We wanted real wonderful authentic Paella on the beach. That is 100% what we received…read more They have been here a very very long time. I know as I was here in the late 90's and it was a staple to the community for authentic upscale back then. As you would expect it is a multi-lingual staff in some cases. It wasn't overly priced in my opinion for what was a peaceful beautiful authentic and FILLING meal. The atmosphere, the food, and wine were amazing. We would do it 100 times again.

A must visit gem! Friendly service, customer service, and fabulous food!! Thank you for a wonderful…read moreevening. The calamari was fresh and savory, while the paella was..... well, delicious is an understatement! Pics attached! Before and after pictures!

We really enjoyed eating at this restaurant while in Cadiz, so much so that we came back a second…read moretime for dinner. The ambiance like most restaurants in this area is very casual with only outside seating. The seafood was super fresh, literally you go to the cooler/fridge outside the restaurant and pick the fish you like. We tried several different kinds of fish, they were grilled and served with either potatoes or salad. We also tried their fried seafood including the cazon en adobo which was delicious and the ortiguillas ('sea nettle'), which is some sort of shell creature that had an interesting texture. The shrimp tortillitas were also good. On our last night there we decided to also try something other than seafood and had the rabo de toro which was really good, with super tender, fall-off-the-bone meat.

Great and friendly service, the tapas and the fish was extremely good and the location close to the…read morebeach front. Also enjoyed the scenery and the history behind the location.

It is a tourist spot but it obvious that locals came here as well…read more I enjoyed the classic hit chocolate and fried bread. Well worth stop.

Beautiful and Elegant restaurant in the heart of Cadiz. Built in 2012. Due to lack of time we only…read morehad a chance to go for hot chocolate and their famous pastries. Elegantly served on beautiful China. If you have time try to swing by, go see this really romantic well preserved historical gem

Overall this is a great little restaurant, with neat ocean views in the daytime (though we were…read morethere at night and couldn't see much). Indoor and outdoor seating, year 'round, though in Feb, it was low 50Fs at night, and we had to sit inside. As with many of the beach towns in the Cadiz province, the dining room was chilly, because it is equipped for warmer temps most of the year. They also have a habit of leaving the door open, so I was in my coat the whole dinner. :-) Our menu was in Spanish, but our waiter was helpful about offering to describe things, if certain dishes were unfamiliar. It was easier for him to describe in Spanish, so I interpreted from there. He did find an old English menu to help my husband, but it didn't have all the current dishes, so we worked on it until all was copacetic, with food on the way! This place is more of a fusion restaurant. It has good reviews on a variety of rating sites, so that sold me, though I did want to stick to more uniquely Spanish food on this trip, be it traditional or newer. I just wanted to eat the region, authentically. We tried to go with the most indigenous dishes we could. I was surprised that when I asked the (young) waiter what dishes were most authentic to Spain, he came up with things that to me, are totally American. For tapas-like apps, we had the patatas con ajo y aceite de oliva, which was very good, but looked and tasted much like potato salad (thought it might be more like Andalusian Tortilla de Patatas). We also had a salad with fried chicken poppers, goat cheese, and salsa verde, which, again, was tasty, but much like something from home. My husband had the octopus (pulpo) entree with patatas bravas. It was perfectly cooked, with an amazing tenderness for what is usually a pretty rubbery texture. He was very pleased. My seafood limitations made me go with another Yelper's tip about the beef cordon bleu (even though it wasn't Spanish), and, unfortunately, I could not have been more disappointed. It came with a very orange cheddar sauce, that was like something from Ruby Tuesday's. I managed a few bites because I was starving, but my husband ate the rest. Just not my thing. Dessert was, again, very tasty, but the lemon torte had a meringue-y topping, much like yet another dish from home. The meal was for the most part very tasty, presented beautifully, and the staff was great. I just did not realize, from my research, how fusion-y this place was, and had hoped for more authentically Spanish/Andalusian dishes.

Best meal I had in Spain. Patatas bravas, beef cordon bleu, and croquettes were all fantastic…read more Beautiful outdoor table facing the ocean. La mejor comida que he tenido aquí. Patatas bravas, cordón bleu, y croquetas todas eran fantásticos. Bonita mesa afuera, mirando el mar.

Great food Great service…read moreGreat ambience. We had the octopus salad, braised pork cheeks and the roasted vegetables and all were amazing. A fantastic meal. The staff was great especially since we were struggling to understand the menu - getting pretty good at recognizing most words but this one was tough. Staff super helpful. Would recommend

Had a great time at and the staff was amazing and the food was delicious. I highly recommend this…read morerestaurant. Larry

This restaurant was wonderful! The best - the Crispy Cheese with Leeks, also awesome - the Goat…read moreCheese Toast with Caramelized Onions. My friends LOVED the stewed pork cheeks, and we also enjoyed the potatoes with a Chipotle chili sauce and pepper mayo, and lastly, the spaghetti carbonara (which had a super tasty bacon within). And our waiter - Julio was sooo nice and helpful!

The food is mediocre. The service (all the wait staff speak decent English) is okay. The location…read moreis perhaps the best part of the place - on Calle Columela next to the Plaza of flowers. The place will do fine with or without yelp. But don't expect great food.

Great choice for tapas and drinks. The tuna carpaccio is a must-try if you're a fan of raw fish…read more It's fresh, thinly sliced and simply seasoned with olive oil, salt and pepper. Good selection of sherry and wine, with draft beer also on tap. If you're just having drinks they'll ask you to stand at the bar, with cozy tables available if you're ordering food.

Finally back after a two year gap! Can now say that Taverna La Sorpresa is in my top 5 favorite…read morerestaurants in the world. Not only the food, but the wonderful hospitality and small tavern-like vibe make this place so special. The tuna tartare is the star of the show. My friend says the tuna is better than when he frequents Hawaii, I think that says a lot. My number 2 favorite is Il matrimonio...the combination of sweet, salty, umami just pair so well. Don't forget the awesome wine! I can't wait to return :)

I tried to post this on TripAdvisor but for whatever reason it wouldn't let me post. First, it's a…read morebeautiful spot. Second, the servers were ready to get you a glass of wine and take your orders for tapas. After that?? Peace out. These people wanted nothing else but to clear our table and then ignore us for half an hour as we begged for someone to bring us the check. Some places we have been to in Andalusia have been welcoming, accommodating and hospitable. This isn't one of them. For the money, I definitely do NOT recommend this place. You can do better.

This gem of a restaurant in Arcos de La Frontera is truly excellent. I ordered the goat ribs which…read morewas nothing short of spectacular, rich and tender and spiced with an unusual mix that included cumin and cloves. My wife ordered the tuna on the bone. Superb!! The tuna comes the area around Cadiz which is reputed to be the best in the world. It certainly was for us!!! Great food, wonderful service. Highly recommended.