If you want a bowl of white almond paste that tastes like nothing at all, go here…read more If you want eggplant that is fried so much it tastes like funnel cake, go here. If you want to pay premium prices for a plate of oxtail that is mainly bone, go here. My husband's avocado salmon salad was just fine, but wow this place is overpriced.

Love the quaint, rustic feel of this restaurant, and was fascinated by the small open area patio in…read morethe middle of the restaurant. Fast service (and bonus points for the really cute server). The food here was nothing out of the ordinary, minus the oxtail stew that my husband raved about and practically licked his bowl clean afterwards. I tried the salmorejo out of obligation for trying the signature dish of the country. It wasn't bad; it was the right thickness, and it tasted fine, it just wasn't for me. I also ordered a fried seafood dish. I can't remember the exact name of it, but when I had googled it, it said it was a shark, so I just had to try it. It's a pretty big dish, so quite filling. I would recommend splitting it with your table. Taste-wise, it tasted like any other deep fried dish, no wow factor there either. There is free wifi, but, for some reason, we couldn't connect to it, and the staff were all so busy that we felt bad bugging them about how to connect.

5 Totally earned stars for food that had us returning the next day for more!…read more We stumbled upon Casa Mazal while walking around the small streets in town and the decor and delicious smells pulled us in. We were seated right away (a fairly large party) and ordered Muhammara and bread to start and a sangria pitcher. The sangria glasses came with a cinnamon stick and fruit inside them- which added a nice touch and made this one of our favorite sangria experiences of the trip. The muhammara and bread were the perfect start. The bread seemed fresh and the muhammara was rich and deep in flavor. We ended up ordering the reinvention of hummus and reinvention of falafel for the table and they were devoured by all. Definitely recommend! Two other dishes I'd recommend trying are the eggplant with honey and sesame seeds dish as well as the gazpacho with mango. Both these dishes sounded unusual to our American tastebuds, but we were thrilled we ordered them because they hit that ideal balance between sweet and savory. Once again, I cannot recommend this place enough. Everything from service, to ambiance, to dishes were superb!

We loved our meal at Casa Mazal! The service was wonderful and our server was kind and helpful. The…read morefood was absolutely delicious. The ambiance was lovely and calming. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great meal in Cordoba!

On our first night in Córdoba, our first night in Spain, we went El Rincon de Carmen. Salmorejo,…read moreberenjenas, lomo de Lubina and rabo de toro. Everything was excellent, especially the fish which was very fresh. The women serving us and who seated us without a reservation were very friendly and service was fast. The house white was great. It's very close to the tourist hubbub but it is a lovely inside patio space and the food and prices were great.

So happy we ended up here after lots of walking and searching on Yelp. First of all they have a…read morevery pretty patio, their waitstaff was friendly and most importantly our first meal in Spain was delicious. I highly suggest trying the Padron pepper app. Mmmmm! My hubs also enjoyed a Spanish beer. He had the burger and I had a stir fry pork dish. The pork is from Cordoba and tender and full of flavor. Our waitress gave us each a small glass of sherry on the house. That was a warm sweet liquid dessert.

While the concept is delightful, with the classic Cordoba dishes presented in a high-modern style,…read morewe found the execution sometimes lacking. I'll start with the positives: the olive oil butter was delicious, and the beef was cooked to perfect tenderness and was very flavorful. The sauces were more disappointing, though, and the fish and vegetables were nothing special. The semi-stewed carrots were particularly perplexing.

Absolute disappointment. The welcoming was cold, as if we were foreign aliens. We were sat down…read moreat our table with our name, nice touch (the one star). Someone swings by to ask if we wanted something to drink - we had just settled in so we asked for a minute. 5 minutes later someone comes to take our order, we include our drinks. Our first order comes out, still no drinks (we ordered a bottle of wine). Someone else comes and finally serves wine. Food was bland, confusing. The ceviche was discombobulated, overpowered by cucumber, sauce/juice tasted like bilis, and the fish was warm. Salmorejo was interesting, refined presentation but flavorless...had a better one at a local tavern that evening. The noodles were overcooked and cut (seriously) put together like a train wreck. The aged beef tartare tasted like it was incensed in sauerkraut - I hate leaving food but there was no choice. The service was poor from start to finish - a bunch of people standing around looking at each other, chit chatting but not servicing their guests. When you asked them for something it was like a chore. In contrast we went to a local tavern that evening and a young gentleman was courteous, proactive and helpful - for half the price.

