Restaurante El Churrasco | Córdoba

This Spanish steakhouse is tucked away in a beautiful little alley, and the moment you step inside, the atmosphere feels warm, classic, and charming. The food was incredibly delicious — every dish was full of flavor — and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The vintage style of the restaurant made the whole experience feel unique and special. I loved the unique way they served the steak — it’s seared on the outside, then the server slices it right in front of you so each person can grill their pieces to their preferred temperature. It was fun, interactive, and really memorable. The aged meat had an incredibly rich, deep flavor and tasted amazing, and the jamón was also exceptionally delicious.

Visited this place with a good friend from Sevilla. This place is a right of passage if you want to eat local steak cooked at its best and the best steak house in the town. Its not to be missed. Everything and anything in the menu is amazing so you can't go wrong. You must make a reservation i believe so look into that before coming in. As auntentic as it gets!

We had a very disappointing experience. I really should have seen the opportunity from the beginning when our waiters were scowling and setting things on our table as though neither of them wanted to be there that day. Our mixed salad came without dressing & mediocre quality ingredients. I asked if we could please have olive oil & vinegar and the waiter acted as though he was inconvenienced. He did not say a word, set the bottles down with a bang and walked off. We were brought our entrees of fried veal & Cordovan monkfish. Also, without a word. Both dishes lacked seasoning except for an amount of flaked salt which made them taste very salty. One positive was that the veal was cooked well. I would not recommend this restaurant based on our experience.

The waiter was extremely friendly, we were seated in a bright room with a nice table. Everything that other people ordered looked and smelled just as good as what we did so we will have to come back. The best tapas we had were the anchovies and sardines on toast and the fried chorizo. The octopus was delicious and a large portion as well as the churrasco which was pork tenderloin was absolutely delicious.

The food didn’t quite convince me. The calamari were a bit tough and the tomatoes lacked flavor. The oxtail was ok, but I’ve had better elsewhere. I ordered the entrecôte medium, but it came out cold inside. After sending it back to the grill, I have to say the meat itself was very, very good. Maybe I just wasn’t lucky that day, but overall, it’s a place that didn’t quite win me over. The service was fantastic, the waiters were extremely polite and everything arrived very quickly.

Restaurante El Churrasco is a true Córdoba institution, and its reputation for meat is absolutely deserved. Every cut is cooked to perfection—flavorful, tender, and consistently excellent. You can confidently order any meat on the menu knowing it will not disappoint. Classic, high-quality cuisine, attentive service, and a warm atmosphere make this a must-visit spot for meat lovers in Córdoba.

We made our reservation through the website but discussed our decision with Laura who in turn spoke with Javier, the general manager of our hotel, La Ermita Suites. He then arranged a surprise for us. "Just say that I called", he said. Indeed, we were shown the wine treasuries kept in a separate area, a 300 year old building. We saw bottles and bottles of wines more than 100 years old, and they even are on the wine list (although with a disclaimer). The food there is excellent as it was in earlier cases (4th visit). The waiters speak English which is sometimes of help, as the list of wine and food is impressive and requires time to study. For us, it is restaurant #1 in town. As to wines, we chose Álvaro Palacios' Priorat wine "Les Terasses 2022" and were very happy. We celebrated the end of this year's vacation in style with impeccable food, friendly and attentive service and an excellent wine.

They have a selection of dishes that cover veggies/meat/sea food. We shared some fried squids, then had main courses of octopus and cod fish, tender and flavourful. Although a reservation is recommended, we arrived there right after they opened for dinner and got lucky to get a table at the second floor. They had pages of reservations for the evening and the place got full in no time. Staff is focused and attentive and they manage their tasks efficiently.

Cute place with old world charm... the tapas bar downstairs was very busy... we had reservations and sat upstairs at the restaurant. Service was great... friendly and very professional. The atmosphere was everything to be hoped for. Food was a solid B+... more and more convinced that Spanish food just doesn't have the flavors that I am accustomed to with Italian, Greek or Turkish dishes. Plain, plain, plain.

Some many great dishes here!!! Fresh Prawns with salt and olive oil, mushrooms with bonito flakes, octopus...all amazing. Hake was only average. Desserts are good too like the egg yolk dish. Would come back.

There's something about going into a restaurant where even though you don't have a reservation they not only find you a table -- but provide you with a waiter who wants to make a personal connection. We were there for lunch on a Thursday and the waiter really spent time explaining what life was like in the area as he brought out each course. We learned of his family -- and by the end of the meal that he had been a soccer goalkeeper. We learned which foods were local options and why no one ate the oranges on the trees in the area when he brought out a plate of orange pieces I could eat. The fish was fresh, the beef was tender, and the sauces were great sides (I liked the green garlic one the best!) Oh and my son scarfed down the entire dessert which looked like a thicker version of flan.

I ordered charred loin steak medium. It came very rare so I sent it back. It came back still rare, pink/red all the way through. I had to send it back again because I couldn't chew it. They brought it back the second time medium well. I'm not sure if European medium is different standard but the waiter was very nice about it and had no issue changing it. My husband ordered beef cheek which was significantly better. See pic below. We enjoyed the sauce and it was a large portion. This place is slightly pricey so I expected a better meal. I'll stick to eating my steaks in Texas :)

Wanted fo love it but it was just blah - we ordered a number of things and they were quite mediocre - probably best thing on the menu was the sanmorejo with eggplant and the ox tail - service in Spain is very slow and relaxed pretty much everywhere you go, not what we are used to in US - not that we are on a rush but had to remind servers to remove empty dishes when we were done with them. The inside of the restaurant is very nice and well decorated, wish the food was a bit better.

