One thing I love about the restaurant scene in Marbella is their proliferation of small bars and…read moretapas places where the locals meet, eat, drink, chat and watch football. I was heading over to an old favourite from my last trip, el Asturiano for lunch but they were running on 'Spanish time' and not open yet I therefore wandered across the road to look at the menu on El Rincon de Cynthia. The ceviche had just caught my eye when Cynthia popped out to set up. As I studied the menu, Vittorio the chef appeared to explain that the menu was largely Peruvian in inspiration with some Spanish/Italian tapas small dishes making up the balance of the menu. I never turn down a chance to try out a new cuisine and where better to try Peruvian food than in a tapas bar in Marbella, Spain under the patronage of an Peruvian/Italian couple? As it turned out, Cynthia and Vittorio had moved over from Croydon in London and we had a good chat. What really convinced me to eat here was their obvious love for the food of Peru and their commitment to spread the gospel of Peruvian food. Good food is imbued with love from the chef and it's obvious that Vittorio loves his cooking When I had sat down, he came over to discuss what to cook me. He recommended the seafood ceviche but said he would do a half portion so that I could try other dishes. I went with all his recommendations - with his knowledge and passion for Peruvian food, I knew I was in good hands First to arrive was a dish announced as potato salad but it was like no potato salad I've ever eaten. The dish was served cold and consisted of 2 thick potato slices sandwiching a mixture of creamy, spicy chicken filling. The potato was wonderfully light and fluffy and the neutral flavour offset the wonderful chicken Next to arrive was chicharron - pork belly which had been slow cooked for hours and then sliced into thin slices and seared at the last minute. Vittorio said that like the Chinese, South Americans had appreciated the full flavour of pork belly long before austerity measures have forced European chefs to use cheaper cuts. The pork belly was soft with the rendered fat lending moistness and flavour to the meat The pork belly arrived with cassava chips and peanuts, which I think had been deep fried. Then, the piece de resistance - the seafood ceviche. The balance in ceviche is hard to get perfect - enough lime to 'cook' the seafood without over-dominating the overall balance of the dish. Despite the half portion size, there was a generous amount of squid, prawns and octopus. This was a most enjoyable dish It was also obvious from the interaction with regulars that Cynthia treats her customers like friends. I certainly felt most welcome and at home over my yummy lunch Although I'm a huge fan of Paddington Bear, I'm glad that he and his marmalade sandwiches weren't the only export from Peru!

Really nice couple own this spot. The wife, Cynthia is the Host, and Vittorio is in the kitchen…read more Delicious authentic peruvian joint in Marbella, close to the beach. Many italian dishes as well to the typical peruvian dishes as well (there are a lot of italian immigrants in peru)

If you've never been to the Puente Romano on a weekend, you're definitely missing out! We went off…read moreresort to dinner one night and came back around 2230 .. place was bumping. Based on that atmosphere, decided to try dinner at Uni our second night (okay, it was a Sunday so not as bumping, but still some awesome people watching!) and arrived for a first seating. A bit of a language barrier always makes dinner fun .. some confusion with our initial order, easily fixed by reordering. Started with the gyoza, spicy edamame, and the tiger prawn tempura .. ended with sushi all around. We found everything to be tasty, but nowhere near best-ever.

Excellent environment inside the luxury Hotel Puente Romano but UNI definitely not at acceptable…read more level with hygiene, service and customer service. With a group of 6 arriving at 10PM, we were seated at inside table below dripping A/C water falling on our heads and food location. Definitely a health risk and issue. We asked to be relocated and waited an 1.5 hours while a new table was provided to other guest. We were prepared to leave but they resisted providing Official Complaint Form from the Junta de Andaluzia. We finally got another table at 11:15 PM and served our food that was very good as always but the service and management supervisors were super arrogant. Will not return here as there are numerous other excellent options in Marbella. Official complaint was finally signed by UNI after we refused to pay check until they provided and accepted the form..

WOW! This place is truly a hidden gem. Being mostly vegetarian, I felt after a long day of…read moresearching for a larger variety of vegetarian menus we found this Andino and I almost cried of joy. The staff is so incredibly kind, the sangria was the best that I've EVER had, seriously I don't remember what she told me they put in it but between three of us we drank two large pitchers. The food is incredibly outstanding, there's a vegetarian menu AND a regular menu. I was so blown away by everything we went back TWICE in the four days we spent. My friends that ate off the regular menu were just as impressed with their food. Do yourself a favor and go to Andino and meet the wonderful people that run this place because their story is inspiring and I can't express enough how elated we were after this meal. If I could give fifty stars I would.

Good selection of Latin American food from Chile, Peru, Venezuela and more. Dinner was really good…read moreand authentic and some were a good ol' college try. Restaurant is nice, on a quieter street in el centro. Service is solid and attentive!

