After reading all the positive reviews, we decided to try Puratapa on a Saturday evening. They do…read morenot take reservations and some outside tables were already full at 7:45pm, waiting for them to open. We really wanted a seat inside, so that was fine. The menu are chalkboards on two walls. They are only in Spanish language. The atmosphere is hectic. My boyfriend and I ordered 6 different tapas and a sparkling water and 0,0 beer. Olives and a bread basket were immediately placed on the table. They had 6 waiters who provide attentive service. We watched plate after plate being served outside. Finally, my Hamburguesa Ternera arrived. Then my Hummus Tapenade arrived and shortly after that, my Pate de Ave. I had finished and was sitting a good 20 minutes before my boyfriend received his first plate,Tataki Atun. Pretty much all the people seated outside, even those who came after us, had finished their plates by now. Another 15 minutes passed before by boyfriend received his Bikini de Rambo and Bikini Bacalao at the same time. It was obvious the kitchen could not handle the Saturday dining crowd. They were making one type of tapa at a time to fill all orders for them. My Pate was good. I have had better hummus at a neighboring restaurant. My boyfriend's Bikini Bacalao was supposed to have guacamole. The sandwich was somewhat tasteless. When he removed the bread, there was none to be seen. He asked the waiter where the guacamole was. The waiter looked and pointed to a tiny unseen fleck on the bread and said that was the guacamole. The check was 33€ which included a 1€ fee for cutlery and 10% IVA. I don't see how this is considered the top tapas restaurant in the vicinity. We have had better experiences elsewhere.

Simply delicious! It's a trendy Spanish style tapas place w great drinks and wine. And GOOD…read moreservice. Win win restaurant. Highly recommend.

Very friendly staff, lady who owned the restaurant had a long chat with us and was delightful, the…read morefood was absolutely great with a massive range and the waiters were extremely attentive, definitely recommended!!

We went here for some small tapas and a drink and I wasn't really overwhelmed I gotta say, it was a…read morebit more "fancy" then other more tradional places around, but the quality of the food wasn't that good as well. They tried that everything looks really nice, but the taste wasn't anything special, more on the worse side tbh I was here twice already and probably won't go for a third time, mostly for the variety of places around the bar

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

Really, these people have sacrificed decor for no-frills eating. But service was great with…read morebountiful AND spectacular seafood alongside the beach and Estepona's Port on the other. No Paella here. La Escollera is strictly seafood from what I saw. Because of Escollera's popularity with tourists AND locals alike, it gets busy so have a few things in mind: (1) give your name+last name to the host inside (2) if you can grab a high-top outside, go for it and get a Starter bite while you wait, (3) someone will yell out your last name, then (4) you're in. Attention from all the servers is definitely here and each offered individual tid-bit on what we ordered. Dozen oysters (or "12 pieces") were meaty and juicy with the right amount of oyster liquor. What's more, I know the oysters hubs and I have been getting on the East Coast in the States are good- but these here in Spain's Southern Coast are mind-blowing. Horseradish and mignonette? They're obsolete in these parts. You will get Tabasco as an alternate (for hubs) and some individually-packaged red wine. It did just fine. Prawns were good but the Sardines were excellent with a slightly crunchy-garlicky exterior. The oysters took it a bit over from what we've experienced during our stay. But come to think of it, comparing the quality and straight-from-the-sea catch to the East Coast, they were worth the €54. Skip the juicy-flavored sangria and go for a red or white instead. In essence, it's all about the seafood here.

Best seafood I've ever had!!…read more We arrived mid afternoon and the place was crowded. We put our name on the list but ended up just getting a bar table outside (which has service anyway). We ordered a lot of small plates and everything was fresh, perfectly cooked, and well seasoned. While we usually prefer sautéed seafood, the fried squid was exceptional. Don't miss out on this spot! Right by the water, beautiful view.

Probably one of the nicest Steaks I've eaten. Lovely varied menu and great prices. Great and…read moreprompt service. Nice wine selection also

I'm giving this place 4* just for the view BUT the food is excellent, the view is worth coming for,…read moreit's a little hard to find if you can make it here it's definitely worth it! Fontanilla gets very crowded after 10 PM with local families having their dinner but the food was amazing! we ordered the Boquerones (fried anchovies), the calamari, the Gamba pilpil and oysters in the shell and everything was fantastic! the experience is totally worth it if you make the trip here just to have a view from the beach....overlooking the sun setting as you are eating dinner ... it is a totally amazing and totally unique experience!

