Bar Taperia Restaurant La Rienda

We use this fantastic Tapas bar on every visit for the atmosphere and best Tapas in Nerja. We've never had any issues with service, really lovely and friendly staff, especially Nacho (I hope that's correct). We only have a couple of drinks but always have Tapas bought out, paella, chicken, Jamon and cheese, olives etc., It's a great Spanish bar/restaurant, in a fantastic Spanish town. The area is residential, not rough. If you want the touristy bars you're in the wrong place.

Was on a Tapas run and came across this place, looked lively so we took a seat. We ordered a couple of drinks and asked if any Tapas came with it and were rudely told not at the tables. OK fine some places don't but they were giving out free tapas inside and on the bar stools outside so don't really see the difference?? Anyway decided to order just some croquettes as we were moving on to other places, the waiter didn't seem to like the fact I'd only ordered one dish and that was clearly the case as 20 minutes later still hadn't received. By this time we had finished our drinks so asked for the bill with another waiter. Bill came up with croquettes included, I said we hadn't had them and he went back inside. 5 minutes later I asked for the bill again from the original waiter who ignored me. Finally went inside and asked a 3rd waiter for the bill and again the croquettes were on there, explained to him that we hadn't had them and waited over 30 mins and had other places to go. He eventually took them off and we walked 2 minutes up the road to another Tapas bar where we sat down ordered drinks, they offered us free tapas and it all came within a couple of minutes. Much better authentic places than this one IMO !!

We came to the place based on previous reviews and this was not a disappointment. Good food, big portions and friendly service.

Atención excelente El tomate y las croquetas impresionante Muy recomendable Buena música y buen ambiente Los camareros son muy amables y profesionales

Buen sitio para tapear. No es el típico bar para extranjeros donde te ponen paella de plástico. Con cada cerveza te ponen una tapita que merece la pena. Muy buenas la espinacas con garbanzos, el arroz si hay, los calamares...