Venta Restaurante El Cortijo

Venta Restaurante El Cortijo is one of the most legendary establishments in the Sierra de Cadiz. It is located in Algodonales. Its easy access from the national road and its excellent location are some of the reasons why it is a port of call and one of the most visited places in the region. Their kitchen service is open all day.

You can start your day enjoying an excellent breakfast at their large terrace or bar. Try their delicious “telera” bread or “molletes” (very similar to English muffins). They are perfect to go with some delicious extra virgin olive oil from Algodonales, butters or cheeses from the Sierra. At the bar you can also try an excellent assortment of tapas throughout the day.

One of the strong points of Venta Restaurante El Cortijo is its restaurant service. They have two rooms where you can enjoy their menu. It includes traditional recipes from the Sierra, made with fresh local ingredients.

They include, among others, traditional tagarninas (Spanish oyster thistle), gazpacho and salmorejo, sauteed wild asparagus and wild asparagus omelettes. Partridge and country rabbit in sauce, roasted lamb and Iberian grilled meats. Venta Restaurante El Cortijo also serves an excellent selection of starters. Moreover, thanks to their well-kept wine cellar you can enjoy the best wines of the province and the main certificates of origin.

At this restaurant you can also buy the most traditional regional products and stay at their cosy country inn, located right next to the restaurant, where you can also celebrate your most exclusive events.

Without a doubt, Venta Restaurante El Cortijo is a must if you visit the Sierra de Lijar and Grazalema.