We entered the restaurant and were greeted by a server who informed us that there was no printed menu. She explained that the meal was a prix-fixe style, although she didn't use that term. We were initially led to believe it was a daily pre-set menu. The server showed us the evening's offerings (pointing to a refrigerated display case with red meat, fish, and vegetables), which she said was 45 for meat and 30 (or 35) for fish, including appetizers, vegetables, and dessert of the day. Drinks were not included. When we asked for a wine list, we were told there wasn't one, and that they would choose the wine for us instead. We would have ordered another glass, but we had no idea about the price. The server inquired about any allergies, and I mentioned that while I wasn't allergic to anything, I didn't eat red meat. Despite not selecting the dishes, the following were brought to us: Appetizers Main course -- she brought red meat for both of us, but I declined since it was made for two Fish Dessert In the end, we were charged for each item individually, and our bill came to 145 Euros. While the food was good and the server was friendly, we felt we were misled and taken advantage of. If they are going to charge separately for each item, customers should at least have the option to choose what they want to order. read more

To be clear, there is no menu. You get whatever they are cooking for the day. They ask you if you have any dislikes or allergies which will be accommodated. It was also made clear that it was 45 Euro per person. With that said, we had the most amazing meal. I feel like I won't eat for a week. First up was toast with tomato relish and the BEST olive oil. Delicious. Followed by asparagus with parmesan. The salad was pumpkin with burrata and greens (I think my favorite), a white fish with roasted veggies, steak with spicy potatoes, and then poached pear in white chocolate for dessert. We have been in South Spain for six weeks and this is our most memorable meal to date. We highly highly recommend.... oh, and we came home with a bottle of wine. Delicious read more

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casa maria is an amazing place with service extraordinary and fabulous food ! Isabel and her mom run the restaurant and it has been a family business for many years Isabel personally waits on each table - there were only 4 tables being used when we were there wine is extra but is paired with each serving. there were 4 different servings/ first appetizers of fresh tomato jam on toast, asparagus and goat cheese and puff with cheese and jam; next was delicious fresh fish with vegetables that isabel cut the spine out on the table; next steak on a hot stone with potatoes and finally a poached pear with a homemade cinnamon sauce ! All to die for! if you are in ronda and want an unique and fabulous experience then go to casa maria !! read more

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We came to this restaurant for lunch. They don't have a menu per se, they charge a fixed amount per person and they serve whatever dishes they've decided upon that day based on what's available in the kitchen or in season. Of course they ask about any food allergies or restrictions and accommodate those if/as possible. The fixed rate includes several appetizers, fish and meat entrees and dessert. Alcohol is separate. The food was outstanding and there was so.much.food! We definitely were stuffed but thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I really liked the huevos rotos and the potato salad with gambas. The beef (chuleton) was way too undercooked for my liking. Their tiramisu was outstanding, better than some we had in certain restaurants in Italy. We also drank some pretty killer wines as recommended by Elias, the owner. He actually listed some of the wines he had available in his cellar and we were pretty impressed with the selection he offered (he mentioned some pretty high end wines). Now, none of these wines are on a list or menu, you sort of just have to discuss your preferences with him and he'll bring you out something he thinks you may like based on that. Elias was very nice and gracious, he gave us some local wine as parting gifts which was a nice gesture. If you're in Ronda do make it a point to dine here at least once. read more

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Simply amazing and totally unique. This spot has a pre set menu that changes every day. The food is all local and authentic to this area of Spain. The food was all exquisite. The service (one of the servers was Maria the namesake of the restaurant) was really Amazing. I would recommend you make a reservation here if you can because there is only one sitting per night and very limited tables. read more

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The meal was divine! Don't be scared away by the chefs menu. Everything they brought was perfection. I didn't take photos of everything, but dessert was tiramisu and a leche mousse with cream cheese icing and pistachio. Then, the server sent us on our way with a complementary bottle of wine for later. Such a lovely afternoon in the plaza. read more

