Must-see restaurants in Andalucía

  • La Marmita Centro

    Cádiz

    Courtesy of Cádiz' popular La Marmita Group, this sleekly minimalist old-city spot thrills diners with its imaginative, intelligently presented Andalucian…

  • Almanaque

    Cádiz

    A rustic-chic modern-day casa de comidas with open stone, tiled floors and bright-white walls creates an intriguing setting for sampling traditional,…

  • Ultramar&nos

    Cádiz

    Busy with travellers and gaditanos alike, this expertly reimagined former ultramarinos (grocer's shop) radiates stripped-back contemporary styling with…

  • Llámame Lola

    Andalucía

    With an inviting location under the trees near the Sacra Capilla del Salvador, Lola serves up good, creative andaluz fare with less fanfare than some…

  • El Rincón de Yegen

    Las Alpujarras

    On the northern edge of the village, this cosy country restaurant centres on a wood-beamed dining room with tables around a stone fireplace. Dishes…

  • Taberna Sociedad de Plateros

    Córdoba

    Run by the silversmiths’ guild, this well-loved traditional bar-restaurant serves a selection of generous tapas and raciones (full plates of tapas items)…

  • Patio Andaluz

    Andalucía

    For a home-cooked Andalucian lunch, head for this sweet spot behind the tourist office. The menú del día features hearty mains – carrilleras (pork cheeks)…

  • Mantúa

    Jerez de la Frontera

    A subtle designer entrance reveals just a handful of tables at jerezano chef Israel Ramos' intimate, highly innovative, Cádiz-rooted Michelin-starred…

  • Tejeringo's Coffee Cafe

    Málaga

    A tejeringo is a malagueño take on Andalucía's popular churros: it's a deep-fried doughnut, curled into a wheel and usually dipped in coffee (or chocolate…

  • Parador de Granada

    Granada

    As much as for the elegant updated-Andalucian cuisine, meals at the Parador de Granada are worth a splash-out for the unique Alhambra setting: in a…

  • Mesón del Asador

    Jerez de la Frontera

    This big-and-busy spot is a carnivore's dream that dishes up generous grilled-meat tapas and full meaty spreads ranging from sizzling pork/beef/chicken…

  • N°6

    Tarifa

    All stone walls, tall tables and cheery staff, this zestful newcomer prides itself on its cocina sencilla (simple cooking), but there's nothing plain…

  • La Candela

    Cádiz

    Like an arty cafe meets colourful tapas bar, La Candela surprises with its floral-stamped windows, rustic-industrial decor and brilliantly original…

  • La Esquina de Sopranis

    Cádiz

    One of those bubbly, contemporary tapas places you'll never want to leave, Sopranis blends casual and sophisticated to perfection. The food is equally…

  • Aráis

    Andalucía

    Take your pick: tapas-style food in the laid-back, contemporary-design bar or updated Andalucian cooking in the sharply designed restaurant, all…

  • La Tapería de Columela

    Cádiz

    There's always a queue trailing out the door at wonderful, packed-out Columela, where diners both local and international feast on delicately prepped…

  • A Mar

    Jerez de la Frontera

    The latest venture from Jerez' hugely popular Albores team, seafood specialist A Mar doubles as chic tapas bar and smart restaurant, with fish-shaped…

  • La Taberna del Chef del Mar

    El Puerto de Santa María

    Decked with fish carvings and splashes of colour, this fashionable seafood tavern provides a tapas-sized taste of the cutting-edge cuisine crafted by top…

  • Atxuri

    Cádiz

    One of Cádiz’ most long-standing restaurants, Atxuri fuses Basque and Andalucian influences into a refined range of flavours. As you’d expect from a place…

  • Vino Mio

    Málaga

    This Dutch-owned restaurant has a diverse menu that includes dishes such as kangaroo steaks, vegetable stir-fries and crocodile with chutney; they hit the…

