Wait staff was very nice and accommodating. Really good food with big portions. There was 4 of us…read moreand good seats right away.

I always have room for Mexican food. Somewhere between Mexican food and Thai food is my happy…read moreplace... and this place is quite nice. Finding authentic Mexican fare in Spain is not easy to do, but I have to say that this restaurant is thriving because there is a definite need for more restaurants like this. The menu is huge, with a section just for vegetarian dishes, and the guacamole is superb. Really, really, really good. Unlike American vegetarian, the food is not swamped with cheese, but the real flavors of the food shine through. The wait staff was very attentive, and handles an international crowd well. They are also willing to put together some other dishes (like a veggie-stuffed chimichanga) when asked. Highly recommend if you like vegetarian food like I do! No, it's not necessarily spicy (although that would have been welcome!) but it is one of the best Mexican restaurants I have tried here in Spain.

This restaurant is absolutely Stunning on the inside. It gave Arabian vibes and the shocking part…read moreis apparently the decor changes often like the Belaggio in Vegas. Super cool. The food was excellent and service was great.

Love the decor as soon I walked in. Found out they change decor every three months like the…read moreBellagio in Vegas. Every order came with precision and care. They are known for their cocktails. Prices are fair especially for a high end place such as Portal. I spent more and got less in taste and ambiance in Scottsdale AZ. The richness of the food and environment is something to truly savor in this gem of Alicante.

A dinner here in the lovely upstairs dining room. We were seated quickly. There were no vegetarian…read moreoptions for a main course so they offered a selection of cheeses. This is really a cop out since it requires no cooking or creativity. Others at the table reported that the fish and meat courses were good. The staff, of which there were quite a few, seemed to be a bit stressed and grumpy and that was a bit distracting from a positive experience.

Went for a 10:15 dinner and everything was amazing!! Plates were bigger than expected so I'd…read morerecommend always getting the half sizes and 3 dishes was more than enough for two of us.

We dined here in January and were fortunate that they had heat lamps so we could enjoy dining…read moreoutside on the Esplanade with views of the marina. The restaurant wasn't overly busy midweek so we didn't have to wait which was another plus. The Paella Alicante was pretty tasty and had a good variety of seafood including clams,shrimp, crayfish, and calamari. Overall enjoyed the paella and dining outside In January. Would return

Located on the Esplanada, the restaurant is a hidden gem among a strip of other touristy…read morerestaurants. Dining outside will add on a bit of tax, but with such a beautiful view, table set ups, and a bottle of wine make sure you treat yourself & enjoy the ambience their patio provides. We ordered the seafood platter assortment with fried sardines, calamari rings, and calamari bodies. Paired with potatoes braves, and a glass of Cuarto Gotas Rijoa. Absolute perfection: hearty chunks of fresh seafood with not too much breading, not too much oil, and just enough lemon zest. The potatoes had a delicious sauce poured all over, making it lick the plate good. An absolute must dine compared to the choices in the area (the prices were reasonable & the staff was very friendly, with quick service)

Top notch! Raquel knows how to do this and does it flawlessly. Food and presentation is…read moreoutstanding. Service is attentive, friendly and makes you want to keep coming back. Paella was perfect and one of the best I've had. Dishes are creative and leaves you satisfied. Your tastebuds will be very happy!

Kucuruchos is a nice, fast-service, cafe-style restaurant near the central market in Alicante. We…read morestumbled upon here after visiting the market on our way to the beautiful beach. I liked that this cute restaurant was unpretentious and had a nice "menu del dia" lunch offer which was displayed on a chalk board outside. We were greeted warmly by the staff and chef whose creations were displayed in a case and within view. I liked that I could see what was offered/I was ordering. We learned that Kucuruchos was only open about two months at the time we dined there. Everything was clean and nice. My hubby enjoyed that there were hightop tables to sit at. There were a variety of options for the meat and non-meat eater. I settled upon a fish stuffed pepper item for my main course and some medley of beans for my first course. Bread accompanies the meal and it was enjoyable. The owner thoughtfully brought us an amuse bouche of sorts, a typical seafood of the area which was quite interesting (Nick had inquired about it prior). I liked the flavors of the dishes I tried and the portion size was hearty. There are bottled drinks and beer and wine available which are not included in the "menu del dia" which is fine but just varies from the norm we found with "menu del dia" offers elsewhere in Spain. If I could change one thing I would say that the dishes I sampled were a tad salty, but that is coming from me, someone who doesn't use or prefer a lot of salt. We were offered dessert and we were so full we took it to go. The desserts were a nice treat during our time at the beach. I really enjoyed my experience at Kucuruchos and hope that you will too!

What a fantastic place! Seriously good tapas in an informal and friendly setting near the beach…read more Not at all the touristy garbage you find along the Explanada. I started with a rice cake they call a soccorat (like the paella crust) topped with a tartare of the sweetest and freshest prawn. Superb! Next was a peeled whole tomato stuffed with a mousse of cured ventresca (tuna belly) and served atop a tomato soup like a creamy gazpacho. Another winning dish that takes familiar ingredients and through technique makes them special and elevated. The next tapa was a skewer with a single langoustine tail crusted with the Turkish strands you often find in middle eastern desserts. The langoustine tail was stuffed with a little portion of melted Brie cheese. So good. The last tapa was octopus pieces atop wonderfully browned potatoes that managed to be both crisp on the outside and meltingly tender inside. Superb. For dessert I took the server's recommendation and had the apple dessert, which was a sort of deconstructed apple tart that was the essence of apple. They comped me a generous shot or two of a beautiful local dessert wine. Service was gracious and helpful. The prices are treasonable for food of this quality. I really enjoyed my meal here!

Great little tapas bar, very inventive and great with flavors. Decent price - we tried the…read morecannelloni stuff with oxtail and crunchy Iberian ham, broken eggs over potatoes and Padron peppers. Both were amazing and plated beautifully. Definitely would return

I came here alone, was seated in the front section at a high top with a beautiful view of the…read morestarlit bar. This would be a great spot for a date. I ordered the jamon and chorizo croquetas. The chorizo was different than any croqueta I've had, I would recommend trying it for this reason. I then ordered the arroz a la Banda seco. The rice was so crispy and delicious and the shrimp was small but flavorful. Finally I finished with the flan, which had an almost orange marmalade syrup finish on top. The whipped cream tasted more savory than sweet which I didn't mind. It was definitely homemade. Everything was delicious and the waiters were all so attentive and kind. Sometimes it can be awkward eating alone, but I felt at home here and would definitely come back. I made a reservation as it's a popular restaurant and Michelin recommended, but I saw people walk in with no issue as well. Thank you Pablo and Jimmy for the outstanding service !

Lovely spot for dinner. The food is great and service was good. The food had excellent flavor and…read morequite tasty. The crystal bread was a nice surprise.