After 15 years Catalina Casa de Comidas has a fresh new look and a new menu. Sister bar to La Quinta Brasserie next door, and the original location of the Catalina family (now with 7 around town), the ever expanding Catalina empire continues to be run by chef Gonzalo Villalba Olivella and manager Alberto Granados. The bar area inside has been extended and the décor brightened up, with light coloured bars, tables and stools. The dining area in the back has comfortable low seating and a small private space to one side. There is also a large sidewalk terrace.

Their trademark showcase running along the front bar is filled with an impressive selection of fresh fish and seafood, along with cold tapas. The dishes here differ somewhat from the now familiar Catalina menu, but still has some of the classics such as the rollitos of cheese, bacon and prawns and their roast chicken croquetas. There are also daily specials and a good cocktail and wine list. Service is attentive, professional and friendly.

Favourite dishes include the aforementioned rollito, grilled chistorras, the fritos and on our most recent visit, we loved the super tender glazed beef rib that slides right off the bone. I really like the new look and was glad to see they have kept the original arched shelving behind the bar. Rumour has it there will be an 8th Catalina opening early next year in Avda de la Buhaira. Stay tuned.

Bread Charge: 1.50€  PER PERSON

Plaza Padre Jerónimo de Córdoba, 12
tel. 954 56 36 87
Open: 13.00 – 23.00
€ € € €

Food 8 | Wine 8 | Service 7 | Ambiance 7

pan con tomate with salchicha

Cantabrian anchovies on toast with sheep butter

roast chicken croquetas

marinated sardine with whipped cream cheese

crispy spring rolls filled with bacon, prawns and cheese

grilled chistorras

smoky scamorza and aubergine croquetas with anchovy mayo

fried artichokes with romesco sauce

calamares fritos

beef burger with idiazabal cheese on brioche bun

grilled beef tenderloin with green peppercorn sauce

glazed confit beef rib with potato purée

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Updated October 2026