Bodegas Castañeda

Bodegas Castañeda is the mother of all tapas bars in Granada. This is where you have to start. It is for sure the most famous one. There are plenty of reviews written and we will not bother to add anything. Just go there and see for yourself. That is if you can get through the crowd of course.

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Tapas with desserts at El Reventaero

In Calle Gonzalo Gallas, right off Plaza Einstein, you can find one of those tapas bars that almost has it all: El Reventaero. With lots of seating and quick, efficient table serving, this is a hotspot for students and other tapas cravers. Here you are able to choose which tapas you want with your drinks; up to two different sorts per table. The list of choices is varied and contains hamburgers, calamares, grilled meat, typical spanish dishes and numerous bocadillos (spanish sandwich) as well as vegetarian options. The hamburgers are big, and the potatoes with alioli are delicious.

As a special treat, this tapas bar throws in DESSERT for those who have the urge, which you can ask for with your second round or later. Usually you can pick your favorite here as well: do you fancy a chocolate cake, a flan (pudding) or perhaps strawberry? The desserts are not the biggest, but come in addition to your pick of tapas for the round. There is only one trick: If you don’t eat your dessert, you pay for it!

If you’re planning to visit the Reventaero, it can be wise to pick your day. Popular and busy as it is, a late Saturday night is not the best time if what you’re looking for is a quiet break in a cosy environment. The environment is cosy enough, but in rush hour the bar appears a bit like a diner, with big, hungry groups of friends having the waiters run warm. There’s even a sign saying “ask for the bill at the table, or else we go crazy!” That being said – El Reventaero is popular for a reason.

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Guided tapas tours in Granada.

Did you know that you can get guided tapas tours in Granada. This is a great way to get a quick introduction to the tapas tradition, and at the same time be sure you go for some quality tapas.


Granada Tapas Tours offer personalized tours. Check it out.


 
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Cafeteria Dnieper

In the heart of Granada and around the university buildings, the competition between tapas bars is tough. The bars will overgo each other in tapas size and quality. You may not get traditional tapas, but they will be big and tasty. This is where students go, and many simply live on what they eat here.

Close to nearby Plaza Einstein, you will find Cafeteria Dnieper. Great friendly service and big tasty tapas. Mmm...

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Hiking along Rio Genil

If you are ready to leave the noise of Granada behind, and do some walking while listening to the running water of Rio Genil, the restaurant Los Pinillos is a great destination. We started our walk from Cenes de la Vega, just outside Granada. But you can start from downtown Granada , and just follow the river upstream.

Los Pinillos is a well known restaurant and when the weather is nice they will open the outdoor service just across the road. We ordered some drinks and got our tapas, which was nice, but nothing spectacular. However after an hours walk in the sun, a beer and any tapas will do.