Margarita La Fresca

Badulaque

➤ Plaza Jesus Nazareno N5, 11520, Rota, Spain

Pez • Tapas • Carne • Español

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"My friend recommended this tapas restaurant to my wife and I so the three of us along with another business colleague came here for one magnificent dining experience. From the first tapas to the last, we were thrilled with everything we ate. What made the meal even better was the presentation of several of the tapas. We started with the Badulaque salad. Now, a salad is a salad. That is unless it is a Badulaque salad. This creation came with lettuce, spinach, cashews, raisins, tomatoes, goat cheese, balsamic, and an amazing creamy garlic dressing. Best salad ever! Next up was a beautifully presented couscous plate. This also had raisins and cashews. We then moved to gambas al ajillo. This is my go to tapa. While not the best ever, it was quite tasty with plenty to share for four people. After that we had crispy shrimp, which were cut in half and served with a salsa brava. Speaking of that, we also had an order of patatas bravas. This was the best ever patatas bravas. They were filled with an explosion of salsa brava. After that we moved to the lamb cutlets, which truth be told, were just slightly overdone. Lamb should alway be served with some redness showing. Lastly, we shared an Iberian pork dish served Thai style. While amazing, it was not spicy as I would have expected for Thai style. All in all, an absolutely perfect meal. The service was great as was the view. I sincerely thank my colleague for recommending this place to us."

Casa Emilio De Rota

➤ C. Mina, 17, Rota, Spain

Vino • Café • Tortas • Español

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"Tuvimos una reserva para una comida familiar ayer. Fue genial. Lo repetiremos con seguridad. tratamiento agradable y atento en todo momento. los croquetas ahogados con alioli a pase y el culo de chicharrón de caulk un placer."

Parrilla Venta Las Tinajas

➤ Carretera Puerto De Santa. Maria, Km 2,5Spain, 11520, Rota

Pez • Bife • Vino • Café

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"Every time we asked for food recommendations, this place was always mentioned with highest praise. This definitely passed our expectations. The staff there are extremely nice and accommodating. Sangria delicious! I like it sweet though) The ox tenderloin was a top suggestion so we decided to sample this along with the mixed grill platter. We chose to order the ox tenderloin that was accompanied with the black pepper sauce #65). The ox was so tender that it practically melted in your mouth. The sauce went well with it and did not overpower the meat. The mixed meat platter is meant for 2 people but we felt like it could be shared between 3 4, depending on what else is being ordered. Great mixture of chicken, beef, pork and sausage. olives and a fried potato dish were complimentary. I really enjoyed the garlic cream dip that went with the potatoes. House made bread is also brought out and tastes so good with the oil and vinegar. It is a big place and have lots of seating. We went here during winter months so I imagine that it may have lots of foot traffic during the summer. It is located off the beaten path but trust that your first visit definitely won't be your last."

La Silla Azul

➤ Plaza Barroso, 11, 11520, Rota, Spain

Vino • Helado • Español • Francesa

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"brunch is excellent, perhaps the glue would be that the fruit salad is short, the fruit is not an expensive product in Andalusia, could be more generous. other than that is a great place. We ate syrup waffles and empaned chicken, they were supposed to be lagrimite but it was rather KFC, very good, we also took donuts with spicy pork rib, very good."

Utopia Tapas Y Copas

➤ Freiduria Marisqueria RomeroAvenida San Fernando, 11520 (Cadiz), Spain, Rota

Sushi • Pizza • Europeo • Asiático

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"We had been here before and enjoyed our eclectic array of tapas, but the prices have gone up significantly. The service was friendly and good this time and the wine, a dark red Rioja, was excellent considering the price €3.40/glass), smooth, robust, and oakey, just the way I like it. It was the best value on the menu. Not all that hungry, I ordered the BarBQ Ribs Tacos €6.90/two) and Chicken and Vegetable Gyozas six for €6.50). The tacos were okay, a bit flavorless, they could have been much better. The gyozas were crispy and tasty, and the sweet chili sauce was a nice addition, but they were rather small and gone in just six bites. Even though I was not famished, I left feeling unsatiated and a bit disappointed. Having paid almost €24, including tip, it did not seem like a €24 meal even though the wine was an added value. Not bad overall, but not quite a TravelValue in my book. CombatCritic Gives Utopia 5 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!"