Definitely my family's favorite steakhouse in Rota. What great evenings we have had with great food, Sangria, and Amazing #70. I recommend to all my friends and family. read more

Every time we have been here it's amazing! The sangria is the sweetest around and hits harder too. The ox with the pepper sauce is the absolute best on the menu. The gentlemen who run the place stay busy but are attentive. I will return on any trip back to Spain. It's one of the best restaurants near Rota. read more

Great food, even better service. Steak was awesome. Not a tourist spot, just a friendly local restaurant with great food.

Always had great experiences here. Fast service and delicious Sangria. I've never received a bad meal here. I do wish they would take less vacations. Sometimes they are closed for 3 months at a time. read more

Parrilla Venta Las Tinajas - Chicken kabob - Steakhouses Near Me - Rota, California

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Every time we asked for food recommendations, this place was always mentioned with highest praise. This definitely passed our expectations. The staff there are extremely nice and accommodating. Sangria - delicious! The ox tenderloin was a top suggestion so we decided to sample this along with the mixed grill platter. We chose to order the ox tenderloin that was accompanied with the black pepper sauce (#65). The ox was so tender that it practically melted in your mouth. The sauce went well with it and did not overpower the meat. The mixed meat platter is meant for 2 people but we felt like it could be shared between 3-4, depending on what else is being ordered. Great mixture of chicken, beef, pork and sausage. olives and a fried potato dish were complimentary. I really enjoyed the garlic cream dip that went with the potatoes. House made bread is also brought out and tastes so good with the oil and vinegar. It is a big place and have lots of seating. We went here during winter months so I imagine that it may have lots of foot traffic during the summer. It is located off the beaten path but trust that your first visit definitely won't be your last. read more

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I give this place excellent marks for food, atmosphere and service. The service was fantastic! For English speaking patrons, the Menu is offered in both English and Spanish which was very helpful. That said, we went with our servers recommendation and were not disappointed. We were offered traditional olives, pickles, and pearl onions for the table along with complementary fried potatoes from the server as "on the house". A nice touch. We started off with the shrimp scampi for an appetizer which was delicious. The buttery and garlic sauce the shrimp was sautéed in was equally delicious when mopped up with the freshly made bread which was impeccably crusty on the outside and deliciously fluffy on the inside. I had the Ox filet with the peppercorn sauce served with a rice bouquet and freshly made chips. The steak was superb! The cut was of the highest quality, the texture delicate, and the flavor was sublime. Cooked to a perfect temperature of medium rare this rates as one of more memorable steak experiences. My dining companion enjoyed the chicken skewers with grilled vegetables. I tried the chicken and found it to be over cooked and a bit too dry for my liking, but the flavors were there. I would highly recommend to any fellow traveler to add this place to their list of restaurants to choose for an authentic Spanish dining experience! read more

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I love this place! Boyfriend took me here as soon as I landed into Rota and I couldn't be anymore pleased. The food was delicious! To my surprise, as soon as we sat down they served us with complimentary green olives, bread and small potatoes! They just kept coming with the free food. It was great! We ordered calamari as an appetizer that was good. Then my boyfriend and I both ordered the black pepper chicken. It came with potatoes and rice. Gravy over the chicken was perfect! I loved it so much I spread it all over the potatoes and rice! To top it off, they also gave us two complimentary shots after we were done eating dinner. Mine was alcoholic and my boyfriends was not since he was driving. They were both good and sweet. I look forward to going back to this place again!! read more