Nice place by the beach. Reservation in advance is recommended. The food is really good, nothing…read morefancy or sophisticated. Lots of tuna dishes, really good. Also de rice with carabineros was excellent. My favorite when your stating at Conil de la Frontera.

Review of El Refugio in Benaocaz I dined at El Refugio on…read moreMonday August 29,2016 while visiting family in Cadiz. It's a rustic looking restaurant located in Plaza San Anton in the town of Benaocaz, Province of Cadiz, Spain. Benaocaz is up in the mountains in what is known as Sierra of Grazalema or Sierra de Cadiz. The restaurant also occupies the space around the plaza. Their specialty is charbroiled meats and Iberian Pork and all meats are charbroiled in wood stoves/ovens. We were welcomed by Santiago (Santi) who immediately gave an excellent explanation of the menu, methods of cooking, different types of meat cuts and even wines! We dined four different cuts of Bellota fed Iberian Pork from Valle de Pedroches which is best known for raising the Bellota fed Iberian Pork. Santi is very knowledgeable about what he offers at his restaurant, from each one of the Spanish wines and regions he offers to his customers; to the quality of the meat, vegetables and local grocers/farmers in the local area and Spain. This was a real "Farm to table" experience. We dined different cuts of Iberico Pork cuts: "Lagarto", "Secreto Iberico", "Churrasco Iberico" and "presa Iberica" a complained by home made and hand cut it potatoes and freshly made vegetables. Nerveless to say, these were all different cuts and were cooked beautifully, tastefully and to perfection by Veronica, head chef and wife! Desserts are homemade- we had locally made Payoyo cheese with freshly made mermelades. Santiago emphasized all their desserts are made at the restaurant and the cheeses are from local farmers. El Refugio is a small family owned restaurant, a dining gem up in the mountains ( Sierra Andaluza) that is worth a trip and a visit. It has beautiful views of the Sierra/mountains. I give his place a five!

I would suggest making a reservation well ahead of time. They squeezed our group of five in when we…read moreentered at their 7:30 pm opening time. They just asked we be done by 9:30 pm for the next party. Mix of regional dishes but primarily Middle Eastern. We also had chicken shish tauk which is a kebab. The rice pilaf contains almonds so be aware for those of you with nut allergies. I had the lamb kebabs which came with roasted potatoes. All the food was very good. We sat on the lower level and inside which was cozy. Please note the stairs are steep and the head space as you are going down or between rooms is low.

The location is amazing and it's garden is beautiful. Everything we ordered was delicious. The…read moreserver was very attentive and gave great recommendations. We had a great experience and if we are in the area will definitely be back. Make sure to make reservations in advance. Also to give your self time to see the beautiful town. One last recommendation is after dinner, visit the "teteria" where you can enjoy drinks and desert on the rooftop terrace.

Have been coming to this restaurant for the past 15 years and it never disappoints…read more There is a large well decorated garden out the back with a large relaxing water feature in the centre and lots of beautiful flowers you feel like you are in a hidden garden. The food is as fabulous as the amazing service, staff are friendly and attentive. The menu offers a large selection of fresh fish and meat, I've yet to try something from their menu that I didn't love

We went to this restaurant while in the area 2 years ago and I STILL think about going back! We…read morewere a party of 5 and all of us were very happy with our choices!

With a view of the famous Puente Viejo from every patio table, it's hard to be disappointed with…read morethe ambiance. Patio is covered and heated in winter months. We enjoyed lunch on a beautiful winter day. The service was great and the servers we encountered spoke Spanish and English. The vegetables were locally farmed and scrumptious. Wine recommendations were also delightful. Highly recommended trying the steaks. Nothing we had was disappointing. Reservations strongly recommended but if you go at an off time, you should be accommodated.

Overall 4.5…read more AMBIANCE: 5.0. We had table on edge of terrace at sunset. Wow! SERVICE: 5.0. Spot-on wine and food recommendations and attentive service. FOOD: 4.0. Everything was good/satisfying. Unspectacular yet hearty meal. - 4.0: Cordero Asado con patata al horno y ensalada (Roasted lamb with baked patatoes abd salad) - 4.0: Calamar a la plancha sobre fideos y alioli (Grilled squid with noodles and alioli) - 4.0: Parrillada de Verduras con Fundente de Queso Rondeño (Grilled vegetables with melted goat cheese from Ronda)