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!

I travel extensively. This is my favorite restaurant in the world (55+ countries). Average price,…read morebut overorder, spend the money and get: - olives - sangria - garlic shrimp - calamari - paella You will be stuffed. You will have attentive service (European style). You will spend hours and wonder where the time went. Enjoy the food, ambience, and friends. Be ready to sleep in the next morning and wonder where the time went. I have eaten here at least 12 times and and each time solidifies my opinion.

Great little dinner place. The food can be pricey but the seafood is manageable, around 10-11…read moreEuros. The steaks are closer to 15 Euros. They have steak, lamb, pork, fish. They have excellent sangria. Our favorite dish is the swordfish. The menu has both Spanish and English but I have had a hard time ordering in either language without pointing. The place is the typical size for a Rota restaurant but we have never had trouble getting a big table for a group if we show up before 21:00.

Returned here last night for a special to commemorate more than two decades of friendship with a…read moregreat friend. When I had conejo (rabbit) over a month ago here, my friend commented he would like to taste that too. Now that they are here in Rota, Spain, i decided to have it too and set it up with Antonio selecting rabbit, with rice. It was great with my friend eating all his within minutes then using the bread to sop up all the gravy which was delicious. We finished it off with a creamy natillas which I have never had before; all tasty and great as is everything in Rota and Spain. Antonio was very attentive though he was very busy with his whole bar filled and busy!

I got what I expected from a costal Spanish restaurant . Fresh seafood , quality ingredients ,…read moregreat service , scenic ocean view . My motto is I only eat seafood if I can see the ocean and this restaurant lived up to that .

My colleagues and I came here for dinner based on a recommendation from some locals. It's a great…read moreplace to have dinner, drinks, and enjoy the views. Venue: Come for the food, stay for the ocean view and sunset. This place is in a great spot next to the beach and easy to find. You will need to park your car somewhere in town, we parked a few blocks away near the Embarcadero parking lot. The restaurant is also very clean and if you arrive right at 8pm, you don't really need a reservation. Staff: Great service, especially for our for customers that don't know how to speak Spanish. They are fluent in English and very helpful in ordering local favorites and fresh fish. Food: We loved every item we ordered and it was nice to be able to share the dishes so we can all experience each other's plates. The grilled octopus was tasty and not too smoky or salty. The croquettes weee surprisingly tasty and not fishy at all. Definitely come here if you want to have dinner with a group or want to relax and enjoy a fun meal. We came here during the week and did not need reservations, but it can get busy on weekends, so make reservations if you can.

The food is absolutely amazing and the location is right at the ferry! Definitely a great spot with…read moreamazing views of the piers! And it's pretty cheap! All of this was €44.

Spain in a Paella Pan! What a beautiful little spot in the old town of Rota, Spain. The buildings…read moreare close together with walkways in between that have wonderful places like Casa Emilio setup outside. The star of this show was our awesome waiter and our awesome Paella. The waiter was like your Spanish uncle that you wished you had. Awesome guy, awesome service. So the Paella was perfectly cooked, nice and tender with the most flavorful crunchy bottom, the Paella trademark. A wonderful saffron flavor permeated through the rice, shrimp and veggies. This was everything you hope for when it comes to Spanish Paella in one of the most picturesque settings.

Be very careful if you order anything that is priced "segun mercado". You may get a nasty surprise…read morewhen they bring the bill. We did. We will not be eating here again. I might add that the way they prepared the fish was awful. And it was great raw materials. That added insult to injury.

NOTE: NO MATTER WHAT YELP SAYS, THIS PLACE IS IN ROTA, ESPAÑA NOT MEJICO!!! I posted this for Spain…read morebut for some reason Yelp keeps changing it as it's posted from Spain to Mexico. They have been told about this and many other Yelp posts I've submitted these last few weeks!! Ate here recently with friends. They are picky eaters like me, and after walking by and seeing a lot of other diners sitting outside eating their paella which looked very good, we decided to sit and order too. Because of the good weather, we all decided to sit outside but tables weren't available. They took the time to bring out another table just for us, and real wooden chairs (which the other diners did noit have). They were very busy so as you can imagine, we waited to order but we hadn't decided yet so it was perfect. Right off we ordered the mini-pan of paella, along with a half-plate of fried puntillas, which are baby squids and a favorite of mine. A half-racion of this was perfect for us three, and we ate it up within 10 minutes. We also got a bottle of manzanilla, which was brought out with a bucket, which was hung off the side of the table. The paella was later served and it was well done and very decorative. Nobody complained and each one of us three was able to eat a good sized plate and have seconds even!! Good food and great personal service which was noticed and appreciated!! I'd return with friends again! Note that Casa Raul is located in the section of Calle Mina where it's at its narrowest, closest to downtown Rota. When people walk by, they will be within a foot of your table and chair! They also have an outdoor refrigerated display of their fresh fish, so you can choose and have it cooked especially for you! They list offers on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/CERVECERIA-CASA-RAUL/167533846636232

