Restaurants of Murcia

Alfonso X Av. Alfonso X el Sabio, 8 Murcia Tel: 968 231 066 This establishment in downtown Murcia opened 27 years ago, is one of the most popular restaurants in the city. You can try some excellent tapas at the bar or select from the menu in the dining room. The daily menu is good value and of the highest quality. The service is excellent, there is free parking and credit cards are accepted. Specialities: Red meats and codfish Features: Terrace Open: 9:00-16:00 and 19:30-24:30 Closed: Sundays of July and August

EL Churra Av. Marques de los Velez 12 Murcia Tel: 968 23 84 00 For more than 50 years the Churra Restaurant has offered typical Murcian specialities, and also houses of the most famous bars in the city. The food is simply prepared but fresh and delicious, and the service is friendly and attentive. Specialities: “Zarangallo” and other regional tapas, also baby goat steak with garlic Features/; Free car park Open: Bar: 07:00-00:30. Dining room: 13:00-16:30 and 20:00-00:00

Hispano Radio Murcia, 3 Murcia Tel: 968 216 152 This restaurant is situated within the hotel of the same name; just a few minutes walk from the Cathedral. It has a spacious dining area and is ideal to visit in a group. They offer excellent regional Murcian dishes. Specialities: Panache de Verdura (Stir-fried vegetables with ham) Features: Free car park Open: 13:30-16:00 and 21:00-23:30 Closed: Sunday of July and August

La Huertanica Infantes, 3-5 Murcia Tel: 968 217 668/ 968 217 669 The hotel “La Huertanica” ia situated in the centre of Murcia, near the Cathedral. Their restaurant is classically decorated and specializes in using Murcia’s wonderful heritage pf producing some of the best vegetables in Spain. This is a great place to enjoy your meal “al fresco”. Specialities: Verduras a la plancha (grilled vegetables) and Paella with vegetables Open: Bar: 08:00-17:00 and 20:00-00:00 Open: Dining room: 13:00-16:30 and 21:00-23:00 Closed: New Years’s Day, Christmas and Bando de la Huerta.

La Pequena Taberna Tipica General Margallo, 0 Murcia Tel: 968 219 840 La Pequena Taberna Tipica is an excellent restaurant in the city centre in which you can taste all the Murcian favourites, such as Zarangollo and Ensalada Murciana (salad of tomato, tuna, onion and egg with a dressing of oil and salt). Specialities: Dorada a la Sal (salted Dorada fish) Open: 13:30-16:00 and 20:00-24:00

Asador la casa del reloj Ctra. Nacional, 332 San Pedro del Pinatar Tel: 968 182 406 This stylish restaurant is a historical monument and is located on the coast. Ii offers dishes in a variety of price ranges. There is often live music in the summer, when you can enjoy a leisurely drink on the terrace. Specialities: Lobster paella Features: Terrace Open: 13:30-16:00 and 20:00-23:00 Closed: 15October-15 November

Miramar Playa de ls isla, 9 Mazarron, Murcia Tel: 968 594 050 This restaurant has been established for 30 years and is one of the oldest in Mazarron. Due to its beachfront location the seafood here is wonderful. Miramar also serves very good and typical Murcian tapas. Specialities: Terrace and free car park Open: From 09:00-00:00

Casa Bernal Mayor, s/n 30120 EL Palmar (Murcia) Tel: 968 884 304 Case Bernal is a very good restaurant that serves excellent tapas as well as main courses. The food is well presented and there is also an excellent wine cellar. Specialities: Salads, wines Open: 09:00-14:00 and 17:00-23:00 Closed: Sunday and Monday

Almudi Calle Mayor, 14 Llano de Brujas Tel: 968 870 121 Almudi is a special restaurant situated in an old village on the outskirts of Murcia city. The dishes are very simple, but sumptuous and beautifully presented. The restaurant has a traditional and balanced fare of meat and vegetables. Specialities: Codfish, lemon mousse, roast beef Features: Terrace, garden, free car park Open: 13:00-17:00 and 20:00 until last customers Closed: Sundays

Arco de San Juan Plaza Puxmarina, 1. Murcia Tel: 968 219 955 Arco de San Juan has a very intimate and refined interior-ideal for a romantic meal. The restaurant has an international menu of excellent quality as well as an exclusive wine selection. From Monday to Friday there is a varied daily menu. Specialities: Superb meat dishes, also the white wine “Veigalares” Features: Children’s menu (it is also possible to make request outside the menu) Open: 14:00-16:00 and 21:00-24:00 Closed: Sundays and in August

Restaurante Miguel Paseo de Colon, s/n Santiago de la Ribera San Javier (Murcia) Tel: 968 570 137 All tables have a sea view. Restaurant Miguel serves meat dishes and a variety of paellas, but because of its location mainly specialities in fresh fish. Specialities: Shellfish Extra: Terrace Open: 1st October-31st May: 13:00-16:00 1st June-30th September: 13:00-16:00 and 20:30-23:00

Los Churrascos Av. Filipinas, 13 El Algar, Cartagena Tel: 968 136 144 Los Churrascos is a restaurant well-known for both its cuisine and an extensive wine cellar. Its reputation extends nationally. The restaurant offers a wide variety of fish and meat dishes prepared “ a la brasa” (barbequed). Specialities: Mussels and entrecote Features: Extensive wine cellar Open: 13:00-16:00 and 20:30-23:30

Los Habaneros San Diego, 60 Cartagena Tel: 968 505 250 Los Habernos is situated within the hotel of the same name, and is e well-known restaurant in the centre of Cartagena. The menu is very varied and contains both national and regional culinary delights. Specialities: Fried tuna with tomato Features; Terrae, garden, free car park Open: 13:30-16:00 and 20:30-23:30

Los Sauces Citra. La palma, Km. 4,5 Cartagena Tel: 968 530 758 Los Sauces is an exclusive gourmet restaurant, with décor that is unique and stylish. Specialities: Bodega, terrace, gardens Open: 13:00-16:00 and 20:00-23:30