Kind of tricky when entering you got to ask for Tapas section/menu. Or they'll take you to their full menu/ac section of the restaurant. We had to ask to get switched over and they didn't seem too happy with it. Once we got the tapas menu, we had steak tartar, tuna tetaki (my favorite), flamenquin, and fried eggplant (really good). 1 less star because the service wasn't great and it felt like they weren't as friendly once they switched us over.

I had a rabo Del toro (15.50 euros), which was okay, and my wife had a Pez a la espalda (14 euros), which wasn't good at all. On the other hand, the service was excellent. For the price, I expected more from the food.

Wine list exceptional ! However the local regional wine selection pairs well with food of choice. The selection that was chosen on our last night in Spain was a perfect compliment to what Spain is known for in the interior- meat- pork, lamb, beef with wonderful desserts as the final conclusion to dinner,

Best meat in town, we order the pork shoulder.The texture was so rich and melted in my mouth. The store offers a variety of of fresh seafood and meat to choose from. The staff are very friendly and knowledgable. A pricier than other restaurant ranked 1-10 on yelp but somewhat worth it

Had amazing meal on a Saturday afternoon. I Loved the Ox Tail stew. Very good Sangria and the customer service was excellent. Easy walking distance from the tourist spots. We had a group of four and did not make a reservation and had the place to ourselves around 14:00. Would highly recommend if you want meat in a quiet atmosphere.

Great food, the seafood soup was very tasty and the mixed meat grill for two full of great cuts of meat. Friendly, prompt service by attentive, but not over-attentive staff. Highly recommend.

I highly recommend this place. The food is amazing and the staff are very friendly. The salads is a must try the mix salad and code fish.

This review is 1 1/2 years outdated, but this place is so great, it deserves any good review, no matter how outdated. The restaurant has a fancy atmosphere, and here is fresh fish & meat being displayed in the front of the restaurant. I ordered salmorejo as an appetizer, despite trying it for the first time earlier that day. For my main course, I ordered pork with a vegetable blend and Arabic sauces, which tasted INCREDIBLE. I will definitely return. food: 5 stars cleanliness: 5 stars atmosphere: 4.5 stars employee kindness: 4.5 stars service: 4 stars

A delightful evening with friends was improved by the helpful, friendly, humorous and professional staff at El Churrasco. They served us samplings of tasty, perfectly grilled gambas (shrimp), outstanding Iberico ham, melt-in-your-mouth artichokes, toasted bread rounds drizzled with olive oil, and perfectly delicious postres (desserts). Our repast was accompanied by a special bottle of Rioja wine (Lealtanza Reserva 2004), and finished with a delicate, honey-like home brewed dessert wine. Everything was impeccably fresh and of superior quality.

Decent food and typical Córdoba deco. At the heart of the Jewish quarter. Great service provided by classic gentlemen.

My wife an I were here during the holidays and it was a little cold. We sat down at our table and I noticed that the table was warm. Curious as I am, I peeled back the tablecloth an noticed that there was a container with warm coals in it. I am sure that a fire marshall in the states would never let this fly, but that is what I love about traveling. The service was very attentive and my wife had a very good piece of duck. I personally do not remember what I ate, but the total for a good size lunch for 2 was $50. The atmosphere and the service are what stand out here for me.

One of our splurges on our trip. We came here late after a concert, and were treated like kings by the very professional wait staff even though they were getting close to closing for the night. The food was all excellent, although a bit spendy. I'd recommend it if you want some grilled meat or fish.

Amazing yummy food, with fantastic service, good prices and great ambience. Could not be happier with this place!

One of the best meals of our 2 week trip to Spain. Great selection of meat and seafood. Desserts were among the best I've ever had. Service was top notch.

Great atmosphere and decor. Started with sardines and anchovies tapas, recommend. The ensalada mixta was simple, but amazing. Beef goulash and Suckling Pig shoulder was really good. Friendly and attentive staff. Would definitely visit again next visit to Córdoba.

Very welcoming and friendly staff and the best waiter I have ever seen the old gentleman was very friendly and the food is also very delicious I would recommend it to anyone

This place was good not great. The gazpacho was pretty good. The mushroom was also pretty good but again wasn't the best meals. The rest of our party ordered a variety of meat which they said was pretty good. The fish looked fine but no one I was with ordered it. The restaurant on the expensive side and is mostly tourists but has a nice ambiance. If you are a vegetarian this is NOT the spot, as the two items listed above are the only things that aren't meat or fish.

The food was outstanding, the grilled sirloin melted in our mouths and the service was excellent. Our waiter cut our steak for us and was attentive and friendly. Can't wait to come back.

Had a fabulous steak, ranks with one of the best I've ever had - for that alone I rate the restaurant five stars. Other dishes were good to very good. The house wine was delicious, and the service and atmosphere were very nice. Tried to go back another night, but it was their night off.

I don't know why but the waiter had given us wrong menu but the food which we had was horrible. We had broiled mushroom and fried fish. Both were extremely poorly done and the waