Restaurante El Paraíso
Must try
Prawns pil-pil, salmon or veal tartare and the cold melon soup with ham.
About
Welcoming garden restaurant in the former Buddha on the Rock premises. Its seasonal menu, which changes often, combines Andalusian tradition with a subtle French touch. Recent menus and verified reviews highlight the prawns pil-pil, the salmon or veal tartare, the fresh fish, the cold melon soup with ham and the light French-inspired desserts. It also offers breakfasts, tapas and children's options.
Good to know
Calle Aguacate 2. Open Thursday to Monday from 9:00 until closing; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Kitchen from 13:00 to 15:30 and from 19:00 to 22:30; the rest of the day, drinks and tapas. Short seasonal menu with a French touch (marinated mackerel, aubergines with cane honey, burrata toasts). Book by WhatsApp (+34 601 67 71 01) if you want a table in the garden, especially at the weekend.
Getting there and parking
Calle Aguacate 2, in the lower, more accessible part of Cómpeta. You reach it at street level, without the very steep slopes of the upper old town.
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