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.

El local anterior, sito en calle Pedro Lorca, Nº3, cerró en plena pandemia y el pasado 17/10/2022…read morereabrió sus puertas en un nuevo local, ubicado en la calle Del Canónigo Torres, Nº 5. Como siempre Sergio Puch y su gran equipo no defraudan, ofreciéndonos una gran experiencia, gran variedad de platos, maridajes y demás de una gran calidad acompañados de un precio muy competente. Sin lugar a dudas un emplazamiento que no debes dejar de visitar si estás o pasas por Torrevieja.

We read the other reviews and decided to go to this restaurant for lunch .There were four of us…read more We were seated immediately and given menus however for the next 20 minutes we were ignored .Not one server came near us to even take a drink order.Other people arrived and were seated and they're orders were taken while the servers walked around us. Although the menu looked really good we left due to the complete lack of courtesy We all felt as though we were ignored completely but not sure why. We hope someone else will have a better experience than we did

Beautiful food! You won't be disappointed. Lovely service…read more Consider these dishes, we were beyond happy with them: Solomillo (sirloin steak) - perfectly cooked Grilled artichoke with Jamon - an especially great type of ham in this dish Shrimp croquettes were so good (ham and chicken as well) Pan con tomate (Bread with tomatoes) Place is located off the busy beach front streets and crowds, and we liked that.

Went here for dinner and it was terrible-poorly cooked dish…read more They served some bread i didnt ask for and put it on the Bill anyways...bad service

3 & 1/2...Unsurprisingly considering the hordes of mostly British tourists that swarm into the…read morebeachside city of Torrevieja during the scorching Spanish summer, this longtime stalwart really laid it on thick with both the verging on Epcot level, verging on cheesy "traditional" decor right down to the hanging hams, as well as the waiters schtick-heavy presentation that we fell for resulting in him "putting together" a way too massive order for us, and the corresponding sky high check to match. Luckily the meal overall was good enough to push it over the line to make my first real meal in Spain rank as a sweet experience as opposed to an exasperating rip off, though it certainly straddled the line. The definitive highlight of the meal for me, and the taste that sticks with me most vividly were the sea urchin, served au natural in their own spiky shells cracked in half they tasted as rich and unctuous as imaginable an deeply and wholly of the sea, with a texture as smooth and creamy as foie gras or fresh durian. I've had uni countless times both atop sushi and numerous in other creative preparations, but I had never experienced it presented so simply allowing the deep richness to permeate so profoundly. The simple presentation of these creatures in their gnarly and scary shells only reinforced my longtime fixation on imagining who was the first person crazy enough to think to try eating them, and how self satisfied they must have felt after discovering that their insanely reckless behavior yielded such insanely delicious results. Also very memorable was a massive plate of various prime cuts of tuna, which is rightfully just as venerated in Spanish cuisine as the cured hams, presented in a manner as you would serve prime cuts of beef in a steakhouse, with the different cuts offering just a much richness and depth of flavor that would would encounter with top-tier dry-aged beef. Other highlights included huge platters of those Serrano hams that are hanging above you, salty, smooth with gloriously marbled fat, clams in a flavorful garlic sauce and well cooked shrimps in their shells in slightly lighter sauce, as well as perfectly fried octopus and an extremely rich and decadent oxtail cannelloni in a béchamel sauce, which I would surprisingly come to find to be a staple of menus across the country, apparently just a much a Spanish dish as an Italian one. There were a few duds on the menu, like an astonishingly bland and mealy foie gras dish, and we certainly could have done with out the at the table stone cooked beef set we were heavily pushed by the waiter which was also strangely bland and of which we barely made a dent in as it arrive late in the meal. Overall if you find yourself in this tourist town and looking for a nice meal I would give this place a shot, just maybe exercise some restraint and don't be taken in by the skills of the longtime old school staff who have become very talented in their presentation and limit yourselves to a few dishes to start. Like the old adage goes, you can always order more, but you can't order less.

