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Restaurante Casa Mateos
From Ronda centre5 min
Price€€
KidsYes according to GastroRanking
AddressCalle Jerez, 6, 29400 Ronda, Málaga
Opening hoursTuesday to Saturday 13:00-16:00 and 20:00-23:00; Sunday 13:00-16:00; Monday closed.
Must try
Mini oxtail burgers (the most mentioned), rolled croquettes, salmorejo, pâté, truffled eggs, goat's cheese salad, crunchy king prawn salad and Iberian cured meats.
About
Small tavern with a terrace that mixes Ronda cooking with Asian touches.
Good to know
Book, because it is small. The tapas are small and it is not cheap (April 2026): ideal for trying several things.
Getting there and parking
Park at the Martínez Astein car park (Av. Martínez Astein s/n, 24 h, €1.70/h according to Brainy Backpackers, November 2025) and walk.
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