Was looking forward to this Michelin Bib Gourmand dinner in Córdoba known for serving top-notch…read moreauthentic, Córdoban/Andalusian cuisine. Unfortunately, this meal didn't live up to its rave reviews. Their famous croquettes were very good - certainly the best croquettes we've had, with super thin fried shells - and the salmorejo was also very flavorful with jamon bits. However, the main we ordered (baked cod with toasted garlic) was fried with not a hint of toasted garlic in sight; the cod itself was also far too salty. We admittedly were not very hungry when we arrived, so perhaps their other mains which they're more known for (eg, suckling pig) are tastier, but the main was definitely a disappointment. The restaurant's environment and service were nice. Dined: September 10, 2022

Had simply the best meal in Cordoba. The cochinillo rivals those of Segovia. Classic Andalucian…read morecuisine done well using very fresh ingredients in a lovely pristine and crisply modern setting. Would highly recommend.

This town has several neighborhoods. This is place is in the older tourist section called the…read morejewish quarter. Places in this section tend to be touristy. That is the vibe of this restaurant. It has bright lights and lots of seats. It is a small chain with several outlets in the town. It's very busy as it's one of the few spots with online reservations. Service was a C. Q: What would you recommend? A: I can't. Took order. Did not ever come back. Meh. Food was good. Fried Eggplant was on point. Meatballs with the saffron curry also good. Cod, Egg, Lemon salad was a pretty plate but lacked flavor. High points were the Tajin and the oxtail stew. It is a good value. They have 3 sizes for each dish. The whole dinner with the bottle of wine was $30 per person.

Delicious tapas, great service in prime location right by la Mezquita. Once you try the food here,…read moreyou'll understand the line to get in. Casual dining with superior dishes. We had the salmorejo, gazpacho, the remojón (orange cod with almonds and eggs)-- very I terry combination of flavors.

After visiting the Catedral de Cordoba, you can wander around the town by walking down the narrow…read morestreets and walk ways to take in the sites and people watch. It's like stepping back into time but you quickly realize that it's like a big maze for tourists and you end up entering all of the souvenir shops to compare prices and maybe do a little haggling. We were a bit full from the empanadas that we had earlier but we heard that Ordonez's fried eggplant was exceptional and should not be missed.. I thought, when will I be back here, to this narrow side street?? Not for a long time, I reckoned. So, despite not being hungry, we stopped in and very much enjoyed the fried eggplant!! It was light, crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside and it was a bit hot too, having come immediately from the fryer to our table and bitten into immediately. (English majors - go!!) It's coated with a light batter and they drizzled some sweet balsamic vinegar on top with sesame seeds. I suppose I should have had some dry vino to pair with this appetizer but it was a bit too early for me. The non-complimentary bread (they unilaterally decide to serve it) was a little dry but I ate most of it, dipping it in some olive oil with more of that balsamic vinegar. It's noteworthy that I was extremely full heading into dinner time.

Delicious food and friendly service on the terrace on a warm night in Córdoba. We hadn't planned to…read moreeat here, but the setting looked inviting and the menu was pleasing. Had the rabo de toro, berenjenas, and cheesecake with berry spice. They also surprised us with a small glass of chilled dessert wine. Everything was fresh-tasting and delicious. Couldn't ask for more.

Amazing. And the service was so friendly and kind!…read more Food for the kids came quick and delicious. All dishes were very good. Definitely recommend.

We found this place walking to our hostel, and realized that they had paella of different varieties…read moreand were happy to check it out on the way back. It's a really nice restaurant decorated with wine bottles and accents of brick and blue plates. We met Executive Chef Modé, who waited on us and brought me a perfect vodka tonic with lemon. My friend had a beer and then we shared small bags of breadsticks. We shared the oxtail paella which was the best and the only one I have ever had, and basically, it was almost tempting me to order another dish of it. I chose to skip it and go to dessert, having a brownie with vanilla ice cream and another vodka tonic. My friend took a shot at this flat pumpkin pie with an actual top on it. Everything was perfect there and I will definitely come back if I ever get the chance to return to Cordoba. I highly recommend stopping here and letting the kitchen staff take good care of you.