Bar Siempre Igual
A cozy, unpretentious bar in Ronda serving authentic, flavorful tapas and traditional Spanish entrees at wallet-friendly prices.
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Bar Siempre Igual
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A cozy, unpretentious bar in Ronda serving authentic, flavorful tapas and traditional Spanish entrees at wallet-friendly prices.
"If you only have one evening in Ronda, this is where you should eat!"
Try the Recommended Dishes
Don't miss the rabo de toro (oxtail) or albondigas for an authentic taste of Spanish cuisine.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
The restaurant gets busy, but service remains fast. Visiting during less crowded times ensures a smoother experience.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Tapas Bar, Spanish
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Authentic and Flavorful Tapas
Indulge in a diverse range of small plates, from classic croquettes to unique stuffed anchovies, all at reasonable prices.
Hearty Traditional Entrees
Savor larger plates like tender oxtail and succulent steak, offering a taste of traditional Spanish home cooking.
Cozy & Local Atmosphere
Experience a warm, convivial setting frequented by locals, perfect for a relaxed meal after exploring Ronda.
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Try the Recommended Dishes
Don't miss the rabo de toro (oxtail) or albondigas for an authentic taste of Spanish cuisine.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
The restaurant gets busy, but service remains fast. Visiting during less crowded times ensures a smoother experience.
Outdoor Seating Option
Enjoy a charming dining experience by choosing to sit outside on the sidewalk.
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from all over the internet
Try the Recommended Dishes
Don't miss the rabo de toro (oxtail) or albondigas for an authentic taste of Spanish cuisine.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
The restaurant gets busy, but service remains fast. Visiting during less crowded times ensures a smoother experience.
Outdoor Seating Option
Enjoy a charming dining experience by choosing to sit outside on the sidewalk.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Bar Siempre Igual is praised for its authentic, fresh, and flavorful tapas and traditional Spanish entrees, often highlighted as unique and impressive. Diners appreciate the friendly service and affordable prices, making it a local favorite. However, some reviews mention slow service and occasional issues with food temperature or preparation, though the quality of specific dishes like oxtail and baby squid is frequently lauded.
"Super Great tapas, house Wine, service. Super popular spot. The tapas here are very different yet impressive."
Jieyin Feng
"The staff was friendly, but the service was super slow. I specifically asked for warm water, but they brought it cold—with ice, even! It also took ages for them to take our main order. Once we ordered, we waited about half an hour.
They served the dishes in a weird order. First came the main dish—chipirones—which was delicious, but the lettuce on the side wasn’t fresh. Then we got the veggies with mushrooms, and they were cold. Only at the very end did they bring out the cheese, which is usually a starter. The cheese tasted great, but the whole experience was kind of disappointing."
Svetlana E
"I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but I feel the need to warn other travelers. The food (aubergine with honey - wasn’t mentioned that it’s fried) was extremely greasy – to the point it overpowered any actual flavor. We kindly asked to change our meals, but the replacements (grilled vegetables) were literally swimming in oil. Still, we were charged for both dishes, even though we barely touched them. We also had baby squids that were quite ok.
What made the experience worse was the attitude of the owner – Instead of understanding or trying to make things right, we were met with hostility and zero willingness to listen. They don’t even speak English.
I truly hope the place improves, but based on our visit, I can’t recommend it. Tourists, be cautious."
Petr Hora
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Frequently Asked Questions
Diners highly recommend trying the rabo de toro (oxtail), albondigas (pork meatballs), pork neck, morcilla (blood sausage), and baby squids.
While the place can get busy and some reviewers noted slow service, others mention fast service even during peak hours. Visiting off-peak is advised.
Yes, the restaurant is mentioned as being vegetarian-friendly, with options like grilled vegetables and artichokes.
It's described as a cozy, intimate, and convivial spot, frequented by locals, offering a relaxed dining experience.
Yes, prices are considered very affordable and reasonable, offering excellent quality for the price.
It's located in Ronda, just up the hill from the bullring and near the town center, a short walk from the old town.
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Going out for tapas in Ronda
Near to Toro, is Siempre Igual, a bar with years of experience in homemade tapas following the typical culinary tradition of Malaga. Its menu has almost twenty flavoursome tapas, such as sirloin croquettes with Pedro Ximénez, ‘grandma’s black pudding or fried cheese with jam. This restaurant is ideal for those wanting to try the best tapas in Ronda near to the town centre, but without choosing the more touristy bars.
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For a no-frills, local experience, Bar Siempre Igual should be at the top of your list. This small, unpretentious bar serves up traditional Spanish tapas with a big emphasis on local flavors and fresh ingredients. This is where you can try boquerones (anchovies) in vinegar, tortilla española (Spanish omelet), and some of the best jamón ibérico in the region.
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Some of the vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Ronda include Pizzeria Da Vinci, Puerta Grande, Siempre Igual, Al-Zahra Arabian Food, Las Tablas Restaurante, Toro Tapas, Almocabar, Bifana Bar, Meson El Sacristan, Restaurante Las Maravillas, Tapas Bar La Nina Adela, Azahar by Eboca Restaurant – Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria and Miyagi Express Sushi Bar.
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Just up the hill is Siempre Igual, which is exactly that ‘Always the same’, its a bloody excellent place to enjoy tapas and some excellent wine with friends. Run by a friendly family team (below left), they always have some experimental new dishes, worth a try and in a great location, just up from the bullring.
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With a menu that highlights dishes such as cheeks, eggplant, sirloin croquettes, and porra antequerana, whatever you choose will be an absolute pleasure for the senses. The price of the tapas is between 1.20-3 euros, and the portions are about 10 euros. Address: C/ San José, 2
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Cocina casera, mucha amabilidad y ganas del que se sienta a su mesa disfrute con lo que sale de los fogones. Siempre Igual forma un triángulo perfecto con Casa Mateos y Entrevinos, así que la ruta te será fácil en esta zona. Su Carrillada es una delicia.
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It was quite fortunate that we only ate at Siempre Igual on our last night in Ronda. Otherwise, we would have only had time to visit this tapas bar all three days. If you only have one evening in Ronda, this is where you should eat!
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