What are tapas? The food we open the night with
Small portions to nibble and share, part of Andalusian culture. That's how dinner begins at the cortijo.
What are tapas?
Tapas are small portions of food served in Andalusian and Spanish bars and restaurants, alongside a drink. They are part of Andalusian gastronomy and culture.
At the cortijo, the welcome snacks that open dinner spring from that same idea: nibble, share and ease into the night before the main course arrives.
What we serve
Andalusian welcome snacks, a homemade Spanish dinner with a vegetarian option, homemade desserts and a children's menu. Local ingredients: garden vegetables, olive oil from Sierra de Cádiz and the touch of each season. Wine, water and soft drinks included.
"Eating isn't only nourishment. It's sharing, talking, and letting the night begin slowly."
— Mari, abuela de la familia Sánchez
The vegetarian option
Ten years ago we started getting more vegetarian visitors. The first time we improvised. The second time we had a protocol. Today we offer a full vegetarian menu, with seasonal vegetables and a roasted-vegetable broth that's arguably tastier than the traditional one. Just tell us when you book.
And yes, it's halal
Our chicken, meat, and serving practice meet halal requirements. Few Andalusian restaurants state this openly. We do for two reasons: many visitors come from the Maghreb and the Middle East, and because the question came up too often not to resolve it.
