When in Spain, we seek restaurants with authentic (preferably regional) Spanish cuisine, and we try…read moreto find where locals go. Casa Diego was full of Spanish families celebrating Semana Santa, not another foreign tourist in the bunch, which let us know we were in the right place. Their Salmorejo was garnished with tuna and ham (meats vary among sardines, anchovies, chorizo, tuna, shredded chicken, etc) in addition to the standard hard boiled egg. It tasted very fresh and homemade, especially compared to the one my husband had in Cordoba. Casa Diego's Salmorejo had layers of flavor and was very thoughtfully created. I had a salad dinner because I'd had too many meat dishes without roughage and my body needed greens. Unfortunately the salad was mostly iceberg which has very few nutrients, but I appreciated the vegetable intake of some kind. I tried my son's lagrimitas de pollo and patatas, both high quality and very good. Chicken fingers looked homemade, as did the potatoes. My husband got the swordfish, which he said was firm, with good flavor and a a good hint of char. The olive oil complemented the taste. For dessert, my son finally got to try the Tarta de Abuela, which we'd been looking for on every dessert menu across Spain. It too tasted homemade though (per traditional recipe) constructed of cookies and candy elements. It's extremely sweet but definitely worth trying at least once, and delicious to kids! My husband had the Bienmesabe that is specific to Antequera. There are apparently a number of different Bienmesabe dessert recipes (and in Cádiz, Bienmesabe is a tapa of marinated fried fish) but the Antequera version is their own, and various bakeries and restaurants put their own panache into the local sugar/almond/cinnamon/pastry recipe. Casa Diego's Bienmesabe was simple and complex at once, balancing citrus with sweet almond paste, and using pastry to elevate cinnamon and sugar into gourmet delights. The bill was very reasonable especially considering the food quality. Our server was really sweet and helpful. As we finished paying, he let us know the Semana Santa parade was coming down the street. Perfect timing, the float and band passed just as we went out the door. Great experience and will love to return!

Excellent food with the best asados. Wonderful service and the serve great tapas also.read more

Found this at Tripadvisor, all 5 stars, This is really a hole in the wall facing the ocean with…read moreawesome tapas, the name says it all. To start, local white wine, Jamon Iberico, caracoles, boquerones en vinagre, shrimp in whisky, pulpo al gallego,and their signature paella, service was excellent, Jonathan brought our orders at the right timing, 2 at a time, thus your food is eaten sizzling hot. Everything in small plates, and you get to try many dishes. We'll definitely be back in a heartbeat! A perfect 10 out of 10!

Fantastic family run business. Beautiful people with some amazing food and wine. Exceptionally…read morecheap.

Solid find. Some of the best tapas we've had between here and Madrid. Truly special. As gourmet as…read morethese tapas are, my heart was taken prisoner by their hamburguesa tapas. Two simple sliders that hit all the right notes. Simply brilliant. The rest - tuna tataki, grilled octopus, and fish tacos (amazingly made from cod baccalao) were all top notch. I cannot recommend enough.

Arco Tapas Bar is a very cozy and charming tapas restaurant located in the Old Town historical…read morecenter of Marbella, Spain. The owner, Anita, was so friendly and invited us to sit wherever we preferred. My husband, sister and I chose a table in the back room next to the fireplace since it was a chilly night in January. We were dehydrated from drinking wine all day during our wine tour in Ronda so we immediately ordered several bottles of water and soda to accompany our wine. I was dreading the bill after ordering so many beverages, but prices were very reasonable and this was one of our cheapest meals in Marbella! The menu at Arco Tapas Bar consists of a variety of hot and cold tapas and small plates. The Iberian ham, fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliders, and goat cheese salad were some of our favorite dishes. We later found out that Anita's husband is the chef. Anita's husband is from Italy so you will notice some Italian influences on the menu. This was the perfect spot to relax with friends and enjoy some great wine and tapas. Would highly recommend this spot. Unfortunately, they are not open for lunch or we would have returned the next day!

This place was a highlight of our trip to Antequera. The peloncilla was so flavorful. The bobina…read more(fried prawns), the espeto (chorizo skewer), the tosta (anchovies on toast), and the vegetable tempura were all excellent. Lovely staff and central location (right next to the Mercado).

