La Azotea Vinos y Tapas has returned to its roots with the focus on great tapas. A welcome change as Mateos Gago has become awash with touristy chain and franchise tapas bars over the years, with one or two exceptions, and this La Azotea has always been one of the most exceptional bars in the street, with terrific food and some of the friendliest service in town. It’s also my favourite penúltima bar with a great wine list and cocktail menu

Stylish and attractive, there’s lots of comfortable seating inside with a cosy bar area and a side walk terrace on the orange tree lined street with a lovely view of the Giralda tower. The menu has something for everyone, from top charcuterie and cheeses and traditional tapas to salads and veg dishes, fried fish and several meat options, along with the stew of the day. I always have to order the saquito (crispy filo filled with prawns, cheese & leeks) and the crispy corn tortilla with spicy red tuna and guacamole. The croquetas change daily and are always delicious, and be sure to check out the stew of the day.

They open for breakfast at 9.00, with tapas available from 13.00 (all-day kitchen), seven days a week. And on Saturday and Sunday you can also enjoy a set menu brunch, starting at 10.00 am.

The breakfast smoothies are fabulous, as is the weekend brunch (see brekkie & brunch pics below).

Bread Charge: 2.50€  PER PERSON

Mateos Gago 8
tel 955 697 888
Open 9.00 – midnight
Breakfast from 9.00, tapas from 13.00, all-day kitchen
€ € € €

• La Azotea
• La Tienda de La Azotea

Food 8 | Wine 8 | Service 8 | Ambiance 8

ensaladilla with tuna

cheese tapa

jamón Ibérico de bellota

ajoblanco with mango and mojama

padrón peppers

tortilla de patatas with oloroso mayo

artichoke with celeriac purée and gambón

assorted grilled seasonal vegetables

crispy corn tortilla with spicy red tuna and guacamole

croquetas de jamón

saquito: crispy filo filled with prawns, cheese & leeks

fried fish

gambas al ajillo on parmentier with lots of crispy garlic

mantecaíto sevillano

patatas bravas with chipotle sauce and sriracha mayo

beef burger on toasted brioche bun with BBQ sauce

stew of the day

solomillo al whisky

honey pork ribs

cheese plate

fruit crumble with vanilla ice cream

chocolate coulante

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One of the most interesting breakfast options in town, with everything from bacon & eggs and pancakes to fresh fruit with muesli and yoghurt. All the jams are house made and the smoothies are fabulous – try the banana, avocado and chocolate one for something different (and delish – honest!) or simpler fresh fruit combos such as mango and strawberry.

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Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. Guaranteed to set you up for the day. Best to call ahead and book a table.

Team Azotea Vinos & Tapas

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Updated December 2024

UPDATE: La Azotea has reopened with a new look and concept, with the focus on rice and paella dishes. I will try and update here asap.

I have known and loved La Azotea since its inception back in 2009, and I have watched its progress (usually from a bar stool ) over the years. A few years ago they moved their flagship restaurant to bigger and brighter premises just around the corner – and also right across the street from their wine bar La Tienda.  Smart move.

La Azotea continues to offer some of the best food in town. As always, the menu focuses on lots of fresh fish and seafood as well as quality meats and produce. Check the daily specials (some of the pics below are of specials so you may not find them when you go, but there will be something equally delish). Favourites include the tempura prawn salad with kimchi mayo, spicy red tuna in a crispy corn tortilla with guacamole and garlicky fried rabbit ribs. Also available is a selection of rice dishes inspired by their beach location in El Palmar. Excellent service, terrific wine list, fab food… what more can I say?

Bread Charge: 2€ PER PERSON

Conde de Barajas 13
Tel 955 116 748
Open 13.30 – 16.00 / 20.00 – 23.30
10.00 – 13.00 Sunday Brunch
€€€€€

Food 9 | Wine 9 | Service 9 | Ambiance 9

oysters on ice with lime

pipparas fritas

steak tartare on tosted brioche

spicy red tuna tacos with guacamole

filo filled with cheese, prawns and leeks

croquetas del día

hake wrapped in a crispy fried tortillita de camarones

tempura  prawn salad with kimchi sauce

clams in seafood sauce

calamari frito with grilled padrón peppers and cherry toms

whole fried fish

garlicky fried rabbit ribs with chips

octopus with potato purée

mini beef burger with manchego cream

solomillo frisona with chips, fried peppers and roasted cherry toms

arroz de mariscos y pescado

arroz de Ibéricos

national cheese selection

fresh fruit on puff pastry with white chocolate creme

warm chocolate coulante with orange sauce and vanilla ice cream

“arroz con leche” baked cheese cake

brownie

orujos

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Updated January 2026