From decades old “abacer\u00edas” (grocery stores) to timeless bars, and of course, slick modern restaurants, the conveniently located central El Arenal neighborhood has it all when it comes to the food.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

El Arenal has come along way since the day when it was the sandy, swampy marshes alongside the River – hence its name El Arenal (the sandy spot). Today it has transformed itself into a beautiful inner city neighborhood which has a great offering of bars, restaurants and eateries to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in between the Cathedral and the river – which is home to the Torre del Oro and Bull Ring, this neighborhood is a logistical choice to seek out eating options when sightseeing. So if you are wondering where to eat in Seville, here are our favorite spots in the El Arenal neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo Credit: Kevin Poh<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Taberna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This great little spot is run by a husband and wife team, Miguel and Maria, and from their tiny kitchen they are serving up some of Seville’s best traditional tapas<\/a>. Expect the bar to be heaving with happy clients sampling sevillano<\/em> favorites, such as espinacas con garbanzos<\/em> (spinach and chickpeas) and secreto iberico<\/em> (Iberian pork) all washed down with a cold glass of Cruzcampo<\/em> while enjoying the buzzing vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> Calle Gamazo, 6<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Casa Morales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This bar has been kept in the family since the 1850s and is one of Seville’s oldest bars. They are famous for their montaditos<\/em> (snacks served on top of bread), with almost every option on the menu available as either a tapa or montaditio. This is a spot with a timeless atmosphere – think waistcoated waiters, old concrete wine vats lining the wall, and an energetic atmosphere, this is also one of our favorite wine bars in the city<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address: <\/em><\/strong>Garcia de Vinuesa, 11<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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