This prime corner spot in the Plaza Alfalfa has seen many changes over the years. When I first moved here in 1993 it was home to the venerable Horno San Buenaventura and, after a couple of other establishments have come and gone, it is now home to Catalina La Barra.  And I think this one is here to stay. Sister bar to both Catalina Casa de Comidas and La Quinta it is a fresh take on a typical Andaluz tapas bar. First of all, it’s actually a bar. Yep, tall stools line the massive bar (with possibly the longest vitrina – display case – in town) as well as along the windows facing the square. Outside there is an ample terrace.

Co-owners Gonzalo Villalba (chef) and Alberto Granados (front of house) really are a local dream team when it comes to putting together a culinary concept that works here. Their professionalism and attention to detail is not only apparent in the quality of the dishes and wines on offer,  but it is also reflected in their well-trained and knowledgeable staff. Busy and buzzy since day one (opened mid-June) I look forward to spending a lot of time here. It’s casual enough that you can just stop in for a quick beer and a snack, or you could make a whole meal of it, with a varied menu offering both tapas and raciones of classic Andalusian dishes. Also a very good wine list. You want to be here!

Bread/Service Charge: 1.20€ PER PERSON

Plaza de la Alfalfa 9
Tel 955 141 558
Open 12.30 – midnight
All-day kitchen (cold dishes between 4-8pm)
€ € € €

Food 8 | Wine 7 | Service 8 | Ambiance 7

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota

gildas with olives, piparras and boquerones en vinagre

torreznos de soria

lomito Ibério

stuffed eggs: tuna and prawn

smoked sardine with Arzúa Ulloa cheese

Cantabrian anchovies on toast with sheep butter from Córdoba

marinated sardine on toast with avocado

piparras fritas

grilled chistorras

crispy spring rolls filled with bacon, prawns and cheese

patatas bravas with spicy tomato sauce and parsley alioli

chocos fritos with squid ink mayo

chipirones a la plancha

boquerones al vinagre

oysters!

mussels (special of the day)

jamón de Ibérico croquetas

red prawn croquetas

red tuna croquetas

calamari montadito with alioli

chistorra and quail egg montadito

tortilla de patatas

puntillitas fritas

chipirones fritas

salmonetes

habitas (baby green beans) with prawns

presa (pork shoulder) meatballs with spinach and potatoes

cola de toro con patatas

presa Ibérica with cabrales cheese sauce and chips

pluma Ibérica with mojo picón

Gonzalo Villalba (chef) and Alberto Granados (front of house)

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Updated September 2025