The food was really good but they lose a star for the service. When we first showed up, they…read morebrought us some water and then we sat.. and sat.. and sat. No one ever came over to take our order at all. We were in the outside section so eventually we just went inside and sat near the bar where we were waited on really quickly and from there the meal was smooth sailing. But still, quite annoying how long we sat outside and got basically just ignored. I can't give 5 stars for that reason. However the fried shrimp and croquettes especially were delicious.

Great food and wine! European service but you'll walk away happy! The wine is definitely…read moreundervalued for its finesse and taste (good € for value). Will return.

The shrimp was delicious . The mussels in sauce sensational. Probably our best meal in Spain. If…read moreyou can get to Tarifa, I highly recommend El Ancla for eating incredible seafood! The short wait for a table was well worth it. The Albarino and Rioja complemented our meal perfectly. Run, don't walk, to El Ancla!

This is the place to go after a great day of scuba diving near the old fort. The foods are typical…read moreof seaside Spanish restaurants, which is not a bad thing as they prepare all of these dishes quite well.

It was like being in Morocco. Amazing food, the owner cooked and served us a great lunch. Look at…read morethe pictures I posted.

We had a late lunch on their lovely patio. I had the pork cheek stew w/ carrots and potatoes, and…read moreit was delicious. My husband had the seared red tuna and potatoes, also very good. Had a couple glasses of wine. Walked by later that evening, and the place was packed!

Great food and service . Great atmosphere . I personally prefer to sit at the bar when there is…read moreroom available

The pizza is some of the best I've had in a long time. Friendly people. Good vibes (I know it's…read morebeen said a couple of times before, but that's because it's true). Also, surf films playing on the TV if you're into that kind of thing... I didn't think I was until today :) Overall, I'm really glad I popped in here. Seriously one of my favorite places I've stumbled upon during my travels around Spain. I will definitely be back.

This place doesn't actually have salads, the pictures of salads are from an old situation with…read moreother owners, something like that. The pizza, however, is quite tasty and the place has a good vibe. But they only take cash.

E came into town late fro Tangier and needed a close place to Kook Hotel. Our concierge recommended…read morethis place. Their wine list is comprehensive. We have been in Spain for over a week and this was by far the best flavors we have eaten this far. We had the puff pastry with tomato jam and cheese, the spicy potatoes, and the slow cooked beef with sweet potato puree. Wow! Loved the combination of flavors coming from all three of these dishes. Super cool vibe and great food! Come try it.

Best Grilled Octopus I have ever had! Spouse got the eggplant and loved it! Mushroom appetizer and…read morewine was good too! Was recommended by our hotel and greatly appreciated! It was a nice environment and building had some history too! Service was 5 star! Even with our last minute trip they were patient with us speaking English! Usually we try to learn basics before travel but an 18hr flight didn't have us on top of things! Highly recommended ~ my new favorite! Will definitely share with friends back home!

An ca Curro is the best tapas bar my partner and I could find in Tarifa…read more We rented an apartment right around the corner from this establishment, and unfortunately, we didn't stumble upon this atmospheric bar until our week in Tarifa was almost over. So, on our last two nights we decided to patronize this place and help hold-up the bar. We always ordered a plate of excellent Spanish ham, croquetas, tortilla, and seasonal vegetables, all washed down with cheep and cheerful Spanish vino. Each night was packed with locals; there wasn't any English words in the air other than our own conversation. That said we were made to feel right at home. It was so nice to see a small neighbourhood bar like this one, run by a family, basically, still doing well for themselves by treating all their clients like extended family. This was so refreshing to experience and be a part of. The décor of this very small rectangular space is plastered with picture upon picture of Spanish superstar legends (mostly old-timers) from soccer players, to bullfighters and so forth, all adding to the dusty, well-worn atmosphere. A visit to Tarifa, must include a evening tapas stop here. There are one or two tables at the most, and chances are you'll have to stand. We went early to snag the two bar stools at the back!

You know that scene in Kill Bill 1 where Hattori Hanzo (in the guise of a sushi chef) berates his…read moresous chef and they have hilarious and semi-awkward Old Man Banter? That's the treat we got at this place. Curro is the nickname/diminutive of the owner, whose real name is Francisco. We had seasonal (and phenomenal!) tomato salad with Roquefort cheese and their "secret" pork dish. Highly recommended.