Parrilla Venta Las Tinajas - Steakhouses Near Me - Rota, California

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First, I gotta air some grievances. We almost gave up on trying to find this place. In daylight I am sure it is easier, but this was pitch dark with no moon, and it's not in town where there are street lamps. There are more ruralish residences nearby, so it's just plain weird to find it in the dark. We had to stop at the Aldi grocery store nearby to get help in Spanish from the checker. Mind you, I am doing this in Spanish, so her explanation about driving through a cemetery to get there made me question my fluency. Sure enough, you turn into a cemetery, and just as you go up the drive for it, there is a dirt road veering off to the left, that looks like a service road for the groundskeeper. Anyway, follow that (it gets REALLY bumpy) and Las Tinajas eventually shows up with neon lights. I had read reviews explaining it's tricky to find, but seriously, in the pitch dark... glad I knew Spanish or we'd have had to eat at Mac-Do (as the French say). Also, I had read that in most Portuguese restaurants they charge for the bread / oil / olives / butter on the table, but this was never my experience in Spain, and nowhere else in Spain did we encounter it on our bill... except at Parrilla Venta Las Tinajas. So beware. It was not explained to us, despite my communication in Spanish. Not a huge fee, but definitely unexpected. The bread was ripped apart by hand too, so if you're gonna charge for it, at least make it look nice. I am not generally a fan of Iberian steaks. Spanish steak is not the same as American beef. It is cut more thin, typically it's cooked pretty well done (and they don't ask temp), and it has a lighter flavor, IMO, than American steak. BUT, this was touted in reviews for ox, and other dishes, which all were authentic to Andalucia, so I wanted to experience it. So, as mentioned by others, the patatas with garlic sauce were complimentary, and tasted great as a starter. There were 90-some options for entrees on the menu (not a tapas place). My husband got the ox tenderloin with black pepper sauce, and thought it was 5 stars. I got lamb chops and they were not for me at all, overdone and really gamey tasting. My husband ate most of them. The Yelp photos of protein and TWO starches, with no veg, on every plate reminded me of my hs trip through Andalucia, and as far as my experience, this IS typical Spanish roadhouse cooking. While tapas are the star of this region's cuisine, the rustic meat-n-potatoes dish is equally authentic. I definitely would have appreciated some veggies, though, but note that just isn't the style of this place, and it is what it is. I will say the flan was great, and they added complimentary digestivos, which was a nice end to the meal. As others have mentioned, there is indoor / outdoor seating. We were there in the off-season so we ate inside. I would definitely have preferred being outside, as the interior was definitely authentic for contemporary Spanish roadhouses, but not super cheerful. This place seems to cater somewhat to Americans. They fly an American flag outside, alongside the Spanish, Cadiz, and EU flags. You can see all the American reviews, and there was a party of about 6 Americans adults there (the only other customers for our late dinner). I am guessing they were naval service members, because they were completely casual there, as though they'd been a million times. So, it appears this is kind of an American spot in Rota, among others. * * * TIP * * * Closed on Mondays. * * * TIP * * * Tipping in Spain is optional but much appreciated. We gave them 20% and had to ask them to add it to our c-card on the bill. Since it was our first night, I asked (in Spanish) if the tip was okay, and they shrugged, ho-hum, saying "it's normal" (in Spanish). Hmmm. Maybe the American population has them used to it? Afterwards, we had a lot of feedback at all other restaurants, and they were overjoyed to get 20%, so IDK what the deal was, here. I say, do what you feel is deserved. Remember that the economy in Spain is not the best right now, and unemployment is really high, so in general, it's probably very appreciated. read more

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What wonderful place located just outside of Rota. The steaks was delicious as were all of the other plates. I couldn't help myself. Service was delightful and friendly and the Spanish/English menu was very helpful. Honestly if you're looking for a nice steak dinner this is the place to go. read more

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We just aren't that into the Spanish steakhouse to give it any more than a ***. It's taken trying a few different places to figure that out - and maybe we'll try another - but we should probably just stop at this point. Las Tinajas IS better than Baileys though -- I will give you that. Also really liked the way they did their potatoes. Service was extremely friendly; they have the requisite steakhouse playground for the kids; food was good, but not knock-my-socks-off good. The map here on Yelp! was incorrect and friends got lost trying to find it; I did submit a correction based on my GPS location, so hopefully it gets updated. If you're into the Parillas ... you should definitely give this one a shot. read more

I love this place. The ox tenderloin in peppercorn gravy is tender and taste amazing. Every item I have had was awesome. I have been 4 times in the last two weeks. I can't get enough! Definitely my favorite place in Rota area. read more