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After a long morning of exploring Ronda, we stumbled across Casa Maria for lunch. We spent a week in Málaga, and every time we think about our trip the experience from the restaurant always comes up. There is no set menu, you are served what it is they have decided to have lined up for the day based on fresh ingredients. This took the pressure off of deciding what to order and opened our minds for new tastes. There was an abundance of food, but we cleaned every single plate laid in front of us. Had we been in Ronda longer during our visit, we would have gone here every day. We even left with a bottle of wine to enjoy later! Great food, amazing staff. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Marvelous food! So pleased to have stopped into this place. while I was able to get a table with no reservation, it is a smaller space so would recommend getting one if you can! Had the un poco de todo, 'a little bit of everything'. And everything was delicious! Tomato toast, Foie gras with goat cheese and apple, the Goat cheese in pastry with fig/strawberry jam, asparagus with honey mustard, a dish called 'rapo' it's a fish, Scallops in squash sauce and finished with Boca (local beef with salsa). Great meal, amazing service. Our waitress was friendly, explained everything and was very welcoming. Thank you! read more

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The place was good, but certainly not spectacular as its current ratings might suggest. Situated on the far south side of Ronda in a nondescript square at the edge of town, Casa Maria is a big hit with the international crowd. From the postcards from every edge of the globe on the first floor wall, to the gruff German spoken by the two adjacent tables, you can tell who their audience is. They make a big show out of their meal, which is something you don't normally get from your standard impersonal, yet professional Spanish waiter. It's very obvious that the owners put a lot of effort into the restaurant's image. To be fair, the food is good. It's not spectacular, but it's solid. Me and the rest of my family got the "poco de todo", which, as the name suggests, was a broad sampler of plates. But nothing was really memorable. It seems like a number of guests followed the owner's exhortation to post a tripadvisor/yelp review, but I doubt this place would even be on the map otherwise. read more

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Elias and Maria created the best experience for our wedding anniversary. We had a 4 course dinner and everyone of them was to die for. If you go to Ronda make reservations because this place is the best in town! read more

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Superb family-run bistro in the old town, perhaps a 10 minute walk from the gorge. Serves an ever-changing selection using seasonal ingredients. (There is no menu, you eat what they make fresh from the market that day.) Food quality was perfect, and service was friendly. Fantastic experience. read more

The only thing this restaurant is missing is a Michelin Star! The taste, the quality of food, the service was superb.

I had a negative experience here. The food is really good here and the service very friendly. Be prepared to overeat though, as you have to take a tasting menu (no other options) and get a LOT of food. I came here with my family and none of us were hungry for the rest of the day. We thought that just came from eating a lot, but alas... in the evening/night we all got seriously sick and spent the next 24 hours in the worst state. The tuna we got served was the culprit and I imagine the restaurant hadn't kept it fresh properly. When contacted, the restaurant denied everything and came up with a bunch of excuses (we had allergies / it could not be from their restaurant / ...) which I find very rude and also disappointing. Would not recommend unless you want to run the risk of getting food poisoning. read more

One of the most amazing restaurants we've ever experienced. This is a set menu place where the family makes what is fresh. Actually there was no menu provided. The meal included bruschetta, scrambled eggs with shrimp and cauliflower, artichokes and liver, scallops, and filet mignon. For two. And yes a dessert was included. Everything was excellent. No wine list as the owner brought out glasses of wine he felt were appropriate for what we had at the time. Small place with only five large high top tables. Total tab for all of the above including 3 glasses of wine each was 80 euro or about $90. read more

We had an extravagant and fabulous lunch here. The menu and meal are set by the owner, which means you eat what they provide. And it is very tasty and generous! White wine will be given as a gift for lunch. The owner is very nice! Please don't waste food. Everything is sabroso! Bravo! read more

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Prefix menu 5 courses-30 Euros. Everything was ridiculously delicious. It was nice to not have to decide what to order and be fed what's in season and fresh. Huge scallops perfectly cooked were a highlight. My husband wants to eat here every night that we are in Ronda! read more

This is a fabulous restaurant! There is no menu here. Your server will tell you what is available that day. All the food is locally grown or bred. The meal is four courses. We let the waitress bring her choice of appetizers and were not disappointed. Unfortunately I can not remember what they were - I blame it on the wine... Our choices that day for the entree were Locally caught cod, rooster, suckling pig and two choices of steak (sirloin or tri-tip). I ordered the suckling pig. It was amazing! tender and flavorful cooked just right with the skin crispy. The portion was a shoulder, not the whole pig. My wife ordered the rooster. The rooster had a great flavor and was very tender. It tasted a little different than your run of the mill chicken. My brother and sister in law both ordered the top sirloin - this was my favorite. The waitress told us this was the smaller cut of beef they offered but I have to say it was about 3 inches thick and HUGE! The steak was perfectly cooked and the most tender melt in your mouth top sirloin I have ever had. My brother and wife thought the pork was the best but really all three dished were exceptional. Meals run about 28-35 euros each person. Most of the dishes were 19-23 euros not including the wine. The tri-tip was 33 euros but could easily feed 3-4 people... Hot tips: 1. Make a reservation. This is a small restaurant and when we walked in many of the tables were reserved. 2. Make time. The dining adventure took about two hours so don't plan on a quick meal. They work slow here. well worth the time. 3. They are closed on Wednesdays. read more

