We had dinner at Tragatá on Sunday night. Service was ok, if on the slow side, although it was a busy evening in the restaurant. The food was ok, really nothing to shout about, and definitely not worth the prices. As others noted, you pay for the name, not the food. Both my starter and my main were cold when they arrived. Both tasted ok, but I really didn't expect the grilled sea bream to be cold at the first bite. I don't know if this is how grilled fish is served in Southern Spain, but I certainly have never had it like this in any other country before. On the other hand, my partner had the grilled Iberian pork, which was nice, tender, and hot (and came with a few roasted potatoes). We had way better meals in other bars, tavernas, and restaurants in Ronda and elsewhere in the regions at a fraction of the cost. Prices seemed to be in line more with London and the UK than with small regional towns in Southern Spain, regardless of how touristy the place is. €6.50 for medium-sized portion of fries, €28 for the sea bream that came with nothing but some grean bean sauce, and then for it to be cold.... Suffice to say, I was left feeling very disappointed by the experience.

Nikhil ChhetriNikhil Chhetri

Out of all the incredible meals we had during our trip through southern Spain , this one stood out as an absolute favorite. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and had a refreshing creative twist. The appetizers set the tone beautifully—particularly the salmon with lime, which struck the perfect balance between vibrant acidity and delicate richness. It was a simple yet elevated start that immediately impressed us. Then came the squid sandwich, which was nothing short of spectacular. The squid itself was tender and flavorful, but what truly made the dish unforgettable was the bun—warm, freshly baked, and wonderfully soft. It brought everything together in the most satisfying way. The pork with cream and mushrooms was equally memorable. Rich, savory, and perfectly cooked, it was comfort food elevated to something truly special. Finally, the fried sea bass was a standout. Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, it was a flawless execution of a classic dish. The dessert definitely added an icing to the cake. Mango sorbet mixed with a spicy sauce was very savory! Highly recommended to anyone visiting the region

l rl r

Good location and good looking food, but a bit overpriced. I payed 5.7 € for squid sandwich and spanish potato salad. Squid sandwich had a neutral taste and I didn't taste any spiciness in the sauce as was written in the menu. Also, you get a really small amount of squid in the sandwich (3 or 4 small pieces max). The whole size of the sandwich is 8-10 cm which is quite small. It is not a problem because it is tapa, but the bun was really squishy so the size when you grab it gets even smaller. When you realize that on the other locations in the town you can get larger portions of tapas for less money (like 1 or 1.5€), this restaurant is not so good option. The spanish potato salad is quite good though, it costs 2.2€, and even though portion is also small it is the only tapa that can make you feel full for a shorter period. The thing that I really like is the interior design and fact that waiters speak English.

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Reviews of Tragatá | Benito Gómez | Restaurante en Ronda

4.5

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1.0

why this restaurant is recommended in the Michelin Guide - I do not know, as this should include service as well. We were 4 people, and ordered bread with oil for starter, way too little oil for 4 people, bread was very good though. then we ordered mains with french fries as a side dish. As one of us was vegetarian and there were hardly any meals for vegetarians, he ordered fries and pimentos. After a while two mains and the pimentos came, without any side dishes. after another 20 minutes the waitress came and said they were sorry but they could not serve french fries, even though we saw people who ordered after us with burger and fries. They tried to reason that this was a package, burger and fries, fries alone was not possible at the moment. So our friend literally had pimentos, two had mains and no side dish and the forth person still had nothing. This was about an hour after ordering. After some further discussion they finally brought fries and the last main course, after more than an hour of waiting. Probably the worst service I have seen in a restaurant ever. Still not sure why we had to fight so hard for the fries, restaurant not trying to find a solution, not a restaurant I would ever go to again. Even though they apologized several times in the end, we left disappointed, especially because the food was expensive for Spanish price range. The food was...

3.0

43w

Just went out from the restaurant. Ambiance is really great and food is incredible. I ordered the matured simental

However, beware when you order cheluton de vaca.

I ordered the chuleton de vaca. Price is 80€/kg. I asked for the size of the piece before ordering. I’ve been told that the piece was around 400-500g. I accepted it and when it arrived it was actually a 1kg piece. Twice the size of what I’ve been told. I did not complained and enjoyed the piece even though I was unable to finish it. (I don’t want to waste meat, especially when it was this good)

We asked for the bill and then I see a 1.2kg piece being charged. It got me mad. Waitress was new and made a mistake. Fine by me. But being lied to about the final size of the piece is unacceptable. Drinks have been offered (~15€) as a compensation (after arguing…). That’s a bit small in comparison of the 56€ I’ve been over charged for the mistake the restaurant made.

Ultimately, what pushes me to review it and share is mostly the lack of business awareness. When I came to complain, the chief was already aware of the mistake. It looks like they were expecting me to accept the situation and pay. I would have appreciated :