Casa Balbino — Restaurant in Sanlúcar de Barrameda

A Must-Visit Culinary Gem in Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Bar Casa Balbino, located in the heart of Plaza del Cabildo, is an absolute must for anyone visiting Sanlúcar de Barrameda. This iconic establishment is renowned for its tortillitas de camarones, a crispy and flavorful delicacy that truly defines the essence of Andalusian cuisine.

However, Balbino offers much more than its legendary langostinos🦐 . The pudding de atún is a hidden gem—smooth, rich, and bursting with the deep, umami flavors of high-quality tuna. Another unexpected delight is their fried chicken, prepared with a technique that elevates this simple dish to a whole new level.

Seafood lovers will be mesmerized by the impressive display of fresh fish and shellfish, a visual and gastronomic feast that guarantees the highest quality and freshest flavors. Whether you’re craving langostinos, clams, or local delicacies, Balbino delivers an unforgettable experience.

To top it all off, the warmth and charisma of Óscar, one of the restaurant’s key figures, add an extra touch of joy and authenticity. His energy and passion make every visit a special occasion.

In short, Bar Casa Balbino is not just a restaurant—it’s an experience. If you’re in Sanlúcar, missing out on this legendary spot would be a mistake. Five stars,...

I've been visiting Casa Balbino every year when I visit from abroad. The quality of food is always first class, delicious tapas, both hot and cold. Everything fresh and totally traditional to the region. Tables in the main square are a hot commodity so often there's a wait. Try to get there early if you can! There are also tables on the side alley - less nice but if you visit mainly for good food, won't matter much where you sit. One time we had less than pleasant experience when we visited with my elderly suegra. She walked with a rollator, we were 5 people but got seated in a small table for 4 in the alley, despite bigger tables being available there. Granted, it was rush hours so possibly they were keeping larger table in case a bigger group comes. At the end there wasn't any bigger group so a couple got seated at a large table while we were squished at a 4 person table, being 5 people plus a walker. Aside from that little hiccup, love this place. Best tortillas de...

Terrible experience. While queuing, the host asked us to follow him with two other groups, but then rudely claimed he had only meant the larger parties. As we returned to the line, an aggressive woman repeatedly grabbed my mother’s shoulder accusing her of cutting, joined by another woman with a stroller yelling in our faces. Completely unacceptable behavior. One server briefly explained that we hadn’t cut, but when they kept shouting, he shrugged, said “well, I don’t know,” and walked away. The host who caused the confusion didn’t step in either. Staff stood by and did nothing while my mother was touched and yelled at. On top of that, service was slow (15 minutes before anyone took our order while later tables were served first), the tortilla de camarones was dripping in oil, and the rest of the food...