I owe a massive apology to the guys at Triple Brew Rojales, as we have eaten here several times and never got around to leaving a review. So, back on track, and it’s Saturday 23rd December, 20c in the sun, and we had booked a table for lunch for the…
Category: Culinary Adventures
Tapas Bars
Bar El Lugarico: A Great Traditional Tapas Bar
We ventured off the beaten track for a change and arrived at Bar El Lugarico in the square at San Felipe de Neri and enjoyed the winter sun over a drink and a selection of tapas.What is nice here was we were the only non-Spanish, and it didn’t raise an…
Tapas Bars
Momen Alicante: The Perfect Spot For People Watching
So how did we end up visiting Momen Alicante? Well, Imagine a sunny, warm November morning, and you are in the town with a couple of hours to kill. We’d taken the car in for a service, hopped into Alicante town, and went for a wander, calling in at a…
Culinary Adventures
Restaurant Budapest Quesada: Not A Great Experience
We visited the Restaurant Budapest Quesada today for their well-advertised lunch offering. This should have been a straightforward dining experience, as you had to pre-book your selections for the starter, the mains, and the desserts. Before we dig any deeper, I want to reaffirm the following. We have zero connections…
Tapas Bars
IX Orihuela Tapas Route 2023
It’s time for the Orihuela Tapas Route, which runs from 30th November until the 2nd of December 2023. This is the IX Ruta de la Tapa and with 20 different places to try, could be great fun for the weekend. IX Ruta de la Tapa We have covered several tapas…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
A Great Find – La Esquina Benejúzar
On our jaunts today, we visited La Esquina Benejúzar after seeing them being mentioned on social media and have to say this is a great little find. This was our first-ever visit to Benejúzar, and this quaint little town is a rabbit warren of back streets and one-way systems. Sat…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
A Really Good Authentic Menu From Spain
Now then, we had lunch out and if you want to try an authentic menu from Spain, then look no further than the menu del dia at Cerveceria El Pantanico. If this name rings a bell, it’s because not only have we eaten there several times, including their Thursday BBQ…
A Taste Of Home
Our Plaice La Marina: Awesome Traditional Fish & Chips
Every now and then you get a craving for something and today we visited Our Plaice La Marina to satisfy my need for fish & chips. When I lived in the UK, we used to have fish and chips most Saturdays when we were kids. Haddock, chips with bits, cooked…
Spanish Cuisine and Recipes
Paco’s Restaurante: A Brilliant Lunch You Need To Try
We had driven past Paco’s Restaurante when coming from Rojales heading to the AP7 but took the wrong turn. It is a little in the middle of nowhere but it’s definitely worth checking out the location on Google Maps and giving it a go. To give this place its correct…
Asian Options
Victoria Palace Benijofar: Amazing Curry and Great Service
We wanted to find another must-go to curry house, so we decided to try a meal at the Victoria Palace Benijofar, and we are so glad we did! We’ve been here just once before, during the Benijofar Tapas Route, but not to have an actual meal. As this was a Saturday,…