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Re: Recommended traditional Spanish bars & restaurants

PostPosted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:23 pm
by Glyn Perry
Yes Jan. When you go into La Mata, first roundabout into the old town, at the T junction turn right then as you follow the one way system to the large carpark at the Torre La Mata end. Walk onto the boardwalk, turn left and there's 2 or 3 different cafes and bars that do Tapas and a drink for 1.80. Have 1 (or 2) on me.

Re: Recommended traditional Spanish bars & restaurants

PostPosted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 4:36 pm
by Jan
Thanks Glyn, I think we've walked past those a few times, will try not to just walk past them next time :D

Re: Recommended traditional Spanish bars & restaurants

PostPosted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 7:11 pm
by Glyn Perry
You wont be let down if you do.
:D :D :D

Re: Recommended traditional Spanish bars & restaurants

PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:51 am
by Jan
La Figuera


On recommendation we went to the La Figuera traditional Spanish Restaurant in Quesada town, in the little side street opposite the corner Tobacco shop. We just had the Tapas on this occasion but they were very nice and the owner & staff were friendly & helpful. They are all Spanish, so a smattering of Spanish is helpful and appreciated, even though they do speak & understand a little English. They appear to pride themselves on their traditional home-style cooked food (also available to take away) and the menu looks basic but good & priced reasonably. There is also a daily set menu, starter/main course/dessert/ Drink for 7.50 euro.

Re: Recommended traditional Spanish bars & restaurants

PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:07 am
by Glyn
As its Easter, was the menu heavily laden with Buggs Bunny and his friends?

Re: Recommended traditional Spanish bars & restaurants

PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 1:42 pm
by Jan
They had some delicious looking cakes but no bunnies boiling ;) !

Re: Recommended traditional Spanish bars & restaurants

PostPosted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 1:44 pm
by Glyn
Just one Cornejo

Re: Recommended traditional Spanish bars & restaurants

PostPosted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:31 pm
by Jan
ozzymandius wrote:Last night went to "Jaen's" in Guardamar. (This place is on the main road through, on the right if you are coming from Lemon Tree Road end. It has a big blue sign saying "Pensions" on the wall). Parking nearby can be awkward.
Huge menu del dia served all day (although its not necessarily all available at all times) written in English, French, German, and strangely, Spanish. Alioli & pan to start, very generous first and second courses, followed by postres or coffee, accompanied by 1/2 litre of wine each and water €8.50 per head. Try the "Meat Soup" for a starter if you have a good appetite. On top of all that, the chef/owner comes round and presents you with the odd bit of food for you to try "gratis". Excellent value and atmosphere. Gets VERY busy with almost totally, very noisy Spanish after about 9:00 p.m.



Enjoyed a meal in "Jaen's" last night with friends, thanks Ozzy. Good food & drink as described above and only 9 euro a head, great value!

I recognised the barrel of wine, on the table in Jaen's, from your photo Glyn P...you didn't drink it all, there was still some left for us :obscene-drinkingcheers:

Re: Recommended traditional Spanish bars & restaurants

PostPosted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 8:46 pm
by Glyn Perry
Thats torn it I thought I'd drank it all.
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: Recommended traditional Spanish bars & restaurants

PostPosted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 4:54 pm
by RogerB
Jaen's (not Jeans!) in Guardamar is a definite 'experience'....and one that we really enjoyed. The decor isn't much(!) but the food is good, and comes in HUGE quantities!

I would not go there again in a cold spell, as it was freezing in there, and we(a big group) had to go to another bar for coffee(and brandy!), to thaw-out.
(At the 2nd place, whose name I missed, they brought-out heaters for us!)