One of the spots that Bourdain visited although I didn't have much time decided to give them a try…read more I got there right when they opened (12:30) and lunch doesn't really start til later out here so had the whole place to myself. Smaller, cozy full of character Bar area and the whole place is filled with bottles. 5 tables outside but for me inside was much more interesting. I ordered a Verdejo and my Server brought out a complimentary tomato Tapa and Salami. Tomatoes were super fresh and slightly salted-delicious! Everything on the menu looked good! I ordered the Sturgeon, Foie Gras and White Sausage. The Sturgeon was exquisite with the tomatoes and peppers pairing perfectly! Should have taken the big order. Foie Gras and white sausage (mild) were simple, tasty and didn't disappoint. My Server was friendly and worked to bring out the dishes as they were ready given my time crunch. About an 8 minute walk from the city center and well worth it. Make the stop for some high quality/reasonably priced Tapas and Wine in a unique space.

Was stuck trying to find somewhere to eat upon arrival to Granada - walked over to this spot after…read moreseveral other restaurants in the area were still closed and - true to form - La Tana was still setting up for open. We finally got a table and were able to order a few tapas and drinks. I really enjoyed it. Everything we tasted was delicious. Well worth a stop if in the area

Absolutely delicious place for tapas in Granada!…read more They brought us olives with our drinks, and we enjoyed the jamon iberico, the croquetas, some steak (we ordered the grilled pork shoulder, but the beef was delicious!). The wines by the glass were all lovely options, but you do get what you pay for. Get the more expensive option of the Duero del Ribera. We did not have reservations, but we were there early-ish (8:30PM) on a Monday, so it wasn't a problem.

Came here for tapas with the crew. After ordering drinks they promptly came out with complimentary…read moreolives and their tapas, which included bread, potatoes, and a flavorful pork stew dish. Great modern mixed with vintage vibes with legs of jamon dangling off to the side. Hasta luego!

This place is cash only. I like that they allow you to pick what pintxos you want with your drinks…read moreand the pintxos were good. There was only 1 bartender for all the food and the drinks but he was very nice and acknowledged you while you were waiting. They don't take reservations so we had to wait for a table to open up.

Such a lovely bar with free tapas!…read more My friend and I stopped by Saturday night around 10:30 and it was packed. There's only one outdoor table; the rest of the seating is inside, so depends on your luck whether you can snag a spot. Luckily for us, there was one empty table inside. I got a glass of white wine for 3.70€ and my friend had a small beer for 2.60€. With each of our wine orders, you can order a small dish from the menu. It was nice having the option to choose, since most of the other bars I went to didn't give you a choice. The menu has a good selection of meat, seafood, and vegetarian options. I was already full at this point from bar/tapas hopping, but my friend got the chicken in spicy Thai sauce and really enjoyed it. Would recommend to anyone looking for something different for their bar/tapas hopping experience in Granada!

This was one of our stops on a tapas tour of Granada. Over 100 year old restaurant in…read moreCentro-Albacin districts. The service was prompt and friendly. They were very accommodating. The restaurant was about 75% full when our group arrived. I had Machego cheese, Russian Salad, Iberian ham, and cod cooked in a tomato sauce with potatoes. Everything was wonderful. The cod dish was one of the best!

The waiter was rude and hostile from our first interaction, and the way he treated us felt…read morediscriminatory. Upon arrival, I told the waiter I waiting for my husband and children and wasn't even asking to be seated without them, yet he acted as though I was inconveniencing him, by asking when they would arrive and then sarcastically pointing out that it had been "more than a minute" a few minutes later. (This was walk in, not a reservation we were late for). Once we were seated, he took his sweet time to come our table, and then, when he saw my 6-year-old had a small sandwich from elsewhere, let out an exaggerated sigh, and told us we couldn't stay. We explained that he's a young child and there was nothing on the menu he would eat, but the waiter was dismissive and inflexible, so we left (politely, not wanting a confrontation). I can't know what was in his mind, but as a South Asian family, the hostility and difference in treatment made the experience feel racist. We were polite throughout and were made to feel completely unwelcome.

Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned…read more At El Tabernaculo you can experience religious remorse and sinful gluttony all at the same time. The walls of this tapas bar in Granada are covered from ceiling to floor in an awesomely gaudy display of photos of Semana Santa (Holy Week in Spain) and religious trinkets. A heavy aroma of incense lingers in the air. Anthony Bourdain describes this bar on an episode of Parts Unknown, "As best as I understand an Easter-Jesus-and-Mary-themed drinking establishment, where between drinks one can ponder the agony of the Christ. But with sausages!" There was only one other couple at the bar during our visit. The couple, locals from Granada, didn't speak much English, but the husband was kind enough to point out a few of the trinkets in the bar and explain their meaning. The bartender didn't appear to speak English either so the only words we exchanged were "tres vinos roja por favor", "gracias", "de nada", and "uno mas por favor". We received the traditional plate of free tapas with each glass of "Jesus juice" that we ordered. I'm not sure exactly what some of the items were on the plate, but everything was delicious and freshly cooked on the griddle behind the bar by the bartender. Our first tapas was a piece of ham that was heated on the griddle and served over bread with mayonnaise. The "open face sandwich" was served with kettle chips. When we ordered a second round of wine we received some sort of delicious, hot and garlicky spread over crusty bread and a side of olives. This tapas bar is a must-see if you are visiting Granada!

Stopped in for a quick glass of wine, while touring the city…read more Everyone boasts about their tapas, but we received extremely salty jamon & dry stale bread, maybe it was the whole 'being a tourist' thing, because while we were hanging out we saw others receive fresh made quail egg sandwiches, or decorative olive plates. sadly our loss as we did not experience their fun welcoming vibe. We were intrigued because the decor was very interesting. You will be drinking with Jesus, plan your conversations accordingly haha

Found this at Tripadvisor, all 5 stars, This is really a hole in the wall facing the ocean with…read moreawesome tapas, the name says it all. To start, local white wine, Jamon Iberico, caracoles, boquerones en vinagre, shrimp in whisky, pulpo al gallego,and their signature paella, service was excellent, Jonathan brought our orders at the right timing, 2 at a time, thus your food is eaten sizzling hot. Everything in small plates, and you get to try many dishes. We'll definitely be back in a heartbeat! A perfect 10 out of 10!

Fantastic family run business. Beautiful people with some amazing food and wine. Exceptionally…read morecheap.

As two tourists from the United States, we were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed our…read moreexperience at Los Diamantes. The food was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we were hoping for while visiting Granada. One of the best parts is that every drink comes with a free tapa, which is an amazing value and a great way to try different local dishes. Everything we tasted was excellent. What really made our visit special, though, was the owner, Nacho. He was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. His hospitality turned a great meal into a memorable experience. We left completely satisfied and would highly recommend Los Diamantes to anyone visiting Granada. Great food, generous portions, wonderful service, and a true local atmosphere. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town!

Great buzz in the place, bartenders who love their job, fast service and great tapas in a central…read morelocation.

Nice and friendly staff but lacks in quality for drinks and food…read more El Aviso is situated in an alley with several surrounding bars to chill and relax. Drinks were reasonably price and each drink gets you a tapa, fairly standard in restaurants in the area. The tapas are fairly simple and nothing worth talking about, we got some tomato and bread dish as well as a chicken wings dish. Both were edible, but we left hungry. With some great tapas bars nearby, this was not a problem.

We tried as many tapas bars as possible in Granada and this was our favorite for the quality and…read morequantity of tapas provided with just drinks. Each round had a lot of protein. Mini burgers, roasted pork, and an egg dish were our favorites. Good service. yep, we tried every one on that corner.

YEESS!! This place is awesome!! We LOVED our food and service…read more We ordered the mushroom risotto and OMG! Sooo good! I would say it was a bit pricy for the portions we got but it was worth it. Definitely not your every day restaurant. Yum!

