Barbate is not on the beaten path. You have to be very intentional to get there. Chances are, if…read moreyou DO go to Barbate, it is to eat their amazing tuna. And if that truly is your goal, why not go to the restaurant that is associated with their Fishermen's Club? Inside, the restaurant is more like a taverna... a bar just inside the door, well-worn furniture and lots of photos on the walls. But remember why you came... for the tuna. Focus... The Tartar de Atún Rojo is just spectacular. The portion is generous (a good thing, too, as my wife kept swooping in for 'just another taste.' The MIni-Ensaladas were a wonderful complement to the tuna, and my wife's Plato Ventresca (tuna belly with red sauce) had the most wonderful flavor! Really, if I lived in the province of Cádiz, I would do an homage to the tuna they serve here. PS: For dessert, get the "Tocino del Cielo." No, it isn't bacon. Just one will suffice for two!

Great ambiance, service, and food. My girlfriend and I stumbled upon Zahara de los Atunes when we…read morewere traveling east from Cadiz to Granada last summer and we fell in love with this beach and the surrounding area. The food here is local and fresh. As for this specific restaurant, we went for a late dinner and ended up having an amazing evening. The ambiance is homey, intimate, and modern. We had a pitcher of sangria, gazpacho, salad, steak, fish, and dessert. The waiters were really nice and welcoming, despite our inability to fluently speak Spanish. A special thanks to Manny Garcia for all the help with translating the menu :-). O, and reservations are recommended!

You really have to know this place is there to find it. It's down what appears to be a passageway…read morewith no real signage till you get right there. But it is certainly worth finding. The waiter spoke 4 or 5 languages including English and he was very gracious in letting me try out my broken Spanish. Service was excellent. I put in my order which included a main course and a beer and asked him what appetizer he recommended. He told me the cous cous was huge and probably all I could eat, and he was absolutely right. Very generous portion, high quality ingredients and great flavor. Would have seriously considered going back, but was only in Tarifa for 1 night. I ate at an outside table, which was very pleasant, especially with a beautiful night and only light foot traffic. I did duck my head inside and the interior looked attractive and cozy - not small cozy, but a warm aura.

Open in poor weather. Friendly staff. Filled with locals. Ocean views with ability to see Africa…read morefrom patio.

The southwest part of Andalucia in Spain is magical. It is Jerez country. It is tuna country. For…read morethe latter so much so that much of their tuna harvest goes to Japan where the tuna is the highest prize of fish. So when you wanter El Puerto through Cadiz and towns south like Barbate, the legends of the ALmadraba are still being told. So what happens when a renowned fish expert from the Pais Vasco decides to bring its skills to the other side of the country? You get Cataria. The family of Elkano takes their seafood grilling expertise and applies it to the Andalusian sea creatures. Obviously you can lots of great seafood in many places around the area. Aponiente, El Campero, come to mind but it's always interesting to see masters of their craft put themselves in a different environment with different products and still produce insanely delicious food

Typical Spanish barra in the heart of Tarifa. Small, simple…read moreyet clean and presentable. Their prices are reasonable and they have a limited selection of cold tapas at the bar counter. Like most Spanish bars, seating is available both inside and outside. As for drinks I had their Rioja and the mom had sangria. Both dishes were complimented with cold tapas; fish eggs and tuna with roasted red peppers. Overall it was a good however found the fish eggs a bit bland.

Truly a hidden gem in the old town of San Roque. Everything about it amazing, from its old…read moretraditional charm, food, drinks & service. We happened to stop here for lunch on the way to Sotogrande & it surely didn't disappoint. The only had a Spanish menu but our waitress was very helpful & courteous in helping us with what to order & how much to get. Would totally recommend to try it out.

Very nice locals restaurant with great service. Had a great ham, cabra cheese and octopus. Great…read morelittle spot that was super busy on the last day of carnaval. Had a few beers by the bar as well

Amazing food definitely try the bull stew and shrimp fritters. Gazpacho was amazing and the wait…read morestaff were very, very friendly. If your in the neighborhood visit. You won't be sorry.

Michelin recomended restaurant, great location by the beach, good food but slightly upmarket .read more