Parrilla Venta Las Tinajas - Spare rib plate - Steakhouses Near Me - Rota, California

Nice place to dine with the family and friends. Friendly staff and the food was pretty good. It's a little tricky to get there, but hopefully this App or foursquare can direct you to this location with their map. read more

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Love this restaurant! Great steaks and sangrias! Nice place for family dinner or lunch date. Definitely will come back next time I'm in Rota. read more

The food here is excellent every single time! The Iberian Dish is an excellent choice for an appetizer, best split between 2-4 people. I've only had the Ox Tenderloin with crema for an entree but it is perfection. The service is prompt and nice, and the sangria is to top notch! read more

Recommend this place. Great steaks, Great customer service and clean. Food tastes great and staff is very friendly/helpful. Ox sirloin, Argentinian steak, grilled peppers all very good. Been here a few times and will come back again. read more

Nice interior ambiance, despite exterior impression after driving down a very pot-holed dirt road to get there. Helpful wait staff. Plentiful proportions. Ate the swordfish; was grilled nicely, finished with olive oil on top (a bit excessive, but flavorful). The kabobs others ate looked great and they had good reviews about them. Appetizers were large as well... ate the eggplant musaka; it was OK. Others had the patatas bravas. House bread had good consistency and was charged at €0.90/person. Overall an OK experience; I'd go back to try another dish. Nothing was foul, but nothing to "write home" about per-se. read more

Food was very delicious. No seasoning needed. Staff was very courteous and attentive. Best place I've eaten at in rota so far!!! The kabobs were legit read more

Good lord the food is fantastic and comes in huge portions!! Must have is the Ox steak, of any size. Simply amazing! As mentioned by other reviewers the olives are incredible with bread and potatoes as appetizer. Come hungry and you will not be disappointed. For non Spanish speakers it was easy as menu was offered in english as well and the waiters and staff all spoke enough english to make ordering easy. Entertain the staff by trying out Spanish though, it makes for good fun and alot of laughs. Cant wait to go back. read more

I've eaten here more than 10 times and had the best meal on my last visit. It was the first time I ate outside and I was surprised to see they have a really nice grass area with playground for the kids. The steak is generally very good and I've had a couple here that we're truly top-notch. Huge portions - excellent location for eating with work colleagues if you need a place that opens at a reasonable hour and has a large variety of dishes. read more

Been here a lot of times so far the best in Rota. Steaks are superb I tried Medium Ox tender loin grilled to perfection very tender. Try the rib dish, grilled sword fish, lamb chops are great. Appetisers are big try the stuff mushroom and the grilled green peppers. Drinks Sangria is delicious. "Excellent dining area...excellent food..excellent service..excellent price" read more

My number one restaurant! I tried the OX tender loin with a pepper sauce. The best dish i have ever had!

Great service!! The food was the best I've had since I've been here. English was spoken so communication was great. The Steak I had was wonderful. Don't let the the dirt road fool you it's a great place!!! read more

Was in Rota for a few days and heard about this place from a fellow service member. Tried it out and it was great our group had the ox tenderloin and the chicken skewers. Both were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The service and food is excellent and the prices were reasonable! I would recommend this place and plan on returning on my next trip through Rota. read more

This is the best steak meal I've had here in Rota among the "Argentinian" steakhouses that are sprinkled around the area. The navigation is a little tricky - it's off a dirt road off at the end of the runway but if you're looking for this place, chances are you're in the mood for meat and meat is what you'll find. As you walk in, you immediately get the sense that this place knows what they're doing. Interior layout is wonderful, although hot as hell, and the staff is very attentive. They've even gotten used to the American way of splitting a huge check between a large table without much trouble. I had the Argentinian style beef steak, cooked medium, which did not disappoint. One thing I will say is that the cooking temp scale seems a little off. I got an almost well done for a medium. Maybe I would try medium rare next time to try to hit medium but then again, might depend on the cooks. Some of the appetizers are worth mentioning, my favorite was the stuffed mushroom - amazing flavor. read more