Abades La Roda — Restaurant in La Roda de Andalucía

American tourist on a bus tour. We pulled in here when it was more or less empty. Amazingly clean, a very friendly greeting from the staff, and spacious bathrooms. The women on the tour appreciated the first stop in a long time where they did not have to wait for a stall.

I got a cafe con leche avena, it was basically what you expect, perfectly serviceable. Lots of junk food and sodas available.

All in all this place was an unexpected pleasure among the roadside stops, which seem to have more of a tendency to disappoint than...

This is what would be called a rest-area or rest-stop in the US. The place houses multiple establishments - a gift shop and mostly shops catering feeding weary and hungry travellers. Prices are reasonable and it's mostly self service (except for the burger joint and sandwich shop).

Restrooms (toilets) are clean and there were plenty of urinals. There are enough to service even a bus load!!

This would be a great stop to stretch your legs, take a breather, and grab a quick bite if travelling between Seville and Granada, or...

This place seems really geared up for large parties, though it was empty when we arrived. We used the cafe 'around the back' - near the burger king, which I expect is easily missed and a shame if you do as it is very friendly, with a massive choice of sandwiches (rolls) hot food, drinks etc. And, as I say, the staff were exceptionally friendly in explaining everything, such as they warm the rolls. Loads of parking, nice touches like usb charging points too at the raised tables. See the pictures . (they looked...