Updated October 2024
Cafetería Donald, now celebrating its 50th anniversary, is a neighbourhood taurino-themed tapas bar that serves up award-winning Eiriz jamones (and ensaladilla) along with fresh fish and seafood brought in daily from Huelva. My favourite spot is at the bar, but you can also choose between the side walk terrace or upstairs dining room. The homespun tapas – only available at the bar – are delish, the service friendly and professional, and the ambiance lively and fun.
First opened in 1973, the Donald is now owned and run by former waiter Mariano García, 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? When I asked Mariano “why Cafetería Donald?” and was told that it had actually been called Bar Donald Duck by the original owner until he was threatened with legal action by Disney. Which not only answered the question, but also explained his Donald Duck tie.
Have the ensaladilla (of course) and some of their excellent fritos. They also do a whole braised lamb shoulder along with their fresh fish options. Classic tapas, many unchanged since the 1970s, a decent wine list… it’s pure Sevilla here.
Canalejas 3
tel. 954227252 / 954218195
Open 12.00 – midnight
All Day Kitchen
€ € €
Food 8 | Wine 7 | Service 8 | Ambiance 7
the menu
jamón Ibérico
award-winning ensaladilla
boquerones al vinagre
salpicón de mariscos (seafood salad)
fideos marineros (seafood noodles)
gambas al ajillo
grilled swordfish with garic and parsley sauce
judiones (large butter beans) with prawns
grilled chicken breast with alioli
grilled pork loin with garlicky tomato sauce
pork pinchito moruno
chicken pinchito
breaded chicken breast with bechamel
lubina (sea bass) with bilbaina sauce
locally produced beef sausages
ham, salchicha and cheese flamenquín
fried aubergine filled with beef, topped with onion sauce
spinach with garbanzos
pavía de bacalao
battered prawns
percebes (gooseneck barnacles)
fried pijotas
calamari
galeras al ajillo
pork kidneys in sherry sauce
stewed tuna in tomato sauce
solomillo al whisky
beef meatballs
roasted pork loin al jerez
whole leg of lamb
grilled beef entrecote
fresh fish display
award-winning Eiriz jamones
team Donald
chef Paco
owner Mariano García
upstairs dining room
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Updated October 2024