An enthusiastic THUMBS UP for La Tranquera. They were rather full on a Sunday afternoon, and yet…read morethey seated us anyway at a great table. The empanadas were amazing! I grew up eating my aunt's empanadas, and I thought I knew how empanadas should taste. As soon as La Tranquera's empanadas arrived at our table, I forgot every other empanada I have ever eaten. These delicious, light and airy pockets of perfection are the new standard for me. We had one of each flavor, and while they were all incredible, the carne criolla one was my favorite. We also had a delicious bowl of samorejo, a creamy, cold tomato soup with tiny pieces of jamon and delicate slices of hard boiled egg. First time for me, but I am a convert. Great food, friendly service, welcoming atmosphere. All in all, a wonderful experience.

We had empanadas half a dozen times during our trip in Spain, and La Tranquera had the best…read moreempanadas out of all the places we tried. The crust was perfect, flaky, but not too heavy or oily. The fillings were even better, so many different interesting flavors to try and seasoned just right. Whimsical was a favorite among us, savory with a hint of sweet and sour from the tomato. Oxtail was rich and tender. Good old ham and cheese was also a favorite for the kids. Moroccan chicken had a such unique blend of spices and a hint of sweet. Yes, I am still thinking about these empanadas.

I have been thinking about going to this place for a while, since it is very traditional and well…read moreknown in Córdoba... and finally I convinced my family and we tried it. The seafood is excellent! We really enjoyed the "carabineros a la plancha", the prawns and the "salpicón de mariscos". All of them superb! We also ordered a couple of salads as starter and wine. Overall and excellent meal. Cons: it is not a cheap place; do not expect to pay less that 35 euros for a reasonable meal. I also found the wines menu a bit small... only a few options of white wine it is not what I expect in a seafood place. Finally, something that really screwed me: why do they have a TV broadcasting "Los 40 TV" (music clips)? Definitely it is something I do not expect in a 40-euros-per-person restaurant... But overall, good food, good service and nice place.

From the owner: La Gamba de ORO comenzó en el mundo del marisco en 1967, siendo desde entonces un referente en…read morecocederos de mariscos y marisquerías. Asistimos todas las semanas a las subastas en Huelva para poner a su disposición el mejor marisco y los más frescos productos del mar. Contamos con un restaurante con salones privados, situado en Córdoba, con capacidad para 170 comensales, así como un servicio de marisco online a través del cual nuestros clientes podrán comprar marisco desde cualquier punto de España. A escasos 200 metros de la estación del AVE y de la estación de autobuses, es un lugar ideal para comidas de grupos, con facilidad para llegar en autobús, y de camino al conjunto arqueológico de Medina Azahara.