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“Fantastic restaurant in Cabra”

Meson Restaurante San Martin
Ranked #4 of 38 Restaurants in Cabra
Cuisines: Spanish
Dining options: Breakfast, After-hours, Reservations
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Dining options: Breakfast, After-hours, Reservations
Reviewed 21 May 2016

I have eaten at Meson San Martin a lot; the food is consistently excellent and the service is very attentive (although non-Spanish speakers may struggle!). The menu is traditional Spanish food and has been recommended in the Michelin guide for several years.

The calamares, salmorejo and presa are particular highlights and the jamón and cheese platter is the absolute standout - not to be missed!

This restaurant is probably the most expensive in Cabra but it's worth it, especially for celebrating special occasions.

Date of visit: April 2016
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Thank travelbag22
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Reviewed 20 May 2016

Meson San Martin situated in the Plaza de Espana No.6 tel. 957 525 131, is a restaurant you just cannot miss. It is closed on Thursdays which was disappointing for me as after visiting it for the first time I had made my mind up to celebrate my birthday there. In any case I did return for a second meal which I enjoyed as much as my first repeating one of the dishes I had been served before.
This was a special spinach grown locally called Colleja – the dish revuelto de Colleja. This consisted of spinach with pine kernels, shrimps and Spanish ham scrambled with eggs. It was out of this world! We followed this by Bacalao en Cazuela con Gambones y almejas, another first for us and scrumptious. A beautiful, succulent cod filet with clams, prawns and red pepper cooked in oil in its own sauce. Perhaps a bit rich for the English palate but absolutely delicious for those enjoying extra virgin olive oil.

During our second visit we repeated the Spinach meal as main course and enjoyed as starters the Almejas Marinera, huge clams cooked in a tomato cream sauce. My husband opted for roasted shoulder of lamb which was tender, juicy and very
'moreish' this was served with little potatoes.

The desserts are equally delightful. The Catalan Cream almost like a crème Brulee was excellent and the chocolate mousse light and excellent.

The owner, an extremely nice and pleasant person is also the chef and so very proud of what he serves. It is no wonder that the ex King of Spain and family patronise this place. The service is excellent. The wine good and price recommendable.

A must when in Cabra!

Date of visit: May 2016
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Thank Ana A
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Reviewed 25 April 2016 via mobile

On Thursday 21/4 the restaurant stayed closed, did not understand why. 22/4 it opened and it was very busy and we could enjoy. Had almejas mariners, presa ajos and paletilla de cordero. It was nice, a serious portion for the plate and as usual in Andalusia quite affordable.

Date of visit: April 2016
Thank peejjee
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Reviewed 16 March 2016

Quality meals, caring service. Specially recommended fish "lagrimitas". Book a table o come before 13:00

Date of visit: March 2016
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Thank ladonnabupu
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Reviewed 24 July 2015

We were here in Easter week and it offers an awesome view of each brotherhood. It's a crowded place so, I recommend to book a table if you want to eat here. I strongly recommend to taste their fried fish. It's a bit expensive but it's recommended in many food guides.

Date of visit: April 2015
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