We are "foodies" and very hard to please. La Escalera was just plain terrific in every way. We were in Spain for 12 days with another couple. We ate in Barcelona, Madrid, Granda, Ronda, etc. and this was the best food and experience we had. We went twice! Not only was the food great, the restaurant was authentic and FUN!... more

You absolutely have to try La Escalera in Benahavis. First, park along the roadway before you enter town. Trying to park in town is difficult. The food at La Escalera was fabulous. You MUST try Grandma's Pork Loin. Marinated, garlic, tender, I had it twice. Salads good, deserts excellent, great garlic bread. But....the staff who works there is hysterical. While... more

Had dinner there on 10-16-08. Took the waiter/owner's advice on two dishes. The first, a baby leg of lamb consisted of a huge leg of lamb with meat so tender it was falling off the bone. Seasoned perfect and dressed with olive oil. The second dish was a pork fillet cooked "like Grandma does". The pork was marinated, butterflied, and... more

Visit this restaurant at Espada La Escalera, its at the top of the village and not to be missed, very friendly run family busiiness who cook the most wonderful food, not too expensive either. I visited after reading another review and can certainly reccommend the trip up there, more