  • El Pantalán

    Cádiz' White Towns

    Fabulous Zahara views across the glassy reservoir make this relaxed restaurant and waterfront lounge bar, 3km north of town, hugely popular on warm days…

  • Hermanos Moreno

    Andalucía

    Beloved for its friendly service and reasonably priced daily specials, Moreno is one of several busy seafood spots on this square on the peninsula's…

  • Tito's Cantina

    Costa de Almería

    Founder and local legend Tito has passed away, but his legacy lives on at this festive cane-canopied cantina under the palms along Mojácar's beachfront…

  • El Faro del Puerto

    El Puerto de Santa María

    Upmarket El Faro gets busy for its traditional-with-a-hint-of-innovation take on local seafood, excellent Spanish wine list, and classically smart,…

  • LÚ, Cocina y Alma

    Jerez de la Frontera

    Hotshot local chef Juan Luis Fernández, who trained at El Puerto's celebrated Aponiente, was awarded Jerez' first Michelin star in 2018 for his…

  • Taberna Salinas

    Córdoba

    A historic bar-restaurant (since 1879), with a patio and several rooms, Salinas is adorned in classic Córdoba fashion with tiles, wine barrels, art and…

  • La Vermutera de Sevilla

    El Centro & El Arenal

    Occupying a stylish and bijou pace previously home to sherry bar Palo Cortao, this spot run by foodie couple Luis and Miriam has a friendly neighbourhood…

  • El Sombrero de Tres Picos

    Arcos de la Frontera

    Perched by the lake, 3.5km northeast of Arcos, this well-known restaurant has been revitalised by keen new owners, plating up traditional meats, stews and…

  • La Mirta

    Huelva

    This popular restaurant/wine bar on the bubbly Gran Vía specialises in local flavours blended with contemporary flair. Chocos get served with everything…

  • Mesón Pepe Julián

    Vejer de la Frontera

    Opposite the market, family-run Pepe Julián shines for its wholesome traditional home cooking. It's a hit with local Spaniards, who pack in for the…

  • Restaurante Toruño

    Andalucía

    With its traditional Andalucian atmosphere, good food and huge portions, Toruño is a perennial El Rocío favourite. Menu highlights include the free-range…

  • Zalata

    La Macarena & Alameda de Hércules

    This cheery restaurant near Palacio de las Dueñas is a hotbed of global creativity, run by Peruvian Viviana and Moroccan Younes. Ceviche features, of…

  • Abacería La Oficina

    Vejer de la Frontera

    With its chequered floors, vibrant original artwork and deliciously updated Andalucian menu, La Oficina is an atmospheric, laid-back spot for a meal in…

  • Taberna Restaurante La Tapa

    Las Alpujarras

    The distinctive flavours of the Alpujarras' culinary micro-region are skilfully melded with the area's Moorish past at pint-sized La Tapa, snugly…

  • Restaurante El Torreón

    Grazalema

    This cosy, friendly restaurant with a roaring winter fire specialises in traditional mountain cuisine, from local chorizo and cheese platters to tagarnina…

  • Bar Santos

    Córdoba

    This legendary little bar across the street from the Mezquita serves the best tortilla de patata (potato omelette) in town – and don’t the cordobeses know…

  • Bar Pacos

    Andalucía

    Hotel Puerta de la Luna's downstairs bar prepares a wide array of tasty cortesías (free tapas that come with your drink) and medias raciones. Specialties…

  • Antojitos Mexican Curious

    Andalucía

    Run by Mexican ex-pat Ulísses, this back street hole-in-the-wall sets a cheery tone with its flamboyant decor of papel picado (colourful Mexican paper…

  • El Dornillo

    Andalucía

    Good honest mountain staples – grilled meats, croquettes, revueltos (Spanish-style scrambled egg dishes) and salads – rule the menu at this centrally…

  • Alameda

    Granada

    A glassed-in, split-level gastrobar and strong wines set the contemporary-cuisine tone at elegant Alameda, where traditional, seasonal Andalucian and…