Specialising in red tuna from Barbate and beef from the famous beach-loving retinta cows in Cádiz, Vejer natives Manuel Melero and Marcos Román have created a charming and welcoming spot just around the corner from the Hotel Melía Colón, where they first worked together. The space is divided between a bar area with tall tables and a comfortable dining area, with warm wood and gold tones offset by fresh white bar tiles and pillars.

The menu offers “cold and hot moments” (many available as either tapas or plates) rounded out by a good selection of fish and meat dishes. Bread is from the wonderful Biga Panadería in Triana (run by fellow vejeriegos Rocío y Carlos) and is served with top-notch olive oil from Jaén. More than half of the wine list features Andalusian wines, along with a few northern DOs from Galicia, Rioja and Ribera del Duero. Service is excellent, both professional and personal.

Must have dishes include the little toasts topped with lomo en manteca and payoyo cheese, and the fabulous buñuelos de morcilla (blackpudding fritters). Be sure to ask about the daily specials.

Bread/Service Charge: 1€ PER PERSON

San Roque 13
Tel 722 19 94 16
Open 13.00 – 16.30 / 20.00 – 23.00
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
€ € € €

Food 9 | Wine 8 | Service 9 | Ambiance 8

little toasts with lomo en manteca, payoyo cheese, tomato gelée

sarda de atún – tuna in anchovy oil on toast with fresh tomato

croquetas del chef: asparagus /  jamón

buñuelos de morcilla (black pudding fritters)

prawns in crispy panko

retinto beef tartare with dijón ice cream and spicy mayos

Barbate red tuna tataky

soy-marinated chicken in panko

cannelloni filled with retinto beef, manteca tomato sauce,
topped with cheese and crispy fried leeks

presa Ibérica with padrón peppers and truffle sauce

grilled lamb chops with mojo picón

grilled retinto beef entrecôte

Marcos with bread from Biga Bakery (Triana)

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Updated January 2023