You would probably walk by the curiously named Cafeteria Donald without a second glance, as I did for years before a friend introduced me to this simply fabulous taurino-themed tapas bar that serves up award-winning Eiriz jamones and fresh fish brought in daily from Huelva. My favourite spot is at the bar, but you can also choose between the small sidewalk terraza or upstairs dining room. The homespun tapas are superb, the service fast and professional, and the ambience lively and charming. Truly a “must try” spot.
First opened in 1973, the Donald is now owned and run by three former waiters – Mariano García (PR), Manuel Japón (chef) and Juan Pazos (personnel) – who took over after the original owner retired in 1987, and boasts three generations of loyal clientele including well-known bullfighters and other celebrities. And the name? Well, on a recent visit I finally asked Mariano “why Cafeteria Donald?” and was told that it had actually been called Bar Donald Duck by the original owner until he was threatened with legal action for not paying royalties. Which only sort of answered the question, but it did explain the Donald Duck tie…
Canalejas 5
tel. 954227252 / 954218195
Open 9am – midnight
All-day kitchen
€ € €
the menu
fideos marineros (seafood noodles)
grilled swordfish with garic and parsley sauce
pork, jamón and cheese flamenquín
fried pijotas
calamari
stewed tuna in tomato sauce
fresh fish display
award-winning 
owner Mariano García (sporting Donald Duck tie)
upstairs dining room
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