Meson Los Naranjos — Restaurant in Mijas

Well! Where do I start, as I've said so many nice things about so many establishments, it would be hard to separate the chaff from the wheat.

I write this review with anguish because I'm so loyal to over 1,000 restaurants that I feel privy to even sit down and dine with, but Meson Los Naranjos is one of the best. 'Mark my Words'

So let's start with the bad stuff; Near the BP Garage on the old N340

Next door to sunshine golf.

Pretty evident the location is noisy, lacking in views and not desirable

And that's it!

The location is dismal, but once seated and believe me you need to book. The service is splendid, obviously family run and we were served by the daughter in law, pleasant, helpful, bi-lingual and very informative.

The pil-pil with extra picante was excellent followed by the Solomillo from Cadis to die for. Very rarely can a Spanish Chef cook and burn a steak on the outside, leaving a soft pink sin sangri middle. Oh my god it was perfect. Rarely do i find a chef or person who takes your order and provides your wishes,

Tell you what, 11 out of 10, gold star See you...

Really unhappy with the quality of the meat. We were going to have the Beef Sirloin Retinta from Cadiz but were advised they had fillet steak, 1250g which we were happy with, except it was not Fillet!! Not Sirloin, Not Ribeye, & I have had much better rump! Came seared & sliced, with a big rib on the side?? Not sure what cut it was but lots of fat, no flavour & finishing it on the hot stone does not allow for resting. The chips were great, the veg were good if very small portion for 2. Wine was fine. It could have been wonderful, but turned out very poorly. Extremely disappointed, if that is the best meat from Cadiz, God help us!! We learn from our mistakes, & this was a big one. Unfortunately we do not have good enough Spanish to relate this directly to the restaurant, but we do feel we were taken advantage of. YOU ARE MISSING THE POINT IN YOUR REPLY, YOU TOLD US IT WAS FILLET STEAK , NOT RIBEYE!! ALSO I HAVE NEVER HAD A RIBEYE AS TOUGH OR WITH AS LITTLE FLAVOUR. THIS WAS NOT A MISUNDERSTANDING IT WAS A INFERIOR PIECE OF MEAT, POORLY COOKED! THE FAT NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY RENDERED...

If you're a carnivore seeking a culinary adventure, this Spanish meat restaurant is a must-visit. The extensive menu boasts a wide variety of cuts, all cooked to perfection. The portions are generous, ensuring you'll leave feeling satisfied.

What truly sets this place apart is the option to finish cooking your meat on a hot stone. This allows you to customize your meal to your desired level of doneness, ensuring it's cooked exactly how you like it.

The friendly and helpful staff make the dining experience even more enjoyable. They're knowledgeable about the menu and happy to offer recommendations.

Pro tip: Order your meat rare and finish cooking it on the stone to get the most out of the flavor.

Overall, this restaurant is a fantastic choice for meat lovers who appreciate quality, quantity, and...