We live close to Elias every time we're in Torrevieja and are there almost every night. Torrevieja…read moreis pretty touristy overall but this is a hidden gem. The owner, Jorge, is the nicest restaurant owner you'll ever find and he personally makes every order of paella. If you want the experience of a real, true tapas bar with a true Spanish feel. Go to Elias. There is no excuse for not coming here when in Torrevieja, absolutely the nicest and best restaurant in Torrevieja.

We have eaten with Jorge, the owner of Elias tapas restaurant for each of the four years in a row…read morewe have vacationed in torrevieja. He and his daughters run the restaurant with a few close coworkers who may as well be family, and their service is as good as the food. Everything, from boquerones (lightly fried large sardines) to patatas bravas to pulpo (octopus) has been perfect every time. And the prices are fantastic at 6 euro for a plate of boquerones and 3 euro for the patatas bravas. But by far our favorite is the made to order paella mixto. Jorge puts love into his cooking, and this, and his fresh seafood and vegetables, keep us coming. Ack year after year. It is always our first meal when we reach torrevieja, our home away from home.

We dined here last night--absolutely delicious food and amazing service. We hadn't made a…read morereservation, but they were kind enough to squeeze in a table for two The menu is a perfect mix of Swedish comfort food. I had the pannbiff with mashed potatoes--the combination of red onion, cucumber, and lingonberries was spot on. My partner had the steak with red wine sauce, and it was equally delicious. You have to try the pecan and apple pies. As an American, I know my pies--and these were incredible! Still warm, and served with vanilla ice cream that melted perfectly over the top. We already want to go back!

Best chinese restaurant in the area. Very friendly staff (unusually!) and great food. Price of…read moreMenu del dia (all day and night) anything up from €4.90 including drink (beer, soft drink or 1/2 bottle of house wine). Helado flambeado (deep fried, battered ice cream) is the best value in the area, also the best! flambe'ed in syrup and cointreau at the table.

Boston Tavern is usually very busy during the summer. Great food, good service and live music…read moreseveral days a week make this place worth visiting. Large outdoor seating area. There are "day" and "night" special offers, new every day. Tourists can visit several days in a row and not get bored. Live music ranges from classic rock/blues (Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, Dire Straits, The Beatles) on Fridays to Flamenco on Sundays. People start dancing closer to 10pm when they get drunk enough. Recommended :)

From the owner: Somos especialistas en Arroces, Paellas de Marisco, Bogavante y Pescados frescos cocinados de…read moredistintas formas, plancha, horno, a la sal.

Great location on the coastline, close to the La Mata Beach. Great views from the open terrace…read more More expensive than average (premium for views :) ). The service is a bit slow. Clean inside and outside. Cards accepted. Good to go after a visit to the beach (probably will be quite crowded in summer).

Friends visiting Spain wanted to find a paella place nearby and I brought them here. Thought it…read morewould be a great choice for a family visit. The restaurant looked a bit worn out when I visited last time a couple of years ago, now totally refurbished. Probably more expensive now too. Or maybe it's because there were 9 of us :) Paellas are served in large pans (we ordered three). The pans were put on a table next to us and then the paellas served to plates. One pan for two is fine if you are hungry. 1/3 a pan was not enough for me this time. One pan is currently 23€. Bottle of red house wine 12€. The restaurant is located in La Mata town, just 3 minutes walk from the sea. Go for a walk along the beach after your visit and enjoy the weather, day or night. They close in the winter months I believe.

We have been frequenting this establishment for 35 years and have enjoyed every meal. We have seen…read morethe evolution from a neighborhood restaurant to a well appointed destination for the area has been gratifying. They continue to have wonderful staff and the food is always well prepared. We especially recommend the chicken and chuletas.