la Constitución arches, with cheerful service and typical Jaén dishes from lamb chops to partridge pâté and various…
Granada
The grand columned interior of this venerable cafe on Granada's main drag is a plush spot for breakfast. Sit at the bar with the working stiffs wolfing…
Córdoba
Makes sense that the cheapest tapas in town are amid the alternative bar zone. At this small but understandably popular bar you get a generous tapa free…
Ronda
If you’re on a long haul and need a break from tapas, you can’t go wrong with the genuine Italian fare served up in this economical place, run by a couple…
Granada
More about hot chocolate and churros than football, this chandeliered cafe dates from 1903 and is generally packed with coiffured señoras, families and…
Granada
Granada meets Las Vegas at this kitsch bar. But while the decor – chandeliers and fleck wallpaper – stands out, the tapas, burgers and bocatas (sub…
Jerez de la Frontera
The Cruz whips up good seafood, revueltos (scrambled-egg dishes), meats and salads, delivered at outdoor tables on a quiet little plaza or inside…
Córdoba
Good for anything from breakfast to burgers, couscous to salads, or a fresh juice, afternoon tea or evening tipple, Tortuga is one of a cluster of…
Andalucía
One of several beachfront restaurants where you can loll around all afternoon with a bottle of wine as the kids throw pebbles into the sea and the…
Sevilla Province
A historic address on Osuna's main throughfare, this centuries-old pastelería – it opened its doors in 1750 – is where locals come for their Sunday treats…
Andalucía
Overseen by Don Custodio with the same care that he brings to his attached small hotel, the Zahorí prepares traditional sierra fare from lamb chops to…
Andalucía
A good choice for refreshments, with a contemporary twist on local fare in some of its dishes including venison burgers, partridge paté and charcoal…
Andalucía
A no-frills restaurant and bar on the main drag through town, with good valley panoramas from its bright dining room. It's a good bet for raciones of…
Andalucía
Bask in the lovely leafy setting of Plaza La Glorieta from the sunny terrace of this long-standing bar-restaurant. Don't expect culinary fireworks – just…
Granada
In the centre of Granada's touristy heartland near the cathedral, this place looks good with its intimate bistro interior and tall wrought-iron doors. The…
Córdoba
The Astronauta produces a galaxy of Mediterranean dishes with an emphasis on fresh, healthy ingredients: zesty salads, mezes, lamb moussaka, burgers …
Andalucía
Good regional cooking (wild mushrooms, ham-stuffed chard) is served in this country-style restaurant with fireplace and on its adjacent terrace at the…
Las Alpujarras
After a hike in the hills, reward yourself with an ice-cold beer and no-nonsense plato alpujarreño (spicy sausage, black pudding, bacon, a fried egg,…
Costa del Sol
Glide up in the lift and step out onto the terrace for a panoramic view of the coast. Superb wines are available by the glass, and the menu includes light…
Almería
Office workers and señoras with mucho hairspray like to meet at this, one of Almería’s best-known cafes. It's open throughout the day but is particularly…
Córdoba
Big portions and small prices mean this fast, casual restaurant/bar keeps pretty busy, primarily with young cordobeses enjoying a drink (and the free tapa…
