De Tapas La Tabernilla

Found this lovely place on our first day … we had already eaten so only had a drink but food looked great . Left a bag behind and they ran after us . Returned next day for lunch and had fabulous bacalo frita . Service excellent

Before beginning this review, I should say that I am American, but have been living in Spain for 50 years. So I know what I am talking about. My (Spanish) husband and I have spent the last five days in Priego de Cordoba. Using the Trip Advisor list, we ate each day in one of the top-rated restaurants here, and were very disappointed both by food quality and staff friendliness (or lack of it). Since today was our last day, we decided to try something different. We went to La Tabernilla because it was pointed out to us by a local resident as the oldest and most traditional place to eat in town. So, today we ate lunch there. I can now affirm that this was (without a shadow of a doubt) the most pleasant and gastronomically satisfying) eating experience that we have had in Priego de Cordoba It brought back memories of how Spain used to be in the past. This tavern reflects the true flavor of how Spain used to be. The dishes offered are simple but delicious. We asked for three half-servings of artichokes with ham, migas with meat and sausage, and fried fish, and could not eat it all. It was the best meal that I had eaten in a long time. We had wine, of course, and all of this only cost 20 euros. The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. They invited us to coffee afterwards. In short, I would recommend this place to anyone who wishes to eat well and who also wishes to have a vision of the way Spain used to be. This is the real deal in Priego de Cordoba. Don 't miss this tavern/restaurant if you visit the town. Sometimes a relatively humble setting gives the best results.

Average bar but friendly atmosphere. Nice local owner and as always in this part of Spain very friendly and forgiving that we didn't speak spanish! Its location is just around the corner from a beautiful water feature with fountains and stunning architecture which I'm sure in the summer would be heaving.

Magnífica comida, buen servicio y una buena terraza junto a la espectacular Fuente del Rey. Lugar muy agradable.

Taberna de toda la vida. Excelente comida y mejor servicio. Las costillas espectaculares.