Cafeteria Rumores - Grazalema

We visited Grazalema as our first trip out after Covid so we left beautiful, friendly Asturias and came here to experience something different. We didn’t expect it to be the worst customer service we have had in Spain. They don’t acknowledge you as you arrive, 3 staff sitting down chatting and eating whilst one person worked ignoring all the customers. We watched as people came and went not being served. We waited 20 minutes to be served. Ok coffee but you can get better elsewhere. This place obviously survives on its position in the town rather than good food and service. Visitamos Grazalema como nuestro primer viaje después de Covid, así que nos fuimos de Asturias hermosa y amigable y vinimos aquí para experimentar algo diferente. No esperábamos que fuera el peor servicio al cliente que hemos tenido en España. No te reconocen cuando llegas, 3 empleados sentados conversando y comiendo mientras una persona trabaja ignorando a todos los clientes. Vimos como la gente entraba y salía sin ser atendida. Esperamos 20 minutos para ser atendidos. Ok café pero puedes mejorar en otro lado. Este lugar obviamente sobrevive en su posición en la ciudad en lugar de buena comida y servicio.

This place is in a small square which seems to be in the town centre. There are two or three places to choose from. It is a Café/bar. There seemed to be a few locals inside enjoying a few cervesas. We elected to sit at one of the tables outside for lunch and watch the comings and goings around town. It was early in the tourist season so things were reasonably quiet. There were plenty of options for lunch, including Baguettes and the like, but also Tapas. The Tapas where pretty big, so don't go overboard when you order! The service was fine and the food was great. We didn't stay for drinks, but could have easily stayed there for an afternoon. If you have a car, there is parking just up the hill a little (2 3 minutes walk), and also in another square off the main route.

As the name implies, this is more of a cafeteria and bar with pastelería (cake shop) rather than a restaurant. It has lots of nice cakes, typical of the area, and the usual drinks all served with the customary friendliness. However, the reason for this review is that if you've been in Spain for a while and could really do with a cup of tea (if you are Spanish you probably won't be wanting a cup of tea), this is the place! It has a range of fruit and herb teas but it also has really good, standard, black tea, and it's not tea bags but proper tea leaves! It's not actually served in a pot but it's the next best thing and is actually made with something very much like boiling water. It was about the best we've had anywhere in Spain.

Just some of the comments as we tucked into tapas consisting of: Salmon and avocado Meatballs in sauce (Mum’s faggots) Oxtail in gravy Spanish omelette All thoroughly recommended and cheap as the proverbial chips! (See photos)

Muy buen servicio y mejores precios. Terraza con vistas a la Sierra del Endrinal. Pruébese el mollete de jamón, ibérico puro y serrano. El color y la capa de grasa lo delatan. Buena cocina para almorzar. Guisotes tradicionales a medio día, carnes ibéricas de lujo... El estofado de jabalí es una maravilla de tierno. O el guiso de alubias con gambas, increíble cremoso. Como en casa, amabilidad y hospitalidad. Son un equipazo de champion. Hay reseñas negativas, pero es que hay gente que aún no se entera de los precios de la compra. Que desayunen en sus casas del súper y sean felices. Totalmente recomendables.