The spectacular landscapes of its desert have been the scene of numerous spaghetti western. The town is beautiful and unique, with a cuisine based on local recipes and, in general, healthy. There are not many restaurants and bars to eat in Tabernas but they will be enough to taste each of the typical dishes.
Located next to the desert area that bears the same name, the hostile environment does not prevent the variety of what to eat in Tabernas. This municipality offers traditional Andalusian dishes such as gurullos (wheat flour pasta in the shape of a grain of rice), migas, porridge, gazpacho, ajillo de papas or soaps (cod and orange salad).
One of the star dishes of this town is wheat, a magnificent spoon dish composed of wheat, bacon, blood sausage, tail, vegetables and paprika. As a second course you can taste lamb or baby goat meat accompanied by a small “tabernero” garnish, a kind of vegetable ratatouille with pieces of morcilla or slaughter meat.
To continue with this wide culinary range you can enjoy the different desserts that you will find in the region such as the rosca de reyes, the donuts, the arroz con leche or the pork rind cakes. A very common accompaniment to desserts in the region is usually the mistela, a liquor made with grape must and alcohol that fits perfectly with the sweetness of the same. You can also take advantage of and try the famous Tabernas desert oil, which due to its minimal natural acidity is very beneficial for a rich and healthy diet.
The Rising Sun offers its customers a large selection of tapas, such as their tortilla skewer or salmorejo. In El Rinconcillo you will find tapas and portions to eat inside or on the terrace. Many variety of tapas and rich fried anchovies. Another option is El Puente tavern, wonderful tapas place. Very good roasted potatoes with ali-oli.
The options where to eat in Tabernas are always surrounded by the halo of the old western movies that were shot in the vicinity of the town. There are places with their own charm such as the restaurant Los Albardinales, located in an old oil mill that nowadays also houses a museum dedicated to its previous dedication. Its cuisine is based on local products and recipes. They have a daily menu and dishes with gourmet decoration. Delicious homemade bread.
If you decide to visit one of the theme parks on the American Wild West that is in the town, it is good to know that in all of them there are restaurants that also offer traditional Almeria cuisine. This is the case of Western Leone, Fort Bravo and Oasys.
When it comes to holding banquets or celebrating weddings or other types of events for groups, you can go to the restaurant El Puente or the rooms of the Hospedería del Desierto, both with capacity for a large number of diners and with an extensive menu for customer service. Las Malvinas restaurant is perfect for tasting traditional products and recipes. Good steak
We leave the best for the last. Las Eras de Manolo is a restaurant that stands out. They prepare a knuckle in tender and juicy sauce and both the menu and the menu are very generous. His brother Las Eras de Antonio follows him in quality and his decoration will charm you.
