Reviews - El Chato Los Álcazares
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Mark M. • 4 reviews
February 13, 2025
9.5/10
My 2nd visit to el Chato - This Spanish seafood spot nails my Spanish seafood fantasy—mostly. Let’s begin with the misfires: my wife’s queso frito arrived with a glaring misstep—still cold in the middle, as if rushed from fryer to plate. A dish reliant on molten indulgence shouldn’t require a leap of faith. My garlic prawns, however, were textbook—plump, swimming in garlicky oil that demanded bread-mopping. Redemption came via the whole John Dory—a magnificent specimen, impeccably fresh and cooked to flaky perfection. Crispy chips and blistered padrón peppers (with their Russian roulette heat) completed the plate, we asked for Allioli we think this should be included with the dish, I just missed a slice of lemon. This was unshowy seafood mastery, absolutely delicious. Service shone: waiters spoke English with effortless charm, and were super attentive. Verdict? That John Dory alone warrants a return visit. Just let the cheese melt next time. Thank you!
Mel L. • 2 reviews
January 11, 2025
10/10Food was lovely as was the service
John J. • 2 reviews
December 25, 2024
9.5/10The help staff given to myself . I am in
Tony B. • 1 review
September 28, 2024
3.5/10Charged for items not ordered or consumed. In my opinion reviews overrated.
Darren B. • 1 review
September 7, 2024
9.5/10This is the third time we have visited El Chato and every time it has been excellent. It has a modern styling but still embraces tradition (I love the fact the waiters show you the fish you’ll be eating before it goes to the kitchen!), and I think the service and food is amongst, if not the, best in town. If you are staying near Los Alcazares, make a reservation here, and order the octopus!
Edan E. • 2 reviews
August 21, 2024
2.5/10Terrible
Martina O. • 1 review
August 20, 2024
10/10Delicious food, lovely staff as they gave great service. The seafood paella was divine!!! The Iberian pork was the best pork I’ve ever had! Definitely planning to return. Not if when.
DIANA C. • 1 review
July 26, 2024
9.5/10Great and varied menu, reasonably priced, well presented and delicious 😋
Francis P. • 1 review
July 26, 2024
9.5/10Good food and very polite service
Galatea G. • 9 reviews
July 19, 2024
9/10Nice food & great service
Emmajane E. • 1 review
July 11, 2024
8.5/10Lovely lunch, clams starter was delicious. Steamed mussels had not be cleaned correctly and had the beard left in, very off putting. Main course lobster paella was amazing! Female server was very friendly and helpful.
H D S. • 6 reviews
July 16, 2024
8/10Our reservation worked fine. The starters tuna tatami and salmon were amazing . Their olive oil was super tasty . Great choice of vermouth and wines. Mains we had sea bass and goat shoulder. Portions were decent and meat was well cooked. Some parts of the shoulder were too dry . We were seated outside and it’s actually in a side street. The total bill was 99 euros for two without dessert so a bit pricey for the region . Overall a good experience
Geraldine B. • 3 reviews
April 26, 2024
10/10A wonderful find- excellent food and wine. Lovely service from friendly staff
Ronald M. • 2 reviews
April 23, 2024
9.5/10My wife and I made reservations to this restaurant not knowing what to expect. We had a wonderful meal with a starter, and entree of fresh fish. The chef did a great job on the fish and the presentation of the food was in the Michelin star range. Our waiter and his staff was top notch. We are in the town for a two week holiday and will definitely return to the restaurant prior to our departure!
El Chato Los Álcazares • Owner
Muchas Gracias Mr. Ronald . Esperamos verle pronto
Louise C. • 1 review
April 13, 2024
2/10Food was raw inside and sent it back, bread was stale and rock hard, couldn't eat it.
Dorothea K. • 7 reviews
October 26, 2023
9/1060 for 2 - just main course
penny n. • 1 review
August 26, 2023
4/10When we arrived the waiter said we hadn't reserved a table. I showed him the confirmation email from the fork website and he was very rude and said it was false! A waitress then came and showed us to a table, the restaurant was very hot & uncomfortable. My father ordered entrecot steak and there was so much fat and gristle on the steak he was unable to eat it. When we told the waiter he just shrugged his shoulders and walked away! So my father was expected to pay €24 for a meal he couldn't eat as the entrecot was that bad. My husband had the goat and I had pork and they were both lovely dishes. Overall the experience was bad due to extremely poor customer service. We will not be returning.
Suzanne H. • 1 review
August 8, 2023
10/10Had a fantastic paella. Superb service. Highly recommend
Christina W. • 2 reviews
August 9, 2023
10/10
Perfect traditional spanish restaurant with excellent home-made food, very nice vermouth menu and quick service. Fantastic rice dishes!!!! The price-quality level is very good.
El Chato Los Álcazares • Owner
Muchas Gracias Christina. Esperamos verle pronto !!!
Tim F. • 2 reviews
April 22, 2023
10/10
Wonderful restaurant with a super feeling. Food was excellent, service better. Although their English was as limited as our Spanish we worked it out and they couldn’t do enough for us. Sea Bass for two was to die for.
El Chato Los Álcazares • Owner
Muchas Gracias!!!
ANNA T. • 1 review
February 19, 2023
10/10Service ambience and quality were superb.
Joanne F. • 1 review
February 11, 2023
10/10Food was beautiful and staff were excellent, sorry it was our 1st time being there in 17 years but we have highly recommended it and will absolutely be back!
Michael J. • 13 reviews
February 4, 2020
8.5/10Attractive restaurant, clean interior, excellent service, food of good quality and of good value. Good selection of wines to suit all tastes and pockets.
- -. • 1 review
December 9, 2018
10/10Brilliant food. Great service so polite especially staff called (daniel) we will be back. Definitely would recommend.
- -. • 1 review
October 28, 2018
10/10Lovely food and staff
- -. • 1 review
September 27, 2018
10/10My wife and I ate at el Chato tonight , we were made to feel very welcome, the service was very good, the food was excellent I had belly pork and my wife had pork shoulder both were superb, the best desert ever was the fried milk, ( not as it sounds) I would say it’s a cinnamon bake panacotter . Amazing. Highly recommend this place away from the usual tourist restaurants . ..excellent
- -. • 2 reviews
August 8, 2018
9.5/10Friendly owner and good honest food.
- -. • 3 reviews
January 6, 2017
10/10Outstanding food and fantastic service
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