I was in Ronda last Friday, sorting stuff out when I was caught short. Unbelievably I found a parking space right outside a bar. OK, I thought, a quick beer, use the toilet and carry on.
Las Caballerías
In I went. It was a bar I’d never visited in a 25-year relationship with Ronda (16 as a resident).
Well, I must tell you, I was knocked out! What a locale, full of well-heeled Spanish locals, great decor and what an ambience!
I managed to get a table, ordered a tercio de Mahou and promptly visited the gents.
Back at the table I cast an eye over the menu, and I was astonished. What an offer! No wonder it was full of locals.
BTW, I was the only “guiri”.
I was hungry, so I decided to order something to eat. I chose una brocheta de gambas con beicon. It cost 4 euros, but, hey!
When it came, it was well presented and delicious.
By this time, I was well into the atmosphere. I read a few reviews on TripAdvisor on my mobile. All good.
I decided to linger, have a second beer and another tapa. This time I went for hígado de pollo. Ay, ¡Caramba! It was amazing.
The waitress was also amazing! I engaged her in conversation and established that Las Caballerias is a family business.
Mari Tere is the daughter of the current owner, although the history of the bar goes back decades.
She told me that all the staff were family. Brilliant! And they own the premises, so they won’t be going bust any time soon, with no rent to pay.
We took a selfie. Here it is. She looks great; I’m showing my age!
The bill for two great tapas and two tasty beers came to a mere 12,90 euros.
Bar Las Caballerías has rocketed into my top 3!
I’ll be back there soon, for sure!
© The "Guiri" Gourmet
Interesting links:
PLACES TO EAT - Help me, Ronda
Serranía Kitchen - recipes from around the world
What is a guiri? It's what the Spanish call us foreigners - but is it good or bad?
What is a guiri? - Olive Press News Spain
Photos:
All photos by The "Guiri" Gourmet (Paul Whitelock)
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