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

This is a Michelin ***. My review is obviously superfluous, but anyways…read more.. This is top-caliber food. Some particularly impressive appetizers included the cod bun (super intense fish flavor without being fishy), the appetizer meat stock, the bread service (perhaps the best pita I've ever had, and the most crunchy croissant I've had in years). Among the main dishes, the beluga lentils were super rich in flavor, the sea bass was cooked perfectly with some perfectly crispy skin, and I didn't even know almonds could be pickled. Unlike at the last *** I went to, there were no dishes that left me entirely confused, although some flavors were still unfamiliar in a good way. My dining companions liked their wine tasting, which I didn't try. My only complaint would be that despite the historical posturing of the menu/performance art, the service was aloof enough that we weren't always entirely sure what we were eating. Unlike at Scandinavian ***s, the servers aren't especially chatty, so while the food was delicious, I'm not sure I fully appreciated the historical project.

I should start by saying I was very enthusiastic and excited to come to Noor (high expectations) as…read moreI like the style and flavors of north Africa and southern Spain more then anywhere else in the world. Ohhhh man was it dissapointing... Three stars??? Aside from some superb wines--What am I missing? The expereince starts with a hand washing "ritual" they poor some water over your hands essentially... awkward. For me this was rather gimmicky and strange, as was the little board timeline thing which was ultimately irrelevant to the wide ranging ingredients used throughout. The english used at reception and at times throughout the meal was so rehersed it felt uncomfortable and unnatural. As this is spain I can forgive that. I was the first guest to enter the restaurant. As I sat alone in a still and nearly silent room the entire service team and kitchen gawked at me as I waited uncomfortably for the experience to begin. The menu was so unmemorable I cant even recall most of the first dishes, a little tuna bite no better than an average sushi joint. A mildly flavored rosemary soup of some kind that totally missed. There were two maybe even three savory dishes with some frozen element which has been a big fad recently and I heavily disliked them. Maybe thats personal preference but it was not working. After leaving I literally went and ate a whole bocadillo con morcilla and an ice cream cone haha, which was better than both deserts combined. I was very hungry arriving and left feeling as though I had mainly filled up on bread. Which they serve three different styles without butter or olive oil. The breads are good but they are not good enough to stand up without some accompaniment. The bread and butter at Bardal for instance was insanely good. A simple thing like that can work but not when your bread is meh. The Fish entree with spinach was probably the best of the dishes but nothing was great. I have been to many one star places with better food. Ultimately I was very dissapointed. I have no clue how this gets 3 stars and Bardal has two. They are not even the same league of quality in my mind.

3-12-26 Jueves, por la tarde…read more Después de visitar la mezquita es obligatorio almorzar en la Bodega Mezquita. Al llegar te recibe la sonrisa de Jose Rey quien se ocupa de casi todo! - tiene control de cada detalle y se hace conocer. Habla, ríe y conversa con todos los patrones no importa de donde visites. Para pedir, nos atendió Dave Ryx, con otra sonrisa y contento de guiarnos a travez de un menú desconocido. Comenzamos con las croquetas y las berenjenas fritas - versión tapa, ambos deliciosas. Comimos media porción de deditos de pollo frito que sirven con una salsita espectacular - lo recomiendo. Y, por supuesto nos convenció a tratar la torrija hecha de forma inigualable y calientica. Pedi una sopa que no nos agrado y rápidamente la retiro sin problema ni costo. Aparte de la comida, lo mejor fue conocer a Jose y David- ambos, atentos y zalameros, que no dudaron en complacer nuestro menu infantil. Gracias chicos, hasta la próxima!