"Casa Maria" is located in the very lovely town of Ronda, on the outskirts of the tourist district on the old town side of the Gorge. It is a totally unprepossessing establishment on the outside, on a nondescript street, but when you open the narrow, double swinging doors, you are greeted by an intimate space of dark wood walls, and four tables with checkered tablecloths, and a bar area with displays of raw meats and fresh vegetables. We asked for a table. The young lady who greeted us explained that there is no menu, and that her father cooks whatever is fresh and available that day and all we have to do is pay a fixed price and sit down and drink and eat. I was sold. She led us upstairs to a corner table and the young lady, who I soon learned is named Maria and is the namesake of the restaurant, said, "Get ready to eat the best lunch ever." (in Spanish, of course). She suggested a very good bottle of Tempranillo Tinto for us and soon we were sipping delicious wine and relaxing into a nice afternoon of eating. And Maria was not kidding about the best lunch ever. While we waited we chatted with her. She turned out to be very curious and gregarious, and as we imbibed the wine and it had its effect on us, we became equally curious and gregarious and soon we were hitting it off like bandits in a getaway car. Maria brought us Fried goat cheese with onion compote, roasted asparagus, and a beet salad for starters. That was followed by serving of braised and fig glazed ocean scallops, succulent and tasty, with a rich sea broth in each bite. We were in heaven, again. And finally a plate of thickly sliced, braised on the outside, rare on the inside, tender, juicy, completely indulgent Filet Mignon, made from locally grown beef, tons of it, accompanied by potato wedges in pumpkin sauce. We ate til we were blind. There was even desert. After a solid two hours of this delightful eating and fun conversation with our hostess, it was time to go. We really needed to walk this off! On the way out the owner, the Dad, handed me a bottle of locally made White Verdente wine. Compliments of the house. Man, what a place. read more

Wonderful experience - we got a prix fixe menu for our family of 4. There was a LOT of food, and it was all excellent. The meat and fish were perfectly cooked, the appetizers tasty - and the service excellent. This is just a short 7-10 min walk down from the bridge over the gorge. There's an outside terrace / patio across the street when the weather is nice. The staff spoke enough English to make everything understood. Great experience! read more

I´m so glad that I opened Yelp when we stumbled upon the outer city walls of Ronda around dinner time. Thanks to other Yelpers for this recommendation. Casa Maria appears so unassuming, when we got there it was just a simple hole-in-the-wall bar on the side of a busy street, with 3 guys standing in front of the door drinking cervezas and chatting with the bartender through a small window. There´s a giant tapas menu nailed to the wall with some very cheap prices listed. We were hooked. But when we poked our heads inside, the owner/chef, Elias, walked out and greeted us warmly. He asked if we´re doing dinner, and walked us over across the street to the park where he had tables and chairs set-up. At the time there was only one other couple sitting there with beer and small plates. After our drinks more couples and families started sitting down. It´s a very nice atmosphere, surrounded by local children playing in the park behind us, other locals walking around or sitting on the benches around us, chatting away. Elias asked us to read the story on the table (see photos) then we immediately asked for ´´un poco de todo´´, which means ´´a little bit of everything´, a sampler. There is no menu there, he kind of just tells you what he has for the night, asks you if you have any food allergies. We told him we have no allergies and asked him to serve us his best. In between service he would come by our table and chat with us, telling us how he got started, how he was hired to be a personal chef by some celebrity who was in town for vacation, some guy who was in the Rambo movie with Sylvester Stalone, and said how he was visited by a famous food critic (Rick Steve ?) from America who gave him a very good review. One dish after the other came out, first it was this awesome pate prepared with home-made compote along with a basket of mini toasted bread, and a raw salmon salad that was so fresh, I couldn´t put my finger on what that dressing was. I could see caviar in the salmon salad. Another plate came out, with their specialty bruschetta looking dish, slices of bread with olive oil, garlic, salt and some fresh sauce on it. Then came the grilled asparagus, amazing! And then the main course came out, this delicious cubes of seared tuna prepared in some special sauce topped with his own version of wasabi. At first when you bite into it you think it´s red meat, some kind of a pork dish. But when we asked we were told it´s tuna. It does not taste fishy at all. Overall we had a very romantic, personable and amazing culinary experience. We were served their one and only special dessert (a version of flan prepared with yoghurt cream) as well as coffee and shots of their crema licor. All this and more (glasses of wine, cerveza, pitcher of sangria) for only 60 Euros total. The dishes were not sampler sizes by any means, so be ready to eat. I highly recommend that you come here to try their food and hospitality. Elias, his daughter Maria, and his wife Isabel will treat you to a special culinary experience. read more

