La Auténtica Carmela — Restaurant in Granada

If you’re looking for an authentic and unforgettable dining experience in Granada, La Auténtica is an absolute must-visit! From the moment we walked in, the warm atmosphere and welcoming staff made us feel right at home.

Special thanks to Paco, who provided exceptional service and truly elevated our evening. His knowledge of the menu and thoughtful recommendations were spot on, guiding us to some of the most delicious dishes we’ve ever tasted. Paco’s passion for ensuring every guest has a great experience shines through, and his personal touch made our meal even more special.

The flavors at La Auténtica are a true testament to the rich culinary traditions of Granada. Every bite was bursting with freshness and authenticity, from the perfectly cooked tapas to the exquisite main courses. And don’t skip dessert—Paco’s suggestion there was the perfect way to end the meal!

Whether you’re a local or just passing through Granada, La Auténtica is a gem you simply can’t miss. Thank you, Paco, for making our visit so memorable—we can’t...

They kept bringing me free tapas! Not sure why, but I was eating alone and definitely interested in the different wines they offered. Paired with a manzanilla I had a simple chicken salad. I followed the manzanilla (you’re probably getting an understanding of what a wino I am) with a delicious Albariño white. Finally , to go with a beef tapa whose name I unfortunately don’t know (but it comes paired with raisins and a fine couscous grain) I went with my waiter Shanty’s recommendation of a Tinto Ribera. Now, it sounds like I spent a lot, but my guess is that when the bill came it was 27 Euros. Great pricing and service. I was seated outside, but the atmosphere was still nice, but probably just not as nice as inside. Anyway, a terrific experience on my last night...

The experience was awful a to z. The food selection tries to be hip but is limited weirdly asian-spanish-american fusion. Expensive in addition. Waiter was less than friendly. Then we waited in an empty restaurant for 45 minutes, just to receive our food undercooked. Burger raw and with three slices of potato. Salmon rice with tiny fragments of salmon and hard rice. Shrimp bowl with 5 (!) Shrimps. You sit nice but that's it. All claims of good homemade kitchen are PR bogus.

(To add in reply to the owner's response: I don't doubt the food was homemade, after all the recipes were rather simple, and the original ingredients of good quality, after all the raw meat I ate before realising did not give me any issues. But you might want to reconsider your waiters...