Founded in 1842, just behind Santa Catalina church, Los Claveles (“the carnations” in Spanish) features Feria and Semana Santa poster décor, exposed old brick wall, lots of old posters and a traditional tiled floor. With wide wood frame and glass doors and a little outside terrace, when the weather is right the bar feels like an extension of the street.

Present owner Javier Gonzalez tells me the bar has been run by the same family now for about 90 years. The menu is also very traditional. The “montadito completo” in a soft mollete roll filled with grilled secreto, jamón and a perfectly fried quail egg… well, I’d always go back for that. The fritos are also very good, especially the pavía de bacalao, croquetas and cazón en adobo. Oh, and a proper flamenquín cordobés (with egg, no cheese). Lovely tender stewed carrillada (pork cheek). Very friendly and personal service and some nice wines too.

Bread/Service Charge: 1€

Plaza de Los Terceros, 15
Tel 654 512 973
Open 7.00 – 23.00 Monday – Saturday
(breakfast 7-12 / kitchen 12.00 – 23.00)
10.00 – 17.00 Sunday
€ € €

Food 7 | Wine 5 | Service 6 | Ambiance 8

anchovies and tomato on regañá

zamburiñas in salsa verde

pavía de bacalao

chocos fritos

croquetas x 2:  jamón and bacalao

jamón croquetas

bacalao croquetas

buñuelos de bacalao

flamenquín cordobés

albóndigas de choco & gambas

cazón en adobo

lagrimitas de pollo

pinchito de pollo

montadito completo: grilled secreto, jamón, fried quail egg

secreto and jamón montadito

morcilla de burgos montadito

solomillo al whisky

carrillada Ibérica

Santi and Gonzalo Remesal, Juan Rodríguez

Javier Rodríguez

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Updated March 2026