Casa Paco El Buen Comer, Sevilla, Spain

Updated May 2024

Casa Paco “El Buen Comer” was a delightful find for me back in 2012, tucked away in a little Nervión side street between El Corte Inglés and the Santa Justa train station. A small bar with a couple of tall tables and stools, it fills up quickly and is mostly standing room only. You order at the bar but make sure to check out the daily specials written on the chalkboards. There’s also a small side walk terrace and, if you want table service, there is a dining room just across the road serving raciones only (no tapas). But I quite like the bustling bar area myself. It would take several visits to get through all the tapas on the menu, and also to try the many good wines available by the glass, but it’s definitely worth the effort.

The orginal bar is now in its 25th year and Paco Cruz continues to run his unique establishment with a lot of heart. If you get there early you can find Paco whipping up some of his famous sauces at the bar with his trusty Thermomix. The grilled turbot with garlicky migas is spectacular, and the braised pork ribs in honey & rosemary sauce deliciously melt in the mouth, but probably my all-time favourite is the grilled tuna belly in brandy sauce. Though you should also be sure to try some classics like the gambas al ajillo and simply grilled secreto Ibérico. Friendly service, good wine list, excellent value for money.

Bread/Service Charge: 1.20€