I lived in Los Angeles, USA, for 20 years, where good Mexican food is a part of daily life. During…read morethe last 8 months, I have been living in Europe, and I have been unable to find good Mexican food anywhere -- until now! :-) El Nopal serves authentic and delicious Mexican food at reasonable prices. My wife and I had been visiting Granada and wanted some dinner before heading home. El Nopal came up on Google Maps as being within walking distance and had good reviews, so we headed over. The owner/waiter greeted us warmly, and served us a complimentary appetiser consisting of 5 different salsas with a pile of corn chips. My favorite was a smoky mole which had ground nuts in it. We also ordered two margaritas which were just perfect -- the right amount of lime juice to balance the tequila, and not too sweet. We ordered a bowl of refried beans to start and were rewarded with a deep bowl that was flavored with cumin and what seemed to be a touch of tamarind, or perhaps lime juice. In any case, it was delicious. It was accompanied by an almost overwhelming supply of corn chips which lasted throughout the whole meal. My wife ordered pork tacos and I ordered the nopalito tacos. Since my wife does not like having onion or salsa on her food, we wanted to make some alterations to the order. The waiter was very accommodating, repeating our requests to be sure there were no misunderstandings. Given that we don't speak Spanish and he doesn't speak English, we mostly conducted our conversation via Google Translate. He was very patient and helpful throughout. The pork tacos were very generous -- four of them packed full of meat. The kitchen thoughtfully provided the accompanying salsa and fillings on separate dishes so that my wife could choose what to include. Yes, she's a fussy eater and this made her very happy. My nopalito tacos were likewise four generous items, each stuffed with pickled nopales, mushrooms, and grilled zucchini in a spicy white sauce. They were delicious! The entire meal cost €34 which represents good value for money. The ambience of the restaurant was excellent -- comfortable chairs, tables that are well-spaced, soft female vocal music in the background, and one of the most genial, accommodating waiters we have ever encountered. We will certainly eat there again next time we are in Granada -- it was a wonderful experience.

25October 2024 Not recommended. Avoid…read more We ate dinner here tonight based upon other reviews and proximity to our flat. I judge a "Mexican" restaurant by ordering nachos on my first visit. El Nopal failed. Guacamole was puréed avocado mixed with chunks of onion, lime juice, and mayonnaise. This Taco Bell guacamole Level. Pico de Gallo was 90% tomatoes and 10% onions. No lime. No jalapeños. We did order a side of jalapeños which were pickled. Nachos: Chips, cheese, and tiny amount of ground beef were the positive. No frijoles, no jalapeños. Margarita was from the big jug. Not much tequila. It is clear that most of the food in this restaurant is prepared or canned. + brightly lit. Some lights are too high In Kelvin. + music. Soft, background. Spanish (?). Definitely not Mexican. 0 Comas flatware - paper napkins - Cold service €43.20 for light meal for 2

Went to this place when I visited Spain on holiday. I chose it as it was halal and menu and photos…read morelooked good. The nachos were super dry and could not chew them and no taste or flavour. Also had pasta small portion and again salty And not nice at all. Had a lmocktail which is without alcohol, however tastes disgusting. So overall did not like anything and did not go back during my stay.

Really good fresh fast food. The pasapolo salad really tasty. I was really excited to find this…read moreplace after eating at some of the boardwalk restaurants which were all very underwhelming and mostly fried heavy food.

It was a pretty long road trip through southern Spain, obviously a beautiful experience, but we…read morewere looking forward to stopping in Ronda for some local cuisine. After looking up guides and online searches, Tropicana seemed to be the place to go. Three of us went in with no expectations, and three of us went out thoroughly impressed! It was funny, the chef/owner waited on us, us being ignorant to the fact. We asked him what he'd recommend to which enthusiastically responded to get the ox tail. When we said we weren't feeling it, he trailed off in a stiff Spanish that our table mate translated as sadness for rejecting his signature dish. Well, I'm not usually guilted into things, but this did make me pause, if he's this passionate about his ox tail dish, why not give it a try. Well, we did and hot dang if it wasn't actually delicious. We apologized out of admiration which made him really excited. Funny, this one feels a lot more food bloggy of a post, but hey, it tells a fun story of the personality and food of this place. If you're looking for a delicious place in an iconic Iberian destination, stop in at Tropicana. Be sure to ask the chef for the ox tail. It'll make his day!

Estuve de visita hoy con un grupo de 12 en total. Este negocio es familiar y todos hicieron de…read morenuestra visita una experiencia maravillosa. El menú esta actualizado y tiene elementos de influencia asiática. De entrada Gyoza de verdura y taquito de pulpo al ajillo. De principal huevos rotos con patatas, aguacate y tartare de atún ¡delicioso! Tenía 3 tartas caseras y las probamos todas. Mi favorita la de zanahoria. A la hora de apertura estaba completo el cupo por el resto del día así de bueno es. Hay que reservar!!!