I thought the food was good, the pork and the fish were my favorites. The capresse salad looked…read moregreat but could've been a lot better with riper tomatoes. The fries were really good. The service was good as well. Thought it was rather loud in the back room but it could be just the 4 girls we sat next to?

We found out about this place via Tripadvisor- originally we just wanted to check out their olive…read moreoil selection and perhaps bring some back home. But once we heard about their food/wine tasting, we made sure that we put forth our best effort in finding this place on our last day in Granada. We actually went there twice- the first time we thought they were closed, but it turns out that we didn't find the right entrance. Anyway, if you want to have the food/wine tasting dinner, you pretty much need to make a reservation ahead of time. (Although we lucked out that evening without one). The place is really small, and won't seat more than 9 people. The tasting is meant to give tourists a sense of what the locals typically eat and drink. The food is simple, fresh, and worth every euro you pay (~30-40 EU/person). You have the option to purchase some of things you get to taste (olive oil, wine, Jamon Iberico, etc.) when the meal is finished. The owner Francisco is a super nice old man who explains every bit of what is brought to your table. We ended up tasting 5 different wines, 3 different olive oils, and so many courses of tasty food (small courses, as it's a tasting) that our meal took roughly 2.5 hours to finish. Don't come here planning to have a fast meal. You need the time to thoroughly enjoy what's placed in front of you. La Oliva is an absolute "Must-visit" if you're in Granada.

7 years ago I lived in Granada while I was studying at the university. Before moving back home to…read moreKansas, I bought presents for family and friends. My dad is into cooking and fine ingredients, so I had to get him some high quality olive oil from Granada. The only problem was that I knew nothing about olive oil. Luckily enough, I walked up calle Varela everyday from my Residencia to the Centro de Lenguas Modernas where my classes were. On this walk, I saw the sign for La Oliva down one of the small side streets almost every day. After months of this routine, I finally dropped in to La Oliva to see if it could help me find the olive oil I wanted to get my dad. Upon entering, I met the owner Francisco and he carefully taught me about the differences between the different olive oils and sent me on my way with three unique bottles of oil to give my dad. This impressed upon me such a positive experience because it was so rare in Spain that someone would have the patience to talk to me and teach me about the things in their store. After 7 years hiatus, I just returned to Granada, bringing my brother to show him the sites and to tour southern Spain. Remembering my experience at La Oliva, I decided to drop by again and see if the store was still there, and to buy more olive oil and other authentically regional gifts for friends and family. What a pleasant surprise! Not only was the store still there, but Francisco greeted us with a friendly smile and a genuine delight to have the opportunity to teach us about olive oil and other regional products. Upon telling him that I'd returned after 7 years, he shook my hand and gave me his genuine thanks! He promptly sat us down and told us he had to go buy some bread so that we could taste the different olive oils. So, we waited while he ran down the block to the panaderia. He returned and gave us samples of 4 different olive oils and sat with us answering our questions about the differences in the oils. He proved incredibly knowledgeable, explaining the differences between organic and conventional oils, why olive oil is so cheap in Spanish groceries, and how the weather and landscape affects the taste of the olives. La Oliva and Francisco are the real deal. If you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere in which you can purchase authentic regional products from Granada and the south of Spain, this is the place to go. Francisco speaks Spanish slowly and in a clear voice and even speaks a fair amount of English as well (he told us that he studied English in Oxford, England several years ago). Beyond olive oil, he also sells turron (regional sweet typically eaten around the winter holidays/festivals), sherry, wine, and a number of produce items. In addition, he also does some catering and private dinner events in the store. While I haven't eaten there, I bet the food would be superb. I cannot recommend this place enough as I think it is perfect for tourists and Spaniards alike who want to learn about and purchase authentic regional specialties. Most importantly, I cannot recommend this place enough because if it's another 7 years before I get the chance to return, I sincerely want La Oliva to still be there!