{"id":29774,"date":"2022-09-13T18:03:04","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T17:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azahar-sevilla.com\/sevilletapas\/?p=29774"},"modified":"2025-02-21T11:33:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T10:33:44","slug":"la-cata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azahar-sevilla.com\/sevilletapas\/la-cata\/","title":{"rendered":"La Cata"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated February 2025<\/h3>\n

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I first met sommelier Abraham Harillo in 2016 when he and his uncle \u00c1lvaro were running La Cata Ciega in calle Zaragoza, which soon became a neighbourhood favourite but then sadly closed after Covid lockdown in 2020. So in September 2022 I was happy to see that Abraham was back with a new solo venture simply called La Cata (The Tasting), featuring a short list of classic tapas and an ever-changing wine list with approximately 30 references available by the glass. La Cata is in a great central location in the heart of El Arenal, between the Cathedral and the river. The attractive corner space is divided between a dining area and a bar with high tables and stools with lots of windows and a wine-themed decor.<\/p>\n

Although I was sad to not find my favourite mojama pat\u00e9 on the menu this most recent visit (I’ll keep the photo here in case it comes back) I discovered an unexpected new favourite… the artichoke and prawn ensaladilla (big surprise for me as I’m not usually an ensaladilla fan). The smoked sardines are also delish and don’t miss their star dish of smoked eel with pickled red onion and horseradish mayo. There are stews that come either as tapas or raciones (large plates) and a selection of other typical dishes that are available as raciones. Friendly personal service, a perfect spot for wine lovers.<\/p>\n

Bread\/Service Charge:<\/a> 1\u20ac<\/p>\n

Pavia 12<\/a>
\nTel 659 32 85 65
\nOpen 13.00 – 16.00 \/ 20.00 – 23.30 Wednesday – Sunday
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\nFood 8 | Wine 10 | Service 8 | Ambiance 8<\/p>\n

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\"\"Cantabrian anchovies on buttered toast<\/p>\n

\"\"artichoke and prawn ensaladilla<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"mojama pat\u00e9 (please come back!)<\/p>\n

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\"\"smoked eel, picked red onion, horseradish mayo<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"ensaladilla de puchero with hierbabuena mayo<\/p>\n

\"\"smoked bacalao (salt cod) with salmorejo<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"chicharr\u00f3n de C\u00e1diz taco<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"sardina de la casa<\/p>\n

\"\"cured albacore tuna belly<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"smoked sardine on avocado<\/p>\n

\"\"smoked fish pat\u00e9<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"tuna ijada (flank)<\/p>\n

\"\"presa Ib\u00e9rica mechada<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"carne al toro<\/p>\n

\"\"Barbate tuna in tomato sauce<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"arroz con pring\u00e1<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"carrillada de jabal\u00ed (wild boar cheek)<\/p>\n

\"\"solomillo al whisky<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\"\"brioche torrija with baileys ice cream<\/p>\n

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\"\"Abraham Harillo<\/p>\n

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\nUpdated February 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Updated February 2025 I first met sommelier Abraham Harillo in 2016 when he and his uncle \u00c1lvaro were running La Cata Ciega in calle Zaragoza, which soon became a neighbourhood favourite but then sadly closed after Covid lockdown in 2020. So in September 2022 I was happy to see that Abraham was back with a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1285],"tags":[1286,728,727,730,371],"class_list":["post-29774","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-la-cata","tag-la-cata-vinos-y-tapas","tag-sevilla","tag-seville","tag-tapas","tag-tapas-bar"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p1sdVO-7Ke","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":31157,"url":"https:\/\/azahar-sevilla.com\/sevilletapas\/casa-juan-palomo\/","url_meta":{"origin":29774,"position":0},"title":"Casa Juan Palomo","author":"Shawn","date":"July 10, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Updated November 2025 Opened in October 2020 by restaurateur Juan Palomo and his partner Juanma Calero this \"casa de comidas\" has become a neighbourhood favourite. 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