After taking a little hike around Torcal, we made a short drive into Antequera for some tapas and…read morefound this perfect spot. We sat on the bar side, which was very nice and opened into the restaurant side where they had several tables, an open wood burning fireplace and open kitchen. They have an English menu and so many choices that our bartender made some recommendations for us. We started with their pumpkin soup as well as their Maimones, which is a garlic and onion soup. Essentially French onion without the cheese. Both delicious. Then we had cucurucho (fried fish), black pudding mollete, spinach and pine nut croquettes, patatas payoyas (goat cheese creamed over potatoes and for the grand finale the peloncilla. It was all delicious, but the peloncilla, roasted pork in butter served on garlic toast, was one of the best things we've had on our trip. A nice man, maybe an owner or manager, came out and told us about his family history on the peloncilla and the maimones and then proceeded to give us recipe cards printed up for both. He and our bartender were so friendly and welcoming. This is the first choice that populates on yelp and for that we are extremely grateful. The perfect tapas for us in Antequera. Also, all of that and 4 glasses of wine for $35 euros...super value. We loved everything and highly recommend.

Every dish that we tried was amazing. We started with the Atun Tartar, followed by the Morcilla…read morewith quail eggs, beautiful done veal mollejas, and a very nice picanha! The service was impeccable!

This was the perfect ending to our vacation in Málaga! We had 5 people in our group and had the…read morechef's tasting menu. We were treated like royalty! They even prepared a few special dishes for one person in our party who doesn't care for seafood. She definitely missed out but their attention to each person's tastes was remarkable! The food was unbelievably delicious, beautiful and unique. The staff was so friendly that by the end of the night, we felt like old friends!

One of the spots that Bourdain visited although I didn't have much time decided to give them a try…read more I got there right when they opened (12:30) and lunch doesn't really start til later out here so had the whole place to myself. Smaller, cozy full of character Bar area and the whole place is filled with bottles. 5 tables outside but for me inside was much more interesting. I ordered a Verdejo and my Server brought out a complimentary tomato Tapa and Salami. Tomatoes were super fresh and slightly salted-delicious! Everything on the menu looked good! I ordered the Sturgeon, Foie Gras and White Sausage. The Sturgeon was exquisite with the tomatoes and peppers pairing perfectly! Should have taken the big order. Foie Gras and white sausage (mild) were simple, tasty and didn't disappoint. My Server was friendly and worked to bring out the dishes as they were ready given my time crunch. About an 8 minute walk from the city center and well worth it. Make the stop for some high quality/reasonably priced Tapas and Wine in a unique space.

Was stuck trying to find somewhere to eat upon arrival to Granada - walked over to this spot after…read moreseveral other restaurants in the area were still closed and - true to form - La Tana was still setting up for open. We finally got a table and were able to order a few tapas and drinks. I really enjoyed it. Everything we tasted was delicious. Well worth a stop if in the area

The foie and solomillo I MUST have at least twice every time I'm in town. Sooooo yummy with a…read moreglass of grenache.

Ambiance is wonderful. Food is delicious and original. Service is wonderful. I ate at this place…read moremultiple times, will go back again and again.

Most perfect spot if you're vacationing in Málaga and want to spend your time day drinking and…read morewalking along the coast and the local town. You get a perfect view of the ocean, and the random kitties that walk around the paved path by the beach. My go-to drink everyday was a screwdriver, it was made with fresh orange juice every time, truly amazing! The people working there were just as amazing, sweetest people and the best service I received while in Spain. They remembered me and would bring me my drink upon arrival. Way to make a girl feel special! Not sure if I will ever return to Málaga, but I ever find myself in that area again I will for sure be back!

This was the first ace we went when arriving in Spain and it was our favorite restaurant of the…read morewhole trip! Great food and service, cocktails were delicious :)

Delicious tapas in tight quarters. Some of the photos here are not of the same place. Food was…read moredelicious with tapas. Service was good. We waited until they just opened and there were already people with reservations waiting. Small space but quaint. Go, but I'd suggest having reservations.

The best meal I've had after 2 weeks in Spain…read more The oxtail, mogote, octopus, fried calamari, patatas bravas, fried pork and dessert were all 5-stars! This place gets very crowded with locals so i recommend coming early. I can't exaggerate when I say you will never find a meal close to this in the US. Not even close. Eat