Throughout the coastal section of Cabo de Gata, there are several small towns distributed and together make up a wide and varied range of gastronomic services. Veal, fish, rice … Recipes are very varied and, above all, made with quality ingredients. Do you want to eat in Carboneras and try their dishes?
The experience of eating in Carboneras, Las Negras and the other towns of Cabo de Gata is done in accordance with the basic rules of the Mediterranean tradition which is present in these lands. Fresh fish and seafood are the basis of a varied, rich and healthy gastronomy that has traditional recipes such as stews and fish cauldrons, a wide variety of seafood-inspired rices and other very usual dishes at lunchtime in Carboneras, Las Negras and its surroundings.
With respect to meats, the restaurants in the area usually have an attractive offer of pieces of beef that are usually cooked on the grill; Due to the lack of own herds, these meats are usually imported from other nearby regions. Traditional Almeria pastries are also reflected in these populations of Cabo de Gata and are the perfect closure to everything that has to be eaten in Carboneras, Las Negras and its immediate surroundings.
In Carboneras we recommend going to La Taberna Andalusí, a typical Andalusian establishment with flamenco music. Here you can eat classic tapas and go out with the senses and stomach happy. We advise you to ask for your specialty, the handkerchiefs of Cabo de Gata. In this same town we find La Frontera, an establishment where you can eat several thanks to its delicious rations. Tasty calamari and tapas.
In Las Negras we suggest Las Barcas, where you can have some good tapas and enjoy the wonderful sea views, located right on the beach. They also offer heavy breakfasts.
It is possible to find good places to eat in Carboneras. La Taberna is a restaurant located next to the beach that uses ingredients of the best quality to prepare a regional-based cuisine and informal atmosphere, perfectly matched with a good drink on your terrace. Abundant and varied dishes, with a lot of Arab tradition. They also have pizzas. An outstanding restaurant.
In Las Negras, the restaurant La Sal is an establishment that also uses products of local origin to give shape to a varied and attractive menu specializing in rice, meat and fish. In the same locality is Doña Emilia, a grill where you can taste good meats and fish cooked on the grill; a good option to eat in Carboneras, las Negras and its surroundings.
La Tasquilla is a very popular place in Rodalquilar, especially for its good culinary performance that is evident in a wide range of recipes made mostly with fresh fish and shellfish from nearby coasts.
In La Isleta del Moro, La Ola restaurant is supplied directly from the sea thanks to its own fishing boat; thanks to the product resulting from this activity, they offer a lavish menu in rice dishes and other recipes of strong marine inspiration. Good views, it is advised to book if you go during the summer. Good paella and anchovies.
