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Five places in Córdoba with verified opening hours, listed according to what those who have been there say.
And two reminders: one of them It doesn’t serve dinner on Sundays or Mondays, and two require confidentiality.
| Site | Assessment | Note |
|---|---|---|
| La Montillana Tavern | 4,8 (18.780) | The highest-rated. Booking |
| Salinas Tavern | 4,6 (5.488) | Traditional and affordable |
| Casa Pepe de la Judería | 4,5 (9.574) | In the Michelin Guide |
| Campos Winery | 4,5 (6.241) | ⚠️ Sun and Mon: midday only |
| El Churrasco | 4,5 (6.144) | Grilled meat. Booking |
4.8 out of nearly 19,000 reviews. It’s by far the best-rated in the city, and the reason is that it’s off the beaten track: People from Córdoba eat there.
What they recommend: the croquettes —many reviews describe them as the best in Córdoba—, the salmorejo and the flamenquín. And it has an unusual selection of local wines by the glass.
If there is no table: There’s a high bar, shelves and a small terrace in the square next to the church.
A word of warning about prices: a jug of sangria costs around €18, which is considerably more than in other cities. The rest of the menu is very reasonably priced.
4.6 out of 5,488 reviews, and the best value for money on the list: dishes cost around €13 and the portions really are generous.
What the regulars ask for: on soak —orange salad with cod—, black pudding, salmorejo and flamenquín. They’re coming to share, even if you don't ask for it that way.
And here’s a practical tip: It is a small, historic venue that It gets quite hot in the afternoon sun. It’s nicer in the evening.
4.5 out of 9,574 reviews, y is listed in the Michelin Guide. It is a few metres from the Mosque, which is surprising because in that area the opposite is usually the case.
Where to sit: has shaded courtyard y roof terrace. If you go at midday in summer, ask to be seated in the courtyard.
What stands out: croquettes, oxtail, rice dishes and the Cordoba cake for dessert, which several reviews describe as the best part of the meal.
Next door, at number 3, is Tapas at Casa Pepe: same group, cheaper and with rooftop terrace with views of the Mosque. Mind you, closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Here is the important notice on the page: despite what is stated in many guides, On Sundays and Mondays, it’s only open at midday. There’s no dinner on those days.
32 Lineros Street. Tel. 957 49 75 00. 4.5 out of 6,241 reviews.
It is a house dating from 1908 with a cellar, and it shows: it’s the most stately on the list. His speciality is oxtail, and they have a bull sandwich which make a meal for two if you ask for it.
A useful tip if you’re travelling with allergies or intolerances: several reviews highlight that they manage gluten-free options and allergens very well.
4.5 out of 6,144 reviews, and it’s the go-to place for charcoal-grilled meat. 16 Romero Street, in the Jewish Quarter. Tel. 957 29 08 19.
Booking. That’s what the reviews keep saying: without a reserved table, it’s hard to get in.
And let’s clarify what a churrasco is here: It’s not the South American cut, it’s charcoal-grilled pork fillet with the house sauce. It’s the dish that people come for.
Also: octopus, sardines and anchovies on toast, and fried chorizo. It has two storeys with several rooms and a good wine list.
Opening hours are not published: please ring before you go.
Salmorejo. Chilled tomato soup with bread, olive oil and garlic, served with a hard-boiled egg and ham. It’s not gazpacho: it is thicker and contains neither peppers nor cucumber.
Flamenquín. Pork loin roll with ham, breaded and deep-fried. It’s compelling, so bear that in mind if you’ve still got some travelling to do this afternoon.
Oxtail. The local stew, cooked until the meat falls apart. It’s best ordered to share.
And three lesser-known ones that are well worth a look:
For dessert, a Cordoba-style cake, made of puff pastry with angel hair. And something to drink, came from Montilla-Moriles: a light wine to accompany fried food, Pedro Ximénez with dessert.
The key is the time at the Mosque.
And a warning about the area: Around the Mosque, prices go up and quality goes down. Heading two or three streets away —towards La Corredera, San Lorenzo or Las Tendillas— it varies quite a lot. The two highest-rated on this list are actually located there.
We are a local tour operator based in Málaga with over 50 years’ experience organising trips around Andalusia. Includes admission to the Mosque and a guided tour of the Jewish Quarter:
For the rest of the day: What to see in Córdoba, Córdoba in three days, the courtyards y the Jewish Quarter. With children, Things to do in Córdoba with children.
Taberna La Montillana, on Calle San Álvaro, with a rating of 4.8 out of nearly 19,000 reviews. It’s a bit off the beaten track and is frequented by locals, so it’s best to book in advance. Its croquettes are a particular highlight, as is its unusual selection of local wines by the glass.
No. On Sundays and Mondays, it is only open at lunchtime, even though many guidebooks state that it is open all day every day. From Tuesday to Thursday, it serves dinner until 10.30 pm, and on Fridays and Saturdays until 11.00 pm.
At El Churrasco and Taberna La Montillana, yes: these are the two places where this is most frequently mentioned in reviews. Casa Pepe de la Judería and Bodegas Campos accept walk-ins outside peak times, although it’s advisable to book a table during the high season. Taberna Salinas is small and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Salmorejo is thicker, contains more bread and does not include peppers or cucumber, so it has a creamy rather than a watery consistency. It is served with a boiled egg and ham on top, whilst gazpacho is eaten on its own or with chopped vegetables.
Away from the immediate vicinity of the Mosque. Two or three streets further in — towards Plaza de la Corredera, San Lorenzo or Las Tendillas — prices drop significantly and the cuisine is more local. In fact, the two highest-rated establishments in this selection are in that area, not right next to the monument.
Charcoal-grilled pork fillet served with a house sauce – not the South American cut of meat of the same name. It is the speciality of the restaurant El Churrasco, on Calle Romero, and the dish that most of its customers come for.
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