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Latest update: 26 February 2025
So I read online that Vejer de la Frontera has more than 120 restaurants. How?! The town is not that big, is it? So I have certainly not tried all 120 of them for you, but I have tried a few. And okay, also a few bars. Are you ready for food in Vejer de la Frontera? Let’s go!
Restaurant El Jardín del Califa
This is probably the most popular restaurant in Vejer de la Frontera. So make sure you book! From the Plaza de España, you will be led through several dark corridors and stairs to the restaurant’s beautiful garden. You can also eat inside a kind of vaulted room. If I understood correctly, this used to be a prison. Weather permitting, I would definitely sit in the garden. The menu is North African, so think hummus, tagines, couscous, and more. Very tasty, I can assure you. The owners also own two hotels: Hotel La Casa del Califa and Las Palmeras del Califa. Both are very beautiful!
Restaurant Garimba Sur
At the Plaza de España, you almost have to fight for a spot on the sunny terrace of Garimba Sur. It is not a cheap restaurant, but the service is friendly and fast, and more than enough goodies are on the menu. Including regional dishes from the province of Cádiz and tapas. Maybe you won’t dare to try everything though: pigeon thighs, venison meatballs? All allergies are neatly indicated on the menu. This Vejer de la Frontera restaurant is a bit pricey if you just come for a quick lunch, but you also pay for the location, right?
Wine bar La Casa del Vino
You can taste delicious wine and sherry at La Casa Del Vino on the square with the fountain. It is often jam-packed here, so it is best to order inside. Be sure to try a local wine, for example, the Garum. Lovely spot in Vejer de la Frontera!
Restaurant 4 Estaciones
At 4 Estaciones, they have made a cute spot on the stairs and in the street for lunch or dinner. I am very excited about the kitchen. There are fun, creative dishes on the menu. How about mussels with lemon curd foam, for example? You should share different dishes with your table so that you can try as many as possible. For me, this is one of the best restaurants in Vejer de la Frontera.
Restaurante Trafalgar
Another nice restaurant on the Plaza de España: Restaurante Trafalgar. It is a tiny tapas bar with a lovely sunny terrace under the orange trees. The tapas menu is limited, but there are enough tasty things for everyone. And yes, it is a bit touristy, but you can hardly escape that on this square.
Coffee bar Specialty Coffee
Coffee time! Finally, I found a place in the Cádiz region where they make coffee the way I like. Because, geez, I really don’t understand the coffee that the Spaniards drink. Undrinkable, if you ask me. But at Specialty Coffee, they know how to make coffee. It can’t be any other way with a name like that, right? I obviously order a cake with it – cake with a capital C. The portions are HUGE.
Tip! Eating and drinking all day sounds great, but maybe you want to alternate it with some sightseeing? Discover the best things to do in Vejer de la Frontera.
Restaurant Lamajara
Trafalgar and Garimba are traditional tapas bars in Vejer de la Frontera, Lamajara, on the other hand, is very modern. Expect traditional dishes with a modern twist. Or by now, they may already be classic modern dishes: tuna tartare tacos and mini burgers, for example. It is best to sit outside because you can enjoy the liveliness of Plaza de España. Good spot for people watching in the sun while enjoying a glass of wine.
Restaurante Patría
You can also eat well in the outskirts of the Vejer de la Frontera. For example, at Restaurante Patria. A cozy restaurant with Danish owners. On sunny days you can eat in the small garden or on the porch. The service is amiable, and the food is locally sourced. There are also many vegetarian dishes on the menu. Because it is a short drive and no other restaurants are in the area, you should not go here on spec. Try to make a reservation.
Restaurante la Castillería
This is THE meat restaurant of Vejer de la Frontera. La Castillería is a short drive from the center – and it’s worth the drive. If you want to eat here, you must book way in advance. You have the best chance to get a table for lunch on a weekday. You eat in an attractive covered garden with frills everywhere. But it’s not about the interior; it’s about the meat. The solomillo de cerdo (pork) is delicious, and you can order steaks that have matured for several months. Bring a well-filled wallet!
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