The Best Places to Eat in Granada<\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Granada is by far one of the most interesting places to eat in Spain. Tapas come with every drink, kebab shops line the corners and even the most casual restaurants offer spectacular views of the Alhambra. The mix of Spanish and Moorish cuisine is evident in some of the city’s most popular dishes and pastries, and going for a tea is nearly as popular as going for a beer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
But, just like anywhere in Spain, leaving eating out up to chance is never a good idea. We’re here to help you avoid disaster with some tried and true tips for eating in Granada.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Pairing local beer and cheese in Granada is a match made in heaven.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Best Restaurants and Tabernas<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMirador de Morayma<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nA restaurant is housed inside a gorgeous home in the Albaic\u00edn, Mirador de Morayma<\/a> is one of Granada’s most beautiful settings for a meal. The menu is a perfect mix of local cuisine and Moorish influence, and the views of the Alhambra can’t be beat. Our tips are to order a la carte<\/em> and reserve a table with a view in advance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAddress<\/strong>: Calle del Pianista Garcia Carrillo, 2<\/em><\/p>\r\n![\"One](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Granada-Alhambra-view-1.jpg\")
Enjoy Granada’s magnificent Alhambra while dining at Mirador de Morayma.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTaberna M\u00e1s Que Vinos<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThis lovely little bar\/restaurant is a short walk from Granada’s main streets and really worth a visit. Thee wine list at Taberna M\u00e1s que Vinos<\/a> is great and reasonably priced, and their tapas are made using the best ingredients. When our last visit started with a slice of cheese on bread as our first tapa, we were a bit disappointed at first\u2014but it turned out to be the most delicious bite of cheese we’d had in a long time! They also do a delightful (and affordable) menu of the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAddress<\/strong>: Calle Tundidores, 10<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"best](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-IMG_1204-1.jpg\")
A lovely tapa served at Taberna M\u00e1s Que Vinos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBodegas Casta\u00f1eda\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nCheap, crowded and a bit chaotic, Bodegas Casta\u00f1eda<\/a> is the type of bar you go to for an aperitif and a tapa. As one of the oldest and most established tapas bars in the city, it won’t disappoint anyone looking for authenticity. So order a crisp glass of manzanilla<\/a>, and see what happens!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAddress<\/strong>: Calle Almireceros, 1-3<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nLos Diamantes<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nIf you like fried seafood, Los Diamantes<\/a> is also a must when eating in Granada. It is the type of place that is crowded with tourists and locals alike, and you’ll have to elbow your way up to the bar to order. Don’t ask questions – drink your beer, eat your fish, and then repeat.<\/p>\r\nInsider’s tip:<\/strong> While this bar is great for tapas, you should try elsewhere for a sit-down lunch (we’ve found table service to be quite unorganized).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAddress<\/strong>: Varias locations<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"A](\"http:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/diamantes-1.jpg\")
<\/a>\r\nThe fried seafood is delicious at Los Diamantes. Photo Credit: Los Diamantes<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nJersualem Restaurant<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nGranada is known for its kebab shops, and Calle Elvira is home to at least ten! But look for this tiny, nondescript location off of Calle Elvira, and you’ll be surprised by the quality. Perfect for a late-night snack, make sure to ask for the salsa picante<\/em> (hot sauce) for an extra punch. Give it a try for a different take on eating in Granada.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAddress<\/strong>: Calle Aguirre, 3<\/em><\/p>\r\nTaberna la Tana\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThis is a fantastic wine and tapas bar with prices to match. The bartender is a sommelier, so his parings and picks are spot-on. Stop at Taberna la Tana<\/a> early (around 9:00 p.m.) before it gets too crowded!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n
Address<\/strong>: Calle Rosario, 11<\/em><\/p>\r\n![\"Close](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/white-wine-P.jpeg\")
If you want to ensure fantastic wine with your meal, head to La Tana. Photo credit: Valeria Boltneva<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhere to Eat Breakfast in Granada<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCafe 4 Gatos<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nLocated in the Albaic\u00edn, this small breakfast caf\u00e9 is home to some of the city’s biggest breakfast tostadas<\/em> (toasted bread with toppings). At Cafe 4 Gatos<\/a>, our advice is to order a media<\/em> (half toast) as they truly are enormous! Their coffee is also fantastic, so take your time with a hot caf\u00e9 con leche<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAddress<\/strong>: Placeta Cruz Verde, 6\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Eating](\"http:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-IMG_1228-1.jpg\")
