Restaurante Picador — Restaurant in Mijas

Mixed Experience at Picador

We had a pleasant evening at Picador, but unfortunately, the service left us somewhat disappointed. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed and quickly served a delicious aperitif. For the first course, we enjoyed a glass of white wine that we had selected ourselves. We mentioned that we’d like to try a different wine with our main course.

However, after the starter plates were cleared, we had to wait for the wine list, leaving us no time to choose a wine before the main course arrived. In a restaurant of this caliber, we expected the wine pairings to be more synchronized with the meal. When we finally placed our wine order, our food was already waiting on the table. To add to the disappointment, the waiter didn’t bring the wine we had selected from the menu but instead repeatedly recommended wines that were already open. This was not what we had hoped for.

The service further faltered during dessert. We were not asked if we would like a dessert wine or a digestif.

At the end of the evening, we wanted to share our feedback but were not asked how we enjoyed our experience. While the food was delicious, the service fell short of our expectations, leaving us with a mixed...

A stunning location, wonderful service and delicious food! Highly recommend. The service was great. We were greeting at the door, we were served quickly and everybody was very charming.

The food was great, well balanced flavors and my god, the bread and olive oil was to die for. I loved the purple carrot soup as well! We are aware that raw shrimp is a delicacy, although not our taste and so we’d have liked to know whether the seafood is raw in advance. The pescaitos were promised to be dusted with yuzu, but we could not taste the usually strong and unique citrus flavor. The tuna dish was excellent, although I’d except all seafood to be the freshest so close to the sea and at that price point.

The restaurant itself is absolutely stunning and beautifully designed, every single bit was well thought out, from the bar where you can watch chefs prepare food and drinks to the cozy bathrooms. Everything was pristine and cozy at the same time. Perhaps I’d recommend to get some sound insulators, for example under each table and chair, as the sound...

Picador - An Exquisite Culinary Journey! Our evening at Picador was nothing short of extraordinary! We began our culinary adventure with the Beef Sirloin Steak Tartar on Brioche Bread - a true symphony of flavors that left us in awe. The beef, perfectly seasoned and paired with the buttery brioche, was a combination we won't forget.

The star of the show was the Duck Magret Lacquered with Cane Honey. This dish, with its tender duck and sweet honey glaze, transported us directly to the heart of Andalusia.

And the Squid Croquettes? They were a delightful surprise in every bite!

A big shout-out to Sandra and Jose for their exceptional service, making every moment even more memorable.

Live music by Alicia added a magical touch to our night, making it an experience we'll cherish.

From the warm ambiance to the impeccable service, Picador offered an adventure in itself. If you're in Mijas, don't miss the chance to create your own culinary journey at Picador. It's a dining experience that lingers in your memory long after...