I’m asked on a regular basis where is the Best Tapas In Benijofar and my answer is always the same; Bar Sonia. Now, I’m always willing to listen to and visit other places on peoples recommendation, but to be blunt, I’ve yet to find any bar in Benijofar anywhere near as good as Bar Sonia for tapas.
Yes we have our ‘go to places’ for tapas in Rojales and also La Marina and this is our place to go in Benijofar.
What We Had At Bar Sonia
Drinks
Soph started off with a cup of tea, then went onto an Aquarius naranja ( bottle not can ), while I made do with a tanque of draught beer.
Tapas
We were unsure as to what we wanted to try, at first. So after much deliberation, we went for Albondigas, 2 of the ham croquettes, we also chose 3 of the Montaditos, a Benijofar for Soph, a Sobrasada with Manchego cheese for me and I also wanted a Brascada, which is filling of grilled veal, grilled serrano ham, fried onion and tartar sauce.
The Montaditos came out together after we had finished the meatballs and croquettes.
The bread rolls were lovely and warm, fresh and very moreish.
Dessert
When Soph mentioned desserts, I used my cunning to talk her into the baked cheesecake. I refused a pudding, but instead, I ordered another Brascada Montadito instead. Yes, you read this correctly, I turned down a dessert and had another savoury option.
As soon as I saw the size of the portion of the cheese cake, I knew straight away I would be called upon to help Soph, finish this off. True enough this is exactly what happened. She started eating the cake, which had arrived with 2 spoons! I in the mean time, polished off my second Brascada and then did the noble thing of helping my other half with her pudding.
What We Liked At Bar Sonia
Despite us getting there early for a lunchtime, it was still busy. There were several tables reserved inside, but we were quickly seated and served. With our drinks, we were served olives, a nice touch.
The staff were super efficient as ever. The drinks were quickly served, the food was brought out in stages and there was nothing at all negative to say about the food nor service.
What Could Be Improved
Boring as it sounds for several bars and restaurants we visit, but here once again there were zero issue, so nothing we’d say could be improved.
What It Cost Us Today For The Best Tapas In Benijofar
The bill for the two of us was 28€ and we left feeling full!
Drinks
My tanque was 2.60€, Soph has a te negro at 1.30€ and her soft drink was 2.10€ for the bottle.
Tapas
Croquettes were 1.50€ each, the montaditos were 2.80€ each for the Benijofar and the Brascada, with the Sobrasada 2.50€. The albondigas were 3.60€ for the dish. Finally, the baked cheese cake was 4.50€, but this was a big portion.
Would We Return To Bar Sonia Benijofar
Yes of course, but it won’t be until next year in all probability. This is for no other reason than Christmas is coming up and we have several other bookings made.
How To Find Bar Sonia In Benijofar
Come up the hill past la Luna on your left, this road is Av Federíco García Lorca. The bar is on your right with the covered outdoor seating area, just after the turning on the left which is sign posted to the town hall.
Their menu options are on their website, so you can see the foods they serve before arriving.
If you have any other suggestions / recommendations for great Spanish tapas in Benijofar, please do mention them.
