TAPAS, Granada

This is very popular( not only with with trendy young things) because the tapas is very tasty, a bit different to other places you can try in Granada. Portions are quite big too!
I always had the 'berenjenas con miel'- fried aubergine with honey.
There are quite a few bars hidden away in the side streets of this barrio, most a bit more studenty as it's nearer the university.
They are so successful now there is another near Camino de Ronda apparently.

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The perfect tapa place... simple and friendly, with a delightful wooden interior and excellent friendly staff, in particular the Colombian barman.

Favorite Dish: We stopped in this cerveceria because the sign said it had pulpo a la gallega, one of my favourite dishes... of course they had run out of it. We decided to share some olives, a ham plate (yummy), some grilled solomillo (very good) and some habas con jamon, which was really out of this world - I really regretted having to share it... it has since become my favourite Andalusian dish.

What i can say about tapas?.......Well Granada is the best place to have a good drink with a delicious tapa. Calle Elvira is the most popular street in Granada for having tapas and we enjoyed here in taberna el espejo. We had ham-croquette, russian salad, cheese, salmojero and broad bean with ham, this last one very popular dish in Granada.

Que se puede decir de las tapas que no se haya dicho. Granada es sin duda el mejor sitio para ir de tapas. Calle Elvira es la mas popular de Granada para ir de tapeo. Estuvimos en la taberna el espejo y comimos una ración de croquetas de jamón, y tapas de ensaladilla rusa, salmorejo, queso curado y habitas con jamón, éstas últimas muy tradicionales en Granada.

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This fine little bar on the right between Puerta Real and Corte Inglés has a fine selection of quality hams and wines. Well worth a visit.

Place is closed during the day, so don't bother before 6 pm.
Standing space only...mostly outside.

Food is outstanding.

It is not cheap, but really good.

Favorite Dish: Casa Enrique serves probaby the best SANGRIA ever. It is made from heavier wine like porto. It is really dark red, and fruit is there only for the flavour....no to fill up the glass. After all Sangria is not a fruit salad....

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Bib- Rambla was one of my favourite places in Granada- This Square is surrounded by pavement cafes, with the chance to eat, drink and people watch.

The Gran Cafe was my choice for a welcome sit down to enjoy a lunch time cool beer, and watch Granada pass by. My fellow diners/ drinkers were a mix of elderly ladys enjoying a campari and a light snack, elderly couples on holiday, groups of friends/work mates, business men and a few tourists.

From the info on my serviette, I think this cafe was established in 1907 and has run ever since (just a guess) - 'El cafe mas antiguo de Granada Abierto ininterrumpidamente desde 1907'

The waiters were smart, friendly and efficient, I was pleased that they didn't patronise me for my poor Spanish, when I tried to order a small beer. This was served with tapas-a bowl of delicious plump olives- Mmmmmm!
From my viewpoint, I could see a group of school children sitting near the fountain, stone masons, repairing the 'mosaic' flooring, and locals/tourists passing through the square.

Favorite Dish: I only tried a beer, accompanied by a tapas of olives, but my fellow diners plates appeared to be full of delicious food- hopefully, I'll be back soon to find out for myself!

It's almost a rule: you go to Spain, you eat tapas. However, choosing a decent tapa place can be tricky, especially because there are so many tourist traps out there, waiting for you to pay 10 euros for a slice of Iberico ham. But fear not - Pan & Tomate is a wonderful place where you won't be disappointed. This restaurant offers great local food such as fish and tapas, as well as tostas, which are a large slice of bread topped with cheese, ham, chicken, fish... pretty much whatever you want, there are many choices here and they're all great. I recommend the artichoke tapas, and the 3 best tostas: chicken curry, bacalao (cod) and salmorejo, and chorizo with manchego cheese. Service is quick and friendly, and it's overall a really nice experience.

Favorite Dish: Tosta de bacalao y samorejo. It's light, salty, fresh, absolutely delicious.

You have two areas in Granada that are the best for Tapas, La Chana Y El Zaidin ( around El Palacio De Deportes ), u pay for the drink and the tapas are free, and believe me 3 tapas and u will be full

This Bar was next to my hotel so it was very convenient. Tapas were great. All you have to do is order a beer and then they start bringing Tapas to your table. The waiters' english is not that great but we found a common language which was French.

Favorite Dish: I did not really try anything else other than Tapas at this place. They kept bringing more to my table so to me that was great for mid day snack.