I can only agree with Maeve and am REALLY happy i found her review here! We spent a great night here, the food was delicious, and it felt much different from the more touristy places in the upper part og the town. So it's very much worth the 10 minute walk from the old centre. Be aware though that you will probably spent quite a bit more money, our 4 courses of un-poco-de-todo for 2 persons together with a great bortle of wine came at 85 Euro - but it was so worth it! read more

Amazing little mom, pop and daughter restaurant. The food was amazing and made with love. The tomato toast was the best we had in south of Spain. I would recommend to go for dinner to get the full experience. The family also makes their own wine, which the owner gave us a complimentary bottle to go. The wine was pretty good I must say. read more

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Realy a nice inconspicuous place, some tables outside. Excellent fresh, individual tapas and platos with surprising details. Better ask for the price of the platos. All in all the prices are fair, tapas and drinks are well priced. We recomend this place. read more

This place very well may be the finest restaurant experience in Spain. If you have heart, you will love this place. If you understand this place serves up not only great food, but warmth, decency, love, and graciousness, then you may begin to understand what Casa Maria is all about. I enjoyed dinner with my wife and daughter at Casa Maria tonight. Someday a star will shine over this exquisite little restaurant and the world will march unceasingly toward its light. We drove 2 1/2 hours from Sevilla to dine at Casa Maria. It beat everything we tried in Sevilla, and we tried lots of restaurants in Sevilla. If your taste is all in your mouth, you will never understand Casa Maria. Maria's Mama is an excellent chef. Maria is the quintessential hostess and wait-person. Her father is the master of his domain. They are well worth an evening of your time. Perhaps you will learn something from them not only about great food but also about how to live and how to be in this world. Be careful about negative reviews. Check out their other reviews. Many are young people who don't have enough experience in the world or in life to truly understand a restaurant from the heart. They are food-posers. They posture themselves as erudite critics, but in reality, they are simply boring people who came up short in the power game and now take it out on those who only seek to serve and to please. Ignore their rambling hypocritical critiques. They know nothing about good food, good fellowship, and civilized dining. Observe how the family at Casa Maria works together, seeks to excel in their craft, and stands ready to serve great food to the best of their ability. It may take a lifetime for young critics to understand the way of the heart when one dines in another country, but those who know nothing would do well to say nothing. Bravo Casa Maria. A beautiful family, a beautiful evening. Gracias. Leland Anderson Golden, Colorado read more

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Love this place! Sit back and let yourself be delivered plate upon plate of surprises. Gorgeous setting and delicious fresh flavours. Very friendly family who run the restaurant and always make sure you are happy. read more

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This restaurant caught us by surprise. It is a bit of a walk from Pointe Nuevo, but worth it! The ratings were high on trip advisor, but we did not expect the fantastic meal we enjoyed. The menu was a prixe fixe (discounted for the kids) where the chef made the meal choices for us. We received ample portions of delicious food that spanned veggies, fish, pork, beef, and dessert. Also surprising, the restaurant was very kid friendly (ours are 7, 5, and 2 years old), but best to come on the earlier side as it is also a nice romantic getaway. After dinner, run around at the playground with the kids (in square adjacent to courtyard). The English is also excellent, but feel free to practice your spanish too! A must try when in Ronda! read more

I have procrastinated in writing this review for far too long. The guilt was eating me alive, so here it is. Casa Maria was the most lovely and intimate meal that I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. I went with my family this past spring and we still talk about it to this day. I won't go too far in depth about the food because I enjoyed the fact that each course was a surprise as it was a set menu. However, everything that was brought to us was so fresh and delicious and you could honestly taste the love in each bite. Maria was an amazing host. Her English was great and she had a story to tell us about each dish. When you go, make sure you bring an appetite and an open mind. Try everything! No substitutions. We love you Casa Maria xox read more

