Machaco - La Cabrera

We've been coming to this place for over 6 years however this is the first time I am reviewing it. It used to be a friendly, well priced and enchanting traditional rustic restaurant with a wonderful terrace and good solid home food. Now is getting closer and closer to a fast food restaurant where the waiters are swept out of their feet due to the number of tables they need to cover, food appears cooked from frozen and any sign of home cooking has all but vanished. Such a shame. Although I love the place, I fear it will sink due to a lack of care.

Encouraged by previous reviews we expected a feast. My lamb was just tiny chops and chips. My wife's steak was indeed huge, but just with chips. Nothing exciting at all. Maybe we were unlucky, their website talks of weekly and weekend menus but none were on offer.

We stayed in this village on route home to Axarquia. What a jewel! We walked around the village to find this resturant, and we were so pleased we found it. The degustion menu was beyond words, the service faultless and value for money was incredible. We cannot recommend highly enough. We will definitely come again. Thank you fora lovely meal and a chance to practice my Spanish!

Service: Dine in Price per person: €40–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Parrilla de Verduras, Cordero Asado Con Patatas, Morcilla, Cabrito Asado

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: €10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Sopa de Cocido, Cordero Asado Con Patatas, Natillas, Quesada, Cocido Madrileño, Pollo Asado