La Bodega Del Jamon - Roquetas de Mar

The food is fine, but nothing special. Wine quite bad. The service is not coping well the number of tables they have to wait. Prepare to wait 30 min for your bill.

We stumbled on this little gem just round the corner from our hotel. It opened at 9pm for evening service and by 9:15 it was almost full. Situated next to a small play park, it was very popular with young families. It had a great ambiance and was friendly and lively. The service was excellent: efficient, quick and helpful. The food was of excellent quality, and not too pricey. It is located in a residential area and is popular with the locals. The inside bar was heaving and the outside terrace packed, apparently most evenings.

We've eaten here twice in a week. The first time in the restaurant when we had a fabulous steak, solo milo de busy. we asked for medium knowing that around here it would be quite rare. It was and it was just right for us. Very flavoursome. The potatoes (deep fried chunks) were light and fluffy and there were padron type peppers. Starters of smoked salmon and berenjeras were good and the half raciones were massive. The restaurant was quiet mid week so the service was attentive. The second visit was for raciones and the bar and terrace were buzzing with locals and a great atmosphere, a good sign. We had a salad, Patatas bravas, salmon and Jamon were all good and we saw plenty of dishes we would try being served at surrounding tables. A really great find. Doesn't open until 8.30 in the evening.

Yes the restaurant is busy but it is a must for excellant food and plesant servers that speak english and the views are just beautiful.