Must-see restaurants in Andalucía

  • La Bodega

    Andalucía

    It doesn't look like much with its workaday setting and clichéd decor – farm tools on the walls and hanging hams – but La Bodega hits the mark with its…

  • Lamarca

    Almería

    The display of hanging hams, wines and cheeses fronting this cosy backroom restaurant give the game away. This is the place to get to grips with Spain's…

  • La Casa del Dulce

    Ronda

    Stop by La Casa del Dulce and ogle the trays of freshly baked mantecada biscuits, a delicious, crumbly speciality based on almonds and topped with icing…

  • Centro de Visitantes Restaurante

    Málaga Province

    The restaurant in the Centro de Visitantes does an ultra-greasy plato torcaleño that consists of pork lard, sausage, fried eggs, fried green peppers and…

  • Hotel Sierra y Cal

    Cádiz' White Towns

    At the eastern end of town, this locally popular hotel cafe-restaurant rustles up meaty mains, omelettes, revueltos (scrambles), montaditos (mini filled…

  • Taberna Juanito Gómez

    Cádiz' White Towns

    A simple little place that does tasty, decent-value tapas and montaditos (bite-sized filled rolls) taking in all your usual favourites: garlic prawns,…

  • Costamarga

    Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar

    Sit down to fresh fish on the beach at this casual eatery, one of several fronting the sand. Recommendations from the fryer include chipirones (thimble…

  • Café Colón

    Almería

    It's a hit with the local breakfast crowd, who swarm to the outdoor tables on warm weekend mornings to fuel up on churros and hot chocolate. It's also…

  • El Gallo Azul

    Jerez de la Frontera

    Housed in a circular Jerez-emblem building with a sherry logo, El Gallo Azul has a tiny tapas bar with subtly updated bites and tables spilling out onto…

  • Bar-Restaurante El Kiosko

    Málaga Province

    El Kiosko is a traditional Andalucian bar located at the start of the Caminito del Rey right where the bus stops. It's good for light bites, coffee and…

  • Cafetería Rumores

    Grazalema

    'Rumores' is where most of the local ones start, judging by the loquaciousness of the clientele. Coffees, croissants and tostadas are complemented by an…

  • Hostal El Álamo

    Andalucía

    Hornachuelos' most convenient lodging has a satisfactory restaurant with mainly meaty offerings including venison and wild boar, but also some egg and…

  • La Puerta Falsa

    Andalucía

    With a pretty patio and a good choice not only of hill-country meat and egg dishes, but also of seafood, friendly La Puerta Falsa is a welcome find in…

  • Café Lisboa

    Granada

    This well-placed cafe does a roaring trade serving footsore tourists with drinks and international comfort food, including full English and American…

  • La Taberna

    Andalucía

    Simple menu, quick service, tasty food – La Taberna is an oasis of solid reliability in a town where food can sometimes be a little on the expensive side.

  • Cafetería Rotacapa

    Grazalema

    Join the local chatter at this bubbly, flowery-walled haven of homemade cakes, pastries, tostadas, coffee and cooked breakfasts.

  • Casa del Monte

    Andalucía

    A pleasant spot under the arches of the town-hall plaza in the upper town, specialising in grilled and baked meats and fish.

  • Restaurante Cristina

    Andalucía

    A popular restaurant serving paella, seafood, venison (the house special) and more.

  • Nuevo Casino

    Andalucía

    Here you can dine in the courtyard of a 16th-century palace, though it's part of a local citizens' association and nothing fancy – the chairs and tables…

  • El Picoteo

    Huelva

    On the north side of Pablo Rada is this casual tapas joint. It's often packed but the kitchen can handle any size crowd. Bacalao (cod) is prepared in all…