Must-see restaurants in Andalucía

  • Panaceite

    Andalucía

    Always packed, this corner bar near the cathedral has a semicircle of outside tables. It serves some seriously good tapas and raciones, such as pork…

  • Casa Lola

    Málaga

    Fronted by traditional blue-and-white tiles, this ever-bustling spot serves a luscious range of pinchos (Basque-style tapas), accompanied by vermouth on…

  • Arte y Cocina

    Fuengirola

    The Italian-inflected food at this spot on Fuengirola's restaurant row is fresh as the decor. Expect artfully presented starters – from handmade ricotta…

  • Bar-Restaurante El Acebuchal

    Málaga Province

    This wonderful bar-restaurant is the focal point of Acebuchal village. It's a favoured stop for walkers and lovers of rural tranquility and plies some of…

  • La Tranca

    Málaga

    You’ll have to elbow your way through the melee to get served in La Tranca, a slim, old-fashioned bar with a rock-band-like following where discarded…

  • La Peregrina Centro

    Málaga

    A seafood lover's dream, this white-tiled shoebox of a tapas bar is fantastic place to indulge your 'try-everything-on-the-menu' fantasies, with tapas…

  • Mercado Victoria

    Córdoba

    The Mercado Victoria is, yes, a food court – but an unusually classy one, with almost everything, from Argentine empanadas and Mexican burritos to sushi…

  • Restaurante La Fuente

    Andalucía

    The small village of Zagrilla Alta is 11km northwest of Priego, and well worth the trek for the warm welcome and terrific homestyle cooking you'll receive…

  • Restaurante Juan José

    Huelva

    Locals regularly pack into this humble, friendly neighbourhood restaurant 1.5km northeast of Plaza de las Monjas for its fabulously gooey tortilla de…

  • El Faro de Cádiz

    Cádiz

    Ask any gaditano for their favourite Cádiz tapas bar and there’s a strong chance they’ll choose El Faro. Seafood, particularly the tortillitas de…

  • Casa Bigote

    Sanlúcar de Barrameda

    A touch more elegant than its neighbours, long-established Casa Bigote is seafood-tastic Bajo de Guía's most renowned restaurant. House specials include…

  • Alquería de Morayma

    Las Alpujarras

    You'll need your own wheels but it's well worth seeking out the Alquería, 2km south of Cádiar, for its winning combination of tranquil countryside setting…

  • Azabache

    Huelva

    Join the sophisticated local crowd squeezing into this narrow tiled tapas bar in the heart of Huelva's pedestrianised downtown. Busy, helpful waiters are…

  • El Bar de Fede

    Granada

    'Fede' refers to hometown poet Federico García Lorca, whose free, creative spirit seems to hang over this chicly styled, gay-friendly bar. Patterned…

  • Los Geráneos

    Andalucía

    With tables on a cobbled plaza beneath sky-blue windows or amid wood beams and dangling onions in the charmingly rustic interior, Los Geráneos is a packed…

  • La Bodeguilla

    Andalucía

    No frills, precious few tables: this old-school hang-out just off the main Avenida Medina Olmos is one of Guadix' best and oldest tapas bars (since 1904)…

  • Surla

    Tarifa

    Decorative surf boards, wall-mounted chairs and Balinese umbrellas fill the leafy, tropical-feel interior of this wonderful laid-back cafe, where the…

  • La Bicicleta

    Córdoba

    This friendly, informal spot welcomes one and all with an array of drinks – from long, cool multi-fruit juices whizzed up on the spot to cocktails, beer…

  • Lobito del Mar

    Marbella

    Chiringuito restaurants are usually on the beach, but if you're a well-known chef called Dani Garcia with several Michelin stars to your name you can…

  • Brunchit

    Málaga

    Set on Málaga’s scruffy but increasingly trendy Calle Carretería, Brunchit, despite the name, is open all day ready to serve freshly made sandwiches, melt…

  • Oliva

    Nerja

    Impeccable service, single orchids, a drum-and-bass soundtrack and a charcoal-grey-and-green colour scheme: in short, this place has class. The menu is…

  • Uvedoble Taberna

    Málaga

    A newish tapas bar that draws on old traditions, this boisterous, crowded place evokes the tiled taverns of yore – though you’ll likelier see modern art…

  • Meraki Tapas

    Andalucía

    Conveniently located between the ferry dock and the centre, this trendy spot named for the Greek concept of meraki (doing something with soul, creativity…

  • Baraka

    Antequera

    Sombreros off to the brave staff at Baraka, who cross a busy road, trays loaded, risking life and limb to serve punters sitting in a little park opposite…

  • Tragatá

    Ronda

    A small outpost for Ronda’s gourmet guru, Benito Gómez, who runs the nearby Bardal, Tragatá allows you to sample some of the same cocina alta (haute…

  • Venta García

    Estepona

    Venta Garcia specialises in superbly conceived dishes using local produce, complemented by sublime countryside views. There's an emphasis on meat like…

  • Taberna El Pájaro

    Andalucía

    For an elegant dining experience, settle into El Pájaro's stone-walled, wood-beamed dining room and immerse yourself in its wide-ranging menu of Iberian…

  • Restaurante 34

    Nerja

    There's a truly gorgeous setting here, both indoors and outside in the garden, which is gently stepped to its furthest section overlooking the sea…

  • Hispania

    Sevilla Province

    Stylish and perennially packed, this slick side-street operation ensures a full house with its contemporary approach to Spanish cooking. In line with the…

  • Tapeo de Cervantes

    Málaga

    The original Cervantes bar-restaurant (there are now four) is a little more boisterous and crowded than the Mesón around the corner, although the menu is…

  • Bardal

    Ronda

    You’ll need to reserve ahead in order to enjoy a meal at Bardal, the flagship restaurant of celebrity chef Benito Gómez. The astounding 15- to 19-course…

  • Ágora

    Sevilla Province

    A bit out from the historic centre, this buzzing spot is one of Écija's favourite tapas bars. Its outdoor tables, shaded by a gnarled olive tree, are much…

  • Casa María

    Ronda

    Walk straight through Ronda's old town and out of the Carlos V gate and the crowds mysteriously melt away, leaving just you and a few locals propping up…

  • Ruta del Azafrán

    Granada

    At this hit riverside restaurant, modern design goes hand in hand with Alhambra views and an eclectic menu of international dishes. Moroccan starters pave…

  • El Quinto Toro

    Almería

    This old-school tapas bar offers a traditional atmosphere, with the obligatory bull’s head over the bar and a classic menu of Andalucian tapas and…

  • Garum

    Marbella

    Finnish owned and set in a dreamy location right on the 'Golden Mile' across from the beach, Garum has a menu that will please those seeking a little…

  • Mesón El Molino

    Andalucía

    With its whitewashed walls, rustic timber beams and courtyard seating, this grand rural restaurant creates an atmospheric setting for hearty country fare…

  • Tortillería La Mala

    Almería

    Cool music, an energetic, youthful vibe and top food combine to make this street-corner bar a local hit. Speciality of the house are its tortillas …

  • Boulangerie TradiPan

    Marbella

    Marbella is replete with restaurants of all shapes and sizes, but if you just want a quick fix of something sweet, head to this newcomer bakery just off…

  • Tropicana

    Ronda

    A little off the trail in Ronda’s new town, the Tropicana has nonetheless garnered a strong reputation for its certified-organic food, served in a small…

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