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!

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!

Recommended by apartment host and one of our best meals in town. Fast and friendly service. Food…read morewas fresh and nice wine list. Dining room is cozy and music and lighting are just right. We would definitely go back.

This restaurant is a real find in old town Alicante. Really delicious pasta dishes and salads and…read moregood prices too. Inside dining for dinner do ideal for January. Service was excellent too. Recommend

Food and service was amazing. Octopus with black truffles... Mmmmmm. The paella was different than…read moreI was expecting with a more loose texture like risotto. Jamon was delicious start to the meal. The person in our party that ordered the steak said it was excellent. If you're in town this is a must go.

food was amazing, service outstanding, we sat at the bar because we didn't make a reservation and…read morethey were full. we had white shrimp gamba, octopus w black truffles - waiter shaved the truffle at table generously, it was out of this world. beef tatar and scallops were sooo good, the scallops were so fresh backed in the shell. highly recommended

We had such a fantastic first tapas experience! The food was bursting with flavor and fresh, plus…read morethere was a great selection to choose from. We really enjoyed picking from the trays filled with little wooden boards, each offering something different. We made it our mission to try as many as possible, and we loved every single one! It's also awesome that everything is priced the same, which makes it super easy. We paired our meal with some refreshing tinto de verano, and it was perfect! The whole atmosphere was so much fun and interactive, especially counting the boards to see how many we devoured and figuring out the bill. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, making our time there truly unforgettable. We didn't wait much for a table but there was a big line when we were leaving, it is definitely a very popular place and we can see why! Can't wait to go back!

This seems to be the most popular tapas place in Alicante. It was very busy midweek January for…read morelunch and dinner. Not too many places to sit as the restaurant is small. This place serves different as you don't order the tapas from the menu as they constantly bring trays of hot tapas from the kitchen and this is how you select. When I was there you were fortunate if there were any tapas left when the servers got to your table. Tapas were tasty and cheap and the beer was good too. Great place to go for a quick tapas Lunch or dinner! I recommend the calamari , squid and fried cheese. FYI, lots of fried tapas so may not be the best healthy choice.

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.

This is in my top 3 tapas places in Alicante. Huge selection of tapas so definitely something for…read moreeveryone. It can be very busy with people lined up so suggest going 15 minutes before opening. Located a little outside of the main tourist area but not too far of a walk. We had the shrimp, mixed vegetables, steak bocadillo and patatas which were all super delicious. House red wine was good also! Highly recommend.

We were lucky to get a table at lunch time. Great tapas of reasonable size. Lots of sandwiches…read more(montaditos) and option to have them in GF bread. Kitchen was able to adapt to my GF needs and service was quick and friendly. Place was fairly noisy and very packed. Excellent tarta de Santiago.

This must be where the locals go because it was packet and no one looked like a tourist. Food was…read moreexcellent, best thing we ate while in Spain.