El Viejo Almacen — Restaurant in Cartagena

If you want authentic Spanish and you speak fluently it ticks the boxes. If you do not meet that criteria prepare to be ignored, fed bad food and be shouted at. We felt uncomfortable and unwelcome. Menu of the day was soup or scrambled egg with veg which was oily and burnt potatoes with soggy bits of courgette (possibly). The choice was fish or chicken for main. The chicken was sitting in a pool of oil, overcooked and cold and the chips were small and scrappy. Pudding was tiny and there seemed very little choice. We waited an hour between main and pud while others were seated served and gone. Sorry not to be kinder as we really wanted to eat where locals ate. Is that a...

One of the best restaurants in Cartagena! Excellent, freshly-made tapas served with local beer or wine. Other items served here such as sandwiches, eggs, soups, and ‘michirones’ (a local bean dish typical of South Spain, very tasty!). Fresh octopus available but overpriced. Friendly staff, fast service, good prices. No Wi-fi available. Recommended if you’re...

Food was fantastic, even served a complementary dish with our drink order. Calemari was fantastic so was the patatas bravas. Menu is in Spanish which was the only down point but don't let this put you off. Also very reasonably priced. We sat outside but it is nice inside as well. Also has air conditioning inside which is a must...