Must-see restaurants in Andalucía

  • Casa Mazal

    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 …

  • El Pato Rojo

    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…

  • Taberna La Manchega

    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…

  • La Cueva de Juan Pedro

    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…

  • Asador Los Palancos

    Andalucía

    With astounding views of tens of thousands of olive trees and a fabulously scenic terrace beneath Zuheros castle, this place produces food of…

  • La Tintorera

    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…

  • Mesón Don Chema

    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…

  • Mesón Criollo

    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…

  • Colombia 50 Café

    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 …

  • Café-Bar Manzano

    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…

  • Café Lepanto

    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…

  • El Chinitas

    Málaga

    Longstanding restaurant offering a menu of solidly traditional Andalucian cuisine with an emphasis on meat dishes; the oxtail is a speciality. The…

  • Bar Goya

    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…

  • Rincón de Lola

    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…

  • El Piyayo

    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…

  • La Góndola

    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…

  • Café Gran Vía de Colón

    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…

  • Delorean Bar de Tapas

    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…

  • Nonno Peppe

    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…

  • Café Fútbol

    Granada

    More about hot chocolate and churros than football, this chandeliered cafe dates from 1903 and is generally packed with coiffured señoras, families and…

  • La Bella y La Bestia II

    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…

  • La Tortuga

    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…

  • Cruz Blanca

    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…

  • Pepe Dígame

    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…

  • Confitería Santo Domingo

    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…

  • Restaurante Zahorí

    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…

  • El Mesón Despeñaperros

    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…

  • Fonda Nuevo Andarax

    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…

  • La Bicicleta

    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…

  • La Glorieta

    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…

  • El Astronauta

    Córdoba

    The Astronauta produces a galaxy of Mediterranean dishes with an emphasis on fresh, healthy ingredients: zesty salads, mezes, lamb moussaka, burgers …

  • Restaurante Posada El Camino

    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…

  • Restaurante Casa Joaquin

    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,…

  • Vinoteca Las Tablas

    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…

  • Habana Cristal

    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…

  • 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…

  • La Caña de España

    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…

  • 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…

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