Every dish is delicious. The service was excellent and attentive. You will want to lick every…read moreplate... but use bread! We were a large table of eight and our food came quickly, hot, and tasty. We sat in the street where there were many brightly lit cafes. Even though it was nearly the middle of August we were comfortable in the night breezes. Such a wonderful evening.

The best meal we have ever had in Rota. Simply one of the best places to eat in the region…read more Everything ordered was superb.

So glad they were open when we stopped by! Tuscania is truly a must-visit Italian spot. From the…read moremoment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and inviting, and everyone at our table left with delicious meals and an all-around happy mood. I started with a glass of Moscato that was perfectly chilled and just the right amount of sweet--light, refreshing, and not overpowering. For my appetizer, I had the bruschetta, which was fresh and flavorful, topped with juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of balsamic, toasted bread. For my main dish, I ordered the four-cheese gnocchi, and it did not disappoint. The gnocchi were soft and pillowy, coated in a rich, creamy blend of cheeses that was indulgent without being too heavy. Every bite was comforting and full of flavor. Highly recommend stopping here if you're craving authentic, satisfying Italian food in a welcoming setting. It's also a great place for great conversation--the cozy ambiance and unhurried pace make it easy to sit back, relax, and enjoy the moment.

The hostel associated with this restaurant is in the middle of the old town in an old villa with a…read morelarge central courtyard with lots of plants and open air. The restaurant is 100 meters away on the plaza which is also where we checked-in. Ristorante Italiano Tuscana has an extensive menu of antipasti, pastas, meat dishes, desserts, and a full bar. They have an indoor, air-conditioned dining room and tables outdoors on the plaza. The food was very good, the portions appropriate, and the prices fair. We ate there twice and enjoyed our meals along with their resident dog, Rocco, who was very sweet, lingering near outdoor diners, but not begging or being a nuisance at all. The first night we had l'insalata caprese €8 and tortelli 4 formaggi ai burro e salvia €15 for my wife and the lasagna bolognese €10 for me along with a bottle of water with gas and a liter of sangria €12. My lasagna was delicious and HUGE, but my wife's tortelli had not been properly drained, watering down the rich butter and sage sauce, but my wife still enjoyed it. On the subsequent evening, we forewent the starter, my wife ordering the tagliatelli con funghi €10, me the spaghetti carbonara, and sharing the cotoletta alla milanese €12, a bottle of water and two glasses of house red wine. All were very tasty, especially the carbonara which was prepared in the traditional way by adding egg yokes just before serving with plenty o' pepper ... HOOAH! Our dinners, a starter, main and wine/water ran around €50, not bad for good meal for two, so Ristorante Toscania was a definite Travelvalue and worth a return visit the next time we go to Naval Air Station Rota. CombatCritic Gives Hostal Sixto and Ristorante Toscana 8 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

Chocos Fritas. Wow! Fresh Calimari, not fried. Patatas fritas. Cold beer and amazing white wine…read more What's not to like? Come here late at night and you will be pleasantly surprised. It's very near the Playa de la Luz Hotel (walking distance). Great value, high quality food, friendly service. Good stuff. "Feels" like Spain when you're there.

I wanted to love this place. It's a very uppity tapas place in an upscale Spanish neighborhood…read more The selection was great (as I easily translated it using my WordLens app) and the service was pretty good too. The downside though was that the food really wasn't that great. The flavors were bland and the fish was just so so. Plus they used imitation crab in one of the seafood salads. On the plus side, their coffee was excellent. Overall, not a bad place to sit and people watch on a summer afternoon but not my favorite restaurant in the area.