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Almería, Spain

El Quinto Toro

Price≈$20
Dress CodeCasual
ServiceCasual
NoiseLively
CapacitySmall

This tavern near the Central Market is among the more well-known in Almería. Its classic décor with tiles and bullfighting details on the walls, and tables with checkered tablecloths take you back in time. The menu is short, focusing on traditional dishes, hearty stews, and tapas. Their star tapa is patatas a lo pobre con huevo (potatoes with eggs) and is well-known in the city. To sit at the tables, you need to order more than just tapas. It's always busy and has few staff, so a bit of patience i

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Address
Juan Leal, 6, 04001 Almería (Almería)
Phone
+34-950239135
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El Quinto Toro restaurant in Almería, Spain
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This tavern near the Central Market is among the more well-known in Almería. Its classic décor with tiles and bullfighting details on the walls, and tables with checkered tablecloths take you back in time. The menu is short, focusing on traditional dishes, hearty stews, and tapas. Their star tapa is patatas a lo pobre con huevo (potatoes with eggs) and is well-known in the city.

To sit at the tables, you need to order more than just tapas. It's always busy and has few staff, so a bit of patience is required. A mandatory stop.

Signature Dishes
  • patatas a lo pobre con huevo
  • rabo de toro (bull tail)
  • albondigas (meatballs)
  • Russian salad from Almería
  • San Antón soak
  • octopus dishes
The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. Macarfi 6.8 Food Rating

    Macarfi

At a Glance
Vibe
  • Lively
  • Classic
  • Well Known
  • Cozy
  • Rustic
Best For
  • Casual Hangout
  • After Work
  • Group Dining
  • Solo
  • Family
Experience
  • Terrace
  • Historic Building
  • Standalone
  • Design Destination
Drink Program
  • Beer Program
Sourcing
  • Local Sourcing
Views
  • Street Scene
Dress CodeCasual
Noise LevelLively
CapacitySmall
Service StyleCasual
Meal PacingStandard

Traditional Andalusian tavern with classic tiles, bullfighting memorabilia on the walls, checked tablecloths and a bustling, genuinely local tapas-bar feel.