BBQ (Bar La Barbacoa) — Restaurant in Ronda

OMG- visited Ronda today and our guide suggested a restaurant adjacent to the river. At that point , I knew he was an idiot or on the take. Wandered back toward the train station out of the tourist centre and found this restaurant using Google maps- chose it because of its high rating. We approached the restaurant and we’re not sure if we wanted to go in. It was early in the lunch hour and basically empty, four tables and a small bar. We took a chance and experienced some of the best tapas in 4 weeks of travel, warm service and a warm neighbourhood vibe. Wish I could bring this small tapas bar home with me to Canada. Please order the aubergine, pickled quail eggs and the flaming sausage (not sure what that is called). Lovely. Our lunch consisted of 5 tapas and three glasses of delicious wine and was just...

We had lunch for two here on Aug 7 on a day visit to Ronda. The food is outstanding. The restaurant is a block or two away from the main tourist streets and has tables outside and inside. The key strength is an owner who clearly cares deeply about everything he does. We followed his recommendations for mains and added a few extra tapas. There is a good choice of Spanish dishes done with imagination and care. Some tapas I have never seen before. The Octopus and apple salad is sublime. Prices are reasonable and service excellent. Elsewhere, super fresh tomatoes that are grown on his father’s farm. I’d come back to Ronda just to eat here again. Can’t recommend...

In a place like Ronda it’s hard to find a place to eat that‘s both authentic and delicious. We were so glad to discover the BBQ because it ticked all the boxes: the owner was kind and welcoming, the menu offered local dishes, which were delicious and we were the only non-Spanish speaking table. Escape the tourist masses and stop by for a drink and a few tapas,(ie. patata alioli, calamari, the flaming chorizo, skewers and the fabulous oxtail)...