04 Jun Where to eat in Ronda – my tapas experience (plus Setenil)
I spent three days in Ronda and I spent these days walking around Ronda, catching the Semana Santa processions, travelling to Setenil de Las Bodegas and why not eating.
From the start, even before I begin, I will say this clearly: I enjoyed food in Ronda. After the disappointment in Cordoba it felt like a breath of fresh air, a return to traditional tapas, a return to good food.
Where I ate in Ronda and Setenil
Below you will find the places where I ate in Ronda plus one meal in Setenil de las Bodegas:
- El Lechuguita (Ronda)
- La Taberna (Ronda)
- Bodeguita el Coto (Ronda)
- Bar la Escueva (Setenil de las Bodegas)
I will start with Ronda and then talk about Setenil.
El Lechuguita review
When I think of El Lechuguita I think of two things: great food and madness inside.
I can honestly say I never ate in a busier place. The bar is small, the crowds are huge and people eat almost back to back with others.
I managed to secure a spot near the toilet door which, believe it or not, was a great position.
The prices are extremely low. Tapas start from 0.80 eur which makes this place perfect if you are on a budget.
As you can see from my pictures I ate quite a lot, drank a beer and paid 8 eur.
Even if you don’t like crowded places, this one is worth seeing.
If I were to recommend one thing, try the shrimps. At around 3 eur they are a great addition.
La Taberna review
Because it was Semana Santa, restaurant schedules were a bit chaotic. When I wanted to return to El Lechuguita I found it closed and ended up at La Taberna.
In fact, I ate here twice.
The place is small, similar to El Lechuguita, but much calmer.
The staff was great and the food was good.
Prices are slightly higher than El Lechuguita, but honestly worth it if you want a calmer place.
I tried quite a few dishes here and overall I enjoyed the experience.
Bodeguita el Coto review
This place was on my list from the beginning, but I only managed to eat here on my second night.
It is similar in size to La Taberna but much quieter.
It felt more relaxed, more couples, less chaos.
The staff was great and this is where I tried snails for the first time.
I found them OK, but not something I would order again.
The rest of the food was good and I enjoyed the slower pace.
Prices are also very low, most tapas around 1 eur.
Overall, Ronda offers a great quality/price balance.
Bar la Escueva review (Setenil de las Bodegas)
One morning I took a taxi (29 eur) to Setenil de las Bodegas.
I won’t go into too much detail here since I plan a separate article, but I want to mention Bar la Escueva.
The place is quite big compared to Ronda bars and also has outdoor seating.
Prices are slightly higher, but the food was good.
The liver pate with bread and jamon was a very pleasant surprise.
Final thoughts
This sums up my experience with food in Ronda and Setenil.
I really enjoyed eating in Ronda. Good food, great prices and a proper tapas atmosphere.
If you’re planning a longer trip through Spain, I’ve put together a complete Spain travel guide here.
Next article will focus on my accommodation in Granada.