This restaurant ranks on the top 3 of my best meals. We were seated after a few minutes. It…read moreimpressive that the food is displayed at the door, clearly they are proud of the kitchen product. The wait staff hustle and I can see that may be misunderstood as being gruff. In reality they are proving top Notch service. Like fine dining but at a higher pace. The quality and execution is awesome. We did not wait long and enjoyed our food at a great pace. Delicious. The wait staff was very helpful, offered us 4 languages and guided us with precision to aGreat meal! You can't miss this place.

Seafront location with views. Great choice of hot tapas (served by waiters) and cold tapas (picked…read moreat the counter). Awesome desserts. Fast service by polite and attentive staff seeking a few languages. No waiting to get seated or pay. Popular but not too crowded. Clean. Not expensive. Recommended, I will be back.

Popular bar in Torrevieja, near the waterfront. Las Cañas is popular with the locals because if…read moreit's fresh ingredients from the ocean along with its ambiance. Prices are reasonable like most local places. Tonight being a Sunday night the place was bustling with patrons also trying to catch the futbol match. As for food here's the breakdown: House Red wine Chipirones, baby squid, loved it, perfect crunch and not over battered Jamon y queso: can't go wrong with this one, plus it was beautifully presented. Tuna salad with artichoke: creamy, refreshing and delicuous. Gambas con ajillos (shrimp with garlic): packed with flavor. Chanquetes: a small noodle scuttle fish, deep fried.

I was told by a friend (who sells stuff to plumbers) that ALL local plumbers dine here. Always. I…read morewas intrigued. If all plumbers find it best, isn't it worth a visit? Definetely yes! Got there and realized I'd passed by this place a few times before. Doesn't look like something special outside. Couldn't imagine this was a local culinary star. Popular among locals (all people were Spanish when I visited). Outdoor seating is on a tear (around 10 pm, early November), empty inside. Ordered grilled octopus, deep fried baby squids and house white wine. All just perfect! I'm sure I will be back soon to try other dishes they offer.

From arriving to leaving I cannot give this restaurant high enough praise. We arrived earlier than…read morethe rest of our party so sat at the bar for a drink. The barman asked for our order and mine was a dry vodka martini , why change the habit of a lifetime lol. After a few minutes he came over with an iced martini glass, a bottle of vodka and a bottle of vermouth. Smiling, he said ' 50/50?' My reply '90/10'. A great guy that started a wonderful evening. When the remainder of our party arrived we were shown to our table, outside on the patio overlooking the sea. What could make this idyllic situation better. The food. There was a mixture of orders around the table and everyone was in awe of the standard of cuisine. My mussels were totally delicious. A fantastic restaurant with good food, excellent service with a friendly attitude. We loved the place and, if we are back in the area, will be revisiting.

I was surprised to find today that what used to be "La Andaluza" (The Andalusian Woman) is now "El…read moreAndaluz" (The Andalusian Man"). What is going on? I asked the owners. They told me they initially opened a franchise business "La Andaluza" but then decided to part ways with the franchiser due to better deals on products they were able to find themselves. The easiest way was just the change the "gender" of the business. "El Andaluz" is located in the main square of the town, a stone's throw away from the church. Honestly they could rename themselves to "Valencian Man", "American Man" or even "Chinese Man". It is still the best location in town. I doubt anyone would notice the change. The owners were very friendly and helpful today. Seating outside, dad in law had problems with the sunlight. Two huge umbrellas were expanded and moved around until he felt totally happy. Food. Salad to share (disappeared before I was able to take a pic), jamón (pic available), coffee - all fine. Especially the jamón! Overall, nothing fancy, but a great place to spend time outdoors without a mask in the Plaza de Constitución on a Sunday.

What a find this place was! The best Tapas we had when we were in Spain…read more The food was absolutely superb and the service was first class. Fantastic succulent octopus, crunchy Calamari Romano, deeply flavoured garlic prawns If you don't fancy Tapas they do regular chicken, chips, pizza etc. But you should have Tapas as it's excellent. It's also worth mentioning the brilliant customer service our waiter could not have been more friendly and attentive and when we talked about how we were looking for some quality Spanish wine he directed us to a shop which sold us some. It's the kind of place that attracts passing trade but it's worth actually trekking to such is the quality of the food.