A favourite among locals ever since it opened its doors in 1879, Taberna Salinas boasts a beautiful internal courtyard decorated in true Cordoban style, with locally-made ceramics and pots of colourful plants. In this lovely space you can enjoy generous and well-priced portions of Andalusian classics, with the salmorejo and stewed bull’s tail often described as ‘phenomenal’ – high praise indeed given how many restaurants in Córdoba serve these dishes. As you’d expect for a restaurant that’s been going for almost 140 years, the decor inside is classical, with earthenware jugs and pots adorning the walls and dark oak beams on white ceilings.

We did some research before we went on our trip, and managed to locate three restaurants that all gave us what we needed: La Taberna Salinas - really enjoyable food and good wine; strange that we were allocated a table in a side room, with another English couple, but assume that was because we were couples whereas larger groups of people seemed to occupy the main restaurant. One review we read about Taberna San Miguel suggested that this characterful bar was a great place for a drink, less so for dinner, and we probably couldn’t agree more. We ordered a bottle of the Vino blanco de la casa which, in Córdoba, tends to be Montilla Fino (never call it sherry!).

For dinner, head to one of the many tabernas (taverns) – both Taberna Salinas and Taberna San Miguel (the oldest tavern in town) are great options thanks to their excellent selection of regional dishes and rustic, traditional decor. After copious amounts of hearty food and indulgent wine, we won’t blame you if you’re ready to call it a night, but if you’ve still got some steam left in the tank, then we’d recommend just following your nose (or better yet, your ears) around Centro to find a bar with live music to enjoy a night-cap.

If you are visiting the Roman Bridge and you want to stop for lunch and taste the best tapas in Cordoba, this is the perfect place!. One of the specialties of the house is the “flamenquín cordobés”, one of the traditional tapas you must try if you visit Cordoba. Moreover, this bar is an old tavern decorated in Andalusian style, so you will really get to the heart of our culture.

Taberna Salinas is another restaurant in Cordoba that you just have to visit when you are in town. Here it’s all about booking a table, or arriving well in advance!. We ate in the beautiful dining room under the glass dome, while noticing both small and large companies being seated in the adjoining salons – and just as many guests being turned away at the door.

Next up was a traditional cordobés tavern that, on our visit, was packed with local families eating lunch—a good indicator of its authenticity. Home-cooked regional dishes are what Taberna Salinas does best. We ordered three of them to go with our fino and oloroso wines.

For tapas, try Taberna Salinas and Casa Pepe de la Juderia, where you should make sure to ask for a table at night on their roof terrace, especially if it happens to be moonlit, overlooking the Giralda Tower. Try the rabo de toro (bull’s tail), it’s a wonderful stew.

Taberna Salinas: I lived around the corner from this traditional restaurant for a year, and it was always my favorite place to bring visitors. This is THE place in Córdoba to try the city's signature dishes like bull tail's stew, salmorejo and flamenquín.

This cozy, historic eatery serves Andalusian dishes like fried eggplant with honey. Meals cost about $15 to $35 USD. It features a step-free entrance, accessible interior spaces, and adapted facilities for guests with mobility needs.

Located in the heart of the historic center of Cordoba, this tapas bar is known for its traditional Andalusian cuisine and its friendly atmosphere. Try the flamenquín, a Cordoban specialty made with pork loin and Serrano ham.

The host also recommends exploring the city’s vibrant bar scene, highlighting popular spots like Taberna Salinas and Bar Santos for sampling local wines and experiencing the lively atmosphere.