Since opening in 2017 Francisco Palacios’ Bodega Palo Santo has become a clear neighbourhood favourite. The combination of fab food, friendly service and welcoming atmosphere can’t be beat.

It is a typical “bar de barrio”, with a pleasant ambiance and nice views of the Plaza Gavidia, including a side walk terrace that has expanded since they pedestrianised the square. The tapas and platos are generous, and good value for money. Favourites include their fritos, especially the pavía de bacalao and lagrimitas de presa, but the daily stews are also delicious. Also try the grilled meats, the beef meatballs with mushroom and foie sauce and lovely grilled chipirones with spicy pipirrana. Nice wine list, including some very good sherries. Check it out.

Bread/Service Charge: 1.30€ PER PERSON

Plaza de la Gavidia 5
Tel 854 700 892
Open 12.30 – 17.00 / 20.00 – midnight  Tuesday – Saturday
12.30 – 17.30 Sunday
€ € € €

Food 7 | Wine 6 | Service 7 | Ambiance 7

verdiales

ensaladilla de pulpo

croquetas de jamón

scrambled egges with mushrooms, truffle oil and jamón

foie and mussels en escabeche on toast

tomato and melva salad

espinacas con garbanzos

grilled chipirones with pipirrana, squid ink sauce, smoked fish mayo

montadito with solomillo al whisky topped by jamón

chocos fritos

breaded bacalao

grilled king prawns over a base of quinoa and couscous,
with pimentón mayo and salsa verde

salt cod buñuelos

crispy crêpes filled with chipirones en su tinta

pavía de bacalao

gambas al ajillo

lagrimitas de presa Ibérica with mozárabe mayo

beef meatballs with mushroom and foie sauce

arroz with foie and carrillada

carrillada Ibérica

grilled presa Ibérica with jamón and potatoes

ice cream chocolates

cava and lemon sorbet

Team Palo Santo
Daniel, Antonio, Arturo, Pedro & owner Paco Palacios

Paco Palacios

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Updated April 2025