We arrived at exactly 8 pm for our 8 pm reservation, but the glass door was still locked and the…read morestaff inside just glared at us until we walked away. Not a great start. Once inside, the atmosphere was very pleasant, having been seated in a large, open atrium with ornate carved stone walls and doorways. We asked for a large bottle of sparkling water but were told that they only had small bottles at €2.50 a pop. Small bottles mean more profit for the business but are inconvenient and more expensive for customers. We started with a bottle of the Speak of Silence /Extremadura, a dark red wine made with Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo grapes. At €22 it was a decent value (average price = €19) with a 4.1 / 5.0 rating on Vivino and rated one of the top 2% of wines in the world. It was good, but I am not sure about the top 2% claim. We ordered and shared several dishes, so I will elaborate here: - Mixed Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette (€6.10): Nothing special, just an overpriced salad - Cordoban Salmorejo (€5.10): A local cold tomato soup emulsified with olive oil, Iberian ham, and egg, it probably would have been better warm or hot. It was tasty, but different, not something I would order again. - Cordoban Flamenquin (€14.75): Another local dish, pork loin stuffed with ham, breaded, and fried. It was good but a bit dry so I dribbled some sauce from the oxtail on top. It would have been better with an accompanying sauce, but then it would not be Cordoban. - Cordoba-style Oxtail (€13.95): Two small knuckles with barely any meat and eight small french fries scattered on top. The sauce was good and what meat that was there tender, but €13.95 for four or five mouthfuls? Definitely NOT a TravelValue. - Solomillo Boletus (€19.25): Iberian pork tenderloin topped with a mushroom sauce, it was delicious, but €20 seems a tad high for a few pieces of pork and a smattering of fries. Our server, Jose Rey, was professional and attentive and we were very pleased with his service. Another thing I did not like was the coercion to submit a 5-star review at the end of the meal. We were handed a card stating Ïf you don't like something, say it here¨but ¨Ïf you liked something, say it outside¨. I tell it like it is, so I do not appreciate being coached on what to submit in my reviews. The meal was good and the experience pleasant, but the few shortfalls we experienced kept me from giving them one of my top ratings. CombatCritic Gives Bodegas Mezquita Corregidor A Respectable 7 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

The food was great, the service was excellent, the ambiance was cute. It's huge space and interior…read moredesign is not very fitting with italian restaurant, they need more traditional ambiance and vibes the interior was very cold and lacking ambiance but food was amazing and service tooo! 5 stars for the food and service by my italian friend lucas

In case you are tired of tapas and miss a hearty Italian food, this is a place for you…read more Amazing. Just an amazing Italian place with a beautiful cozy atmosphere inside. Can't get over the quality of pasta, sauce and so many choices on the menu. Every combination is good, just be creative and try something new.

While on vacation in Cordoba we had dinner here. We enjoyed the complimentary olives (nice touch)…read moreand our meals. We ordered the cod over the creamiest mashed potatoes of our lives and calamari over black ink orzo. Both equally delicious. I thought the calamari serving was skimpy (only 2 of them) but tasteful and cooked perfectly. We were "scared" to try the black ink orzo but wowsa was it scrumptious. Note though that the menu is fairly small. It's one page that they have printed on a clipboard in several languages. It's not the menu you see on line. My hubs also enjoyed a Spanish beer. We do recommend. It gets you away from the touristy areas.

Excellent food quality and service. Best meal so far. Highly recommend. Felt relaxed and well taken…read morecare off. Owner is very friendly and courteous. You wont be disappointed. Better than all other restaurants near the river.

5 Totally earned stars for food that had us returning the next day for more!…read more We stumbled upon Casa Mazal while walking around the small streets in town and the decor and delicious smells pulled us in. We were seated right away (a fairly large party) and ordered Muhammara and bread to start and a sangria pitcher. The sangria glasses came with a cinnamon stick and fruit inside them- which added a nice touch and made this one of our favorite sangria experiences of the trip. The muhammara and bread were the perfect start. The bread seemed fresh and the muhammara was rich and deep in flavor. We ended up ordering the reinvention of hummus and reinvention of falafel for the table and they were devoured by all. Definitely recommend! Two other dishes I'd recommend trying are the eggplant with honey and sesame seeds dish as well as the gazpacho with mango. Both these dishes sounded unusual to our American tastebuds, but we were thrilled we ordered them because they hit that ideal balance between sweet and savory. Once again, I cannot recommend this place enough. Everything from service, to ambiance, to dishes were superb!

