Tony L.
Yelp
This place is a magnet for everyone who knows and even those who do NOT know of its seafood. All kinds of fried seafood including calamari, chocos, a variety of different fish (usually with a bone), fish eggs, etc. You get the idea. I went with a Rota friend to see Cadiz again, and it was a hot day and by time we got to the plaza, it was crowded in- and outdoors. Luckily an empty table was spotted outdoors and we sat and started the wait for the waiter to order. The secret here is that the waiters are always busy since this spot is such a BIG draw. One better way to do it is have a friend sit at the table, and the other go inside to order their seafood. The waiter will be upset knowing now you're not ordering through him, but at least you'll get your food "quicker" (if the line inside is long, perhaps not) and you'll be able to point if you just get what looks good (it all is delicious). Outside, it took about 10mins to order drinks, another 5mins to actually get it, then wave down the waiter again to order, etc. You get the idea. I ordered fried shrimp, a fish, and tortillitas de camarones since my friend hasn't eaten this before. I've been here a total of five times and while the food is usually hot and fresh, the waiting time can be rather LOOOONG no matter if you're visiting or live here. If you're not thinking of ordering anything else after you get your order(s), ask already for the bill as soon as the food is delivered; that will cut down on the waiting later just to pay! In the case of holiday weekends, hot days, cruise ships inport (as was the case today - TWO), or just during the summer, there will be such a wait for tables in- and outdoors there will be a casual line of people of waitng for you to empty your seat and leave. This is typical so don't feel you have to hurry, though no one will object to your consideration! We paid UNDER 15€ for a beer, a soda, a tapa of pescado frito, picos (the small tiny breadsticks in a plastic bag), and the two tortillitas de camarones. Available is a larger plate of various seafood for under 20€ but you need more than two with a big appetite, or a bigger group to make it worth the while. I've had that before and it's very filling.
Located right next to the main Correos (Post Office) in downtown old section Cadiz, about 10mins from the Puerto/Rota ferry stop at the wharf, and about 6mins walking from the cathedral. Great people watching if you sit outside