Andalusia Restaurants

Eating out is an intrinsic part of the Andalusian lifestyle. Whether it’s sharing some tapas with friends over a prelunch drink or a three-course à la carte meal, many Andalusians eat out at some point during the day. Unsurprisingly, there are literally thousands of bars and restaurants throughout the region catering to all budgets and tastes.

At lunchtime, check out the daily menus (menús del día) offered by many restaurants, usually three courses and excellent value (expect to pay €8–€15, depending on the type of restaurant and location). Roadside restaurants, known as ventas, usually provide good food in generous portions and at reasonable prices. Be aware that many restaurants add a service charge (cubierto), which can be as much as €3 per person, and some restaurant prices don’t include value-added tax (impuesto sobre el valor añadido/I.V.A.) at 10%.

Andalusians tend to eat later than their fellow Spaniards—lunch is 2–4 pm, and dinner starts at 9 pm (10 pm in the summer). In cities, many restaurants are closed Sunday night (fish restaurants tend to close on Monday) and in inland towns and cities, some close for all of August.

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  • 1. Albores

    $$

    Opposite the city hall, this busy restaurant with swift service has pleasant outdoor seating under orange trees and a modern interior with low lighting. Albores serves innovative, modern dishes with a traditional base. The menu is extensive and changes often, although must-try staples include barriga de atún con salsa de soja y mermelada de tomate (tuna belly with soy sauce and tomato jam) and Retinta beef. Don't miss the crême brûlée with white chocolate and paired sweet wine.

    Calle Consistorio 12, Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, 11408, Spain
    956-320266

    Known For

    • Tuna cooked any which way
    • Generous portions (sharing is encouraged; half portions also available)
    • Desserts
  • 2. La Carboná

    $$$

    This eatery has a rustic atmosphere with arches, wooden beams, and a fireplace for winter nights. In summer you can often enjoy live music and sometimes flamenco dancing while you dine. The chef has worked at several top restaurants, and his menu includes traditional grilled meats as well as innovative twists on classic dishes, such as Iberian ham croquettes with curry and Amontillado mayo or rodaballo con velouté de palo cortado (skate with sherry velouté). Try the sherry menú de degustación (€67): five courses, each accompanied by a different type of sherry. Both the tapas menu and the wine list are excellent.

    Calle San Francisco de Paula 2, Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, 11401, Spain
    956-347475

    Known For

    • Multiple-course sherry-tasting menu
    • Bodega setting
    • Innovative dishes

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Mon. Closed Tues. and July.
  • 3. Atuvera

    $

    Some of the most colorful meals in Andalusia are served inside what were once the stables of a 16th-century palace. Fresh local produce is used to fuse Asian and Mexican flavors in what locals describe as a vibrant explosion of taste. Popular dishes include the peach couscous, the pork brioche with hoisin aioli, and the Pekinese chicharron (pork pieces). It’s barstool-seating-only inside, where an eclectic mix of old and new objects sit under the high ceilings, or outside at tables on the airy terrace under the watchful eye of the statue of flamenco icon Lola Flores.

    Calle Ramón de Cala 13, Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain
    675-548584

    Known For

    • Fusion cooking
    • Nice terrace
    • Friendly service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. Closed Mon.–Wed.
  • 4. Bar Juanito

    $

    Traditional bars don't come more authentic than Bar Juanito, which has been serving local dishes for more than 70 years and pairs everything, of course, with sherry. You can eat standing at the bar or seated in the pleasant patio restaurant, where there's often live music on Saturday. You're spoiled for choice with a long list of tapas on the menu, but house specials are artichoke dishes (in season in early spring), meatballs in oloroso, and berza jerezana (stew made with Swiss chard, chickpeas, and pork).

    Calle Pescadería Vieja 8–10, Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain
    956-334838

    Known For

    • Wide range of sharing plates
    • Artichoke dishes in season (early spring)
    • Pork-based stew

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. Closed Mon.--Sun. in July and Aug.
  • 5. Mesón del Asador

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    Just off the Plaza del Arenal, this rustic meat restaurant is always packed with young locals who crowd around the bar for cheap and generous tapas (from €3). Oxtail stew, fried chorizo, black pudding, and pig's-cheek stew come in huge portions, resulting in an incredibly inexpensive meal. Choose table service to try the excellent oxtail sirloin or other type of meat, barbecued or grilled on hot stones.

    Calle Remedios 2–4, Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, 11403, Spain
    952-322658

    Known For

    • Grilled meats
    • Generous portions
    • Inexpensive tapas

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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  • 6. Venta Esteban

    $$

    This restaurant is slightly off the beaten track but well worth seeking out for traditional Jerez cuisine in a pleasant lively setting. Choose tapas in the bar or à la carte in the spacious and airy dining rooms. The menu comes with a long list of fresh fish and seafood dishes, but specials are local stews. Try the berza jerezana (chickpea stew with chorizo) or papas con choco (potatoes with cuttlefish), the ultimate lunchtime comfort food. Always leave room for the homemade custard (tocino de cielo).

    Calle Colonia de Caulina C.11–03, Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain
    956-316067

    Known For

    • Seafood
    • Traditional stews
    • Homemade custard

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