Restaurante la Alborada — Restaurant in Estepona

This is to be a lengthy one, so please stay for the ride.

I've been in Spain for almost 1 year now, I first tried paella in Valencia, and honestly the place gave us something that was decent at best, as it was too dry.

Then in Jaén, there was a fair and they were selling the paella portion at 8€ and it was a remarkable improvement.

Then at Granada it was even better, but, although the flavour and the moisture of the paella itself was on point, the rice was a little undercooked.

Now, in this little establishment here which is family owned and operated, I have found illumination! The special paella was everything I could've dreamed of! Every single part of it was full of flavour, it was perfectly seasoned and masterfully cooked!

This place is truly a must visit when at Estepona!

Additionally, the bread portion that the lady brought us while we were waiting for the paella was just 1€ each (2 portions/2 pieces of bread = 2€). The paella itself was 20€ per person solo in total it was 40€ for my fiancée and myself. The price is truly worth it, I can assure you!

So don't be discouraged by bad reviews from years ago (like I was) just go, believe, it was an amazing meal we had in...

We ate delicious, filling, and relatively expensive paella here. The soccarat (crust) was even and right, as is to be expected from a restaurant that has won several awards in Valencian cooking competitions. Surprisingly, the place has a mediocre appeal and feels primitive compared to its surroundings. The owner's charm and care however...

Really lovely lunch served by owner and his mom. Kind, friendly service that sat 14 of us with no reservations and served us made from scratch seafood and chicken paella, salad, calamari, sardines and fried fish for the kiddos. All washed down with a cold cerveza. Highly highly recommend for a local bite in the middle of a...