<\/a>\r\nThe enormous media tostada at Cafe 4 Gatos.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhere to Find Something Sweet<\/h2>\r\nPasteler\u00eda L\u00f3pez-Mezquita<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nKnown for their flaky empanadillas,\u00a0<\/em>a stop at Pasteler\u00eda L\u00f3pez-Mezquita<\/a>\u00a0completes any trip to Granada. Their coffee and pastries are also worth a try.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAddress<\/strong>: Calle Reyes Cat\u00f3licos, 39<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHelader\u00eda Los Italianos<\/h3>\r\n
They may serve Italian-style gelato, but this is as local as you can get. Definitely considered the best ice cream in the city by residents (as evident by the long lines in the afternoon), we consider Helader\u00eda Los Italianos<\/a>\u00a0a must while walking the streets of Granada.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
A restaurant is housed inside a gorgeous home in the Albaic\u00edn, Mirador de Morayma<\/a> is one of Granada’s most beautiful settings for a meal. The menu is a perfect mix of local cuisine and Moorish influence, and the views of the Alhambra can’t be beat. Our tips are to order a la carte<\/em> and reserve a table with a view in advance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Address<\/strong>: Calle del Pianista Garcia Carrillo, 2<\/em><\/p>\r\n This lovely little bar\/restaurant is a short walk from Granada’s main streets and really worth a visit. Thee wine list at Taberna M\u00e1s que Vinos<\/a> is great and reasonably priced, and their tapas are made using the best ingredients. When our last visit started with a slice of cheese on bread as our first tapa, we were a bit disappointed at first\u2014but it turned out to be the most delicious bite of cheese we’d had in a long time! They also do a delightful (and affordable) menu of the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Address<\/strong>: Calle Tundidores, 10<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Cheap, crowded and a bit chaotic, Bodegas Casta\u00f1eda<\/a> is the type of bar you go to for an aperitif and a tapa. As one of the oldest and most established tapas bars in the city, it won’t disappoint anyone looking for authenticity. So order a crisp glass of manzanilla<\/a>, and see what happens!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Address<\/strong>: Calle Almireceros, 1-3<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you like fried seafood, Los Diamantes<\/a> is also a must when eating in Granada. It is the type of place that is crowded with tourists and locals alike, and you’ll have to elbow your way up to the bar to order. Don’t ask questions – drink your beer, eat your fish, and then repeat.<\/p>\r\n Insider’s tip:<\/strong> While this bar is great for tapas, you should try elsewhere for a sit-down lunch (we’ve found table service to be quite unorganized).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Address<\/strong>: Varias locations<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Granada is known for its kebab shops, and Calle Elvira is home to at least ten! But look for this tiny, nondescript location off of Calle Elvira, and you’ll be surprised by the quality. Perfect for a late-night snack, make sure to ask for the salsa picante<\/em> (hot sauce) for an extra punch. Give it a try for a different take on eating in Granada.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Address<\/strong>: Calle Aguirre, 3<\/em><\/p>\r\n This is a fantastic wine and tapas bar with prices to match. The bartender is a sommelier, so his parings and picks are spot-on. Stop at Taberna la Tana<\/a> early (around 9:00 p.m.) before it gets too crowded!<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Address<\/strong>: Calle Rosario, 11<\/em><\/p>\r\n Located in the Albaic\u00edn, this small breakfast caf\u00e9 is home to some of the city’s biggest breakfast tostadas<\/em> (toasted bread with toppings). At Cafe 4 Gatos<\/a>, our advice is to order a media<\/em> (half toast) as they truly are enormous! Their coffee is also fantastic, so take your time with a hot caf\u00e9 con leche<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Address<\/strong>: Placeta Cruz Verde, 6\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Known for their flaky empanadillas,\u00a0<\/em>a stop at Pasteler\u00eda L\u00f3pez-Mezquita<\/a>\u00a0completes any trip to Granada. Their coffee and pastries are also worth a try.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Address<\/strong>: Calle Reyes Cat\u00f3licos, 39<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n They may serve Italian-style gelato, but this is as local as you can get. Definitely considered the best ice cream in the city by residents (as evident by the long lines in the afternoon), we consider Helader\u00eda Los Italianos<\/a>\u00a0a must while walking the streets of Granada.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTaberna M\u00e1s Que Vinos<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
Los Diamantes<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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Taberna la Tana\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
Where to Eat Breakfast in Granada<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Cafe 4 Gatos<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
<\/a>\r\nWhere to Find Something Sweet<\/h2>\r\n
Pasteler\u00eda L\u00f3pez-Mezquita<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Helader\u00eda Los Italianos<\/h3>\r\n
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