An ca Curro is the best tapas bar my partner and I could find in Tarifa…read more We rented an apartment right around the corner from this establishment, and unfortunately, we didn't stumble upon this atmospheric bar until our week in Tarifa was almost over. So, on our last two nights we decided to patronize this place and help hold-up the bar. We always ordered a plate of excellent Spanish ham, croquetas, tortilla, and seasonal vegetables, all washed down with cheep and cheerful Spanish vino. Each night was packed with locals; there wasn't any English words in the air other than our own conversation. That said we were made to feel right at home. It was so nice to see a small neighbourhood bar like this one, run by a family, basically, still doing well for themselves by treating all their clients like extended family. This was so refreshing to experience and be a part of. The décor of this very small rectangular space is plastered with picture upon picture of Spanish superstar legends (mostly old-timers) from soccer players, to bullfighters and so forth, all adding to the dusty, well-worn atmosphere. A visit to Tarifa, must include a evening tapas stop here. There are one or two tables at the most, and chances are you'll have to stand. We went early to snag the two bar stools at the back!

You know that scene in Kill Bill 1 where Hattori Hanzo (in the guise of a sushi chef) berates his…read moresous chef and they have hilarious and semi-awkward Old Man Banter? That's the treat we got at this place. Curro is the nickname/diminutive of the owner, whose real name is Francisco. We had seasonal (and phenomenal!) tomato salad with Roquefort cheese and their "secret" pork dish. Highly recommended.

A super popular spot just of the main street; there's almost always a line down the street, but…read moreit's worth it. Really cute interior, friendly service. We ordered their large cappuccinos, which were great. Then I got a bocadillo w/ Jamon serrano, queso Bollard reserva (sheep cheese), tomate and pimentos asados (roasted peppers), so good! My husband had a crepe w/ Jamon and edam queso, which was amazing, and huge! I ended up helping him eat the crepe, and we took half the sandwich home to our daughter.

Small, intimate and moorish influenced, this cafe serves up a quick breakfast on a daily basis…read more Forget stodgy fry-ups though, here you can sample tasty tostadas with a variety of toppings (tomate y aciente is the best!), fresh fruit, or other healthy options. There is also a wide list of freshly-squeezed fruit juices to choose from. The atmosphere is relaxed and the service speedy. The only thing to be aware of is the cafe's subtle signyou may walk past it a few times before actually spotting it!

Situated on one of the town's busiest streets, just a short distance from the monumental Iglesia de…read moreSan Mateo, this corner plot cafe first opened it's doors in 1894 and today serves food and beverages all week long. Constantly buzzing with people, the cafe's location makes this the ideal meeting spot. Enjoy breakfast on the street, sip a cafe solo whilst people watching, indulge in a round of tapas with friends or simply have a drink at the bar. Food is fairly basic but you can nurse the same drink for hours and no-one minds.

I recently had time to visit Tarifa, Spain. Thus is a beautiful city at the southern most tip of…read moreSpain. My friend and I were looking for breakfast and came across this cafe. Not expensive at all, its comfortable, and its quiet. I had toast, 2 fried eggs, and bacon with a coffe and a croissant and only spent 11 euro. The lounge chill music in yhe background makes the ambiance even better. This place is highly recommended

A nice lunch here. The staff seemed genuinely concerned that I have enough to eat, The fried…read moreartichokes were fantastic. Patatas bravas great as well. The salmorejo was excellent. The setting for the restaurant is nice. there are parts of the old wall present and a nice modern plaza.

The food was really good but they lose a star for the service. When we first showed up, they…read morebrought us some water and then we sat.. and sat.. and sat. No one ever came over to take our order at all. We were in the outside section so eventually we just went inside and sat near the bar where we were waited on really quickly and from there the meal was smooth sailing. But still, quite annoying how long we sat outside and got basically just ignored. I can't give 5 stars for that reason. However the fried shrimp and croquettes especially were delicious.

Great food and wine! European service but you'll walk away happy! The wine is definitely…read moreundervalued for its finesse and taste (good € for value). Will return.