It is a fantastic little place outside the city walls. It is definitely worth the (short) walk down from the town! And the walk back up is needed after all the absolutely delicious food We had 'un poco de todo' - lovely roasted asparagus, typical Spanish bread with tomatoes, salmon salad, baked cheese with caramelised onions, tuna steaks with dipping sauce and a sirloin steak. So much food and it all tasted absolutely amazing! We paid € 62,50 for all that including 4 beers and an amazing glass of local wine. read more

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If you were invited to someone's home in Ronda, Spain, this is the kind of meal you would have. The restaurant is run by a mother/father/daughter team and everything we had was AMAZING!!! There were no menus, they just come over and tell you that they'll bring you a meat dish, fish dish and vegetables- they do ask if anyone has any allergies. I don't eat fish, so they brought a pork and beef dish, both were incredible. They also topped baked potatoes with a green sauce that I told them they should sell separately because it was that good! The price for two meat dishes and four servings of vegetables, three glasses of wine and two amazing deserts came out to about 25 euros per person. If you have a chance to go, run, don't walk!!! read more

During a week long food excursion of Spain, featuring Malaga, Granada and Ronda, this was one of the best, if not the best place we tried. Was a set menu, 4 course meal with generous portions. We had asparagus, bread w delicious tapenade topping, cauliflower and shrimp, and goat cheese filled fried deliciousness, then swordfish and scallops, then beef and pork, then cheesecake and a japonesa (cream filled donut w ice cream on top). Great service. Maria was very entertaining and has an impressive collection of foreign bills. Would recommend to everyone! Dont miss it if you want a serious gourmet meal in Ronda. read more

The food was AMAZING! We came for dinner. The owner of the place greeted us and asked if we have any allergies and if we're comfortable eating meat and fish. She then said she would take care of the ordering. It was a 5 course meal, complete with amazing appetizers, a tuna steak, and beef steak, dessert, and wine. Wow. Just wow. I am a foodie from New York City and I was completely blown away. Highly recommended. read more

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Prepare yourself for delicious dishes served as mini-courses. This is more than just tiny tapas and the staff does an excellent job of explaining each dish as it comes out. Opt for the "little bit of everything" -- you won't be disappointed. read more

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We're so glad that De Locos Tapas was reserved for the next few months. Casa Maria is a one minute walk through the city wall from there. The food and service were excellent and very reasonable. We had poco de todo, a little bit of everything and it was very good. I would write more but after all that food, it's bedtime for me. read more

Run, don't walk to Casa Maria! There is no menu per se, just what was fresh from the market. The quality was some of the very best we have had in Spain and it all worked together. Get a Rez. read more

This was such a cool experience, felt like we were in a family kitchen having our favorite grandparent's kitchen. You walk in and they basically tell you "we have no menu, you eat what we cook." And every bite is delicious. My husband is also gluten free/ celiac and they completely went out of their way to make sure he could enjoy everything including dessert! Loved this place was one of most memorable dining experiences in Spain. read more

Probably the best meal we had on our 2 week trip to Spain. It was ~29 euro for a 5 course meal without wine (adding it was very cheap). We don't eat pork and they happily substituted a course. Service was great and Maria herself helped us with her Spanish. Don't miss this gem on your trip to Ronda. read more

This is by far the best restaurant in the lovely town of Ronda. There were many places to choose from and we found this gem just outside of the tourist area. They do not have a menu per say, the owner and his daughter (it's family owned and operated) bring you dishes as they are prepared. It was all excellent, but I must comment on the dessert: Tocino del Cielo is an Andalusian specialty. It was crazy good. Overall, I have absolutely no complaints only praise for Casa Maria .Service was great and the food was out of this world. I highly recommend it. read more

Probably the most amazing food experience for long time. Taste excellent, service was friendly, fast and smoothly and wine just good.

The food is great. But there is only one choice and one price. 25€ pp Not including the drinks. The restaurant is located outside the busy tourist area no special ambiance except Ronda itself of course. read more

Realy a nice inconspicuous place, some tables outside. Excellent fresh, individual tapas and platos with surprising details. Better ask for the price of the platos. All in all the prices are fair, tapas and drinks are well priced. We recomend this place. read more