We loved our meal at Casa Mazal! The service was wonderful and our server was kind and helpful. The…read morefood was absolutely delicious. The ambiance was lovely and calming. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great meal in Cordoba!

While the concept is delightful, with the classic Cordoba dishes presented in a high-modern style,…read morewe found the execution sometimes lacking. I'll start with the positives: the olive oil butter was delicious, and the beef was cooked to perfect tenderness and was very flavorful. The sauces were more disappointing, though, and the fish and vegetables were nothing special. The semi-stewed carrots were particularly perplexing.

Absolute disappointment. The welcoming was cold, as if we were foreign aliens. We were sat down…read moreat our table with our name, nice touch (the one star). Someone swings by to ask if we wanted something to drink - we had just settled in so we asked for a minute. 5 minutes later someone comes to take our order, we include our drinks. Our first order comes out, still no drinks (we ordered a bottle of wine). Someone else comes and finally serves wine. Food was bland, confusing. The ceviche was discombobulated, overpowered by cucumber, sauce/juice tasted like bilis, and the fish was warm. Salmorejo was interesting, refined presentation but flavorless...had a better one at a local tavern that evening. The noodles were overcooked and cut (seriously) put together like a train wreck. The aged beef tartare tasted like it was incensed in sauerkraut - I hate leaving food but there was no choice. The service was poor from start to finish - a bunch of people standing around looking at each other, chit chatting but not servicing their guests. When you asked them for something it was like a chore. In contrast we went to a local tavern that evening and a young gentleman was courteous, proactive and helpful - for half the price.

Amazing. And the service was so friendly and kind!…read more Food for the kids came quick and delicious. All dishes were very good. Definitely recommend.

We found this place walking to our hostel, and realized that they had paella of different varieties…read moreand were happy to check it out on the way back. It's a really nice restaurant decorated with wine bottles and accents of brick and blue plates. We met Executive Chef Modé, who waited on us and brought me a perfect vodka tonic with lemon. My friend had a beer and then we shared small bags of breadsticks. We shared the oxtail paella which was the best and the only one I have ever had, and basically, it was almost tempting me to order another dish of it. I chose to skip it and go to dessert, having a brownie with vanilla ice cream and another vodka tonic. My friend took a shot at this flat pumpkin pie with an actual top on it. Everything was perfect there and I will definitely come back if I ever get the chance to return to Cordoba. I highly recommend stopping here and letting the kitchen staff take good care of you.

The service was good. However, they sold a Sauvignon Blanc that was only 30% Sauvignon Blanc, and…read more70% of another, more intense, varietal that had been aged in wood barrels. Obviously a different taste than expected. I ordered the wok salmon, the chef depended way too much on some version of soy sauce. I couldn't eat all the food I had ordered, I plan to take the rest for dinner back at my hotel, so I asked for take away box. They had no take away containers, they had run out the day before. I couldn't eat all my food so all that was left, was for me to leave it. Not happy!

We wanted a break from tapas. This was a good change because the food was fairly light. They didn't…read moreoffer a few items from the menu, but we were able to get the mussels, artichoke pasta and ink noodles. Our unanimous favorite were the mussels. There was a delicious curry flavor. I just wish that there were more mussels. The artichoke pasta was great as well. The ink noodle dish was a bit too strong. The prices were really reasonable too.

The cutest coffee shop, tea shop and bar I have seen during this week in this beautiful city…read more Located in a very centric street, frequented by university students until late at night, La tortuga (that should change the name to a bird based on the wall paintings) is a very relaxing or very animated place depending on the hour of your visit. For me is a great place to have a coffee and a pastry, reading the local newspaper and relax while contemplating these nicely done painted big birds and flowers on the ceiling (check the toilet ceiling). Very white clean atmosphere and pastries are fresh and good.

Love this place so much! Worth walking to in the heat. Good service, coffee, wine, pastries,…read moreeverything. And it's so cute! Highly recommend.