Restaurante La Pérgola Pura Brasa — Restaurant in Rota

I have been in Rota for eleven days thus far, and I have been each day to a different restaurant for dinner. Sometimes for lunch also. I made it a purpose to try a new one each day to sample the town all over. We have been to pizza places, fine dining, and in between. They all have been amazing, without exception! However, I have to make a special mention to this place. Whatever words I may write here does not make justice to the service I received and the quality of the food. I have been looking for a place like this where I can have an entire fish in this beach town. I inquired about and someone mentioned this place. You get to pick the fish you’d like from the seafood department like display and ask the cook the way you would like it cooked. This dish, btw, was off menu. The waitress, Ailyn, introduced us to the chef, Miguel, and he suggested to have it cooked three different ways. We went by his recommendation and tried the fish as one third grilled, one third with the house original sauce, and the remaining third was fried. To say that everything, presentation, flavor, seasoning, freshness (including the home grown tomatoes, and other local treats adorning the plate which names I don’t remember), it’s an understatement. Every single person that walked by couldn’t stop staring at our table! Such was its delicious appeal. What made it even more palatable and delightfully savory was the service. The attention is definitely a 10! Do try Tocino del Cielo at the end, it roughly translates to “bacon from heaven,” a dessert (it has nothing to do with bacon, but the name should say it all). Thank you for the hospitality guys! You made me feel at home. It was a lovely evening and I will visit you a few more times...

Edit: Sadly, this place was sold. New owners aren’t as personable and their food isn’t as good. Adi and Emilio have moved on. Basically, everything that made Pergola great has gone.

This place is awesome. Great atmosphere and on my first visit here, I felt like part of the family. Adi is the best server. Very personable, attentive, knowledgeable, and (as a bonus) speaks perfect English. This place would not be the same without her. Emilio is behind the bar and is a blast! He is lively and engaging with the customers. Food is really good also.

Basically this place has it all. Atmosphere, food,...

The place is nothing special and overpriced for what they serve and what you can get in other restaurants in Rota. A lunch for 3 people, €138 with similar dishes elsewhere and better quality were around 70.

The service also isn't great. The waiters seem dishonest. When asked about WiFi first they said they didn't have it. When I showed them the network having the place's name, they said it didn't have coverage. When I showed them the coverage, they said it's not for clients. If not for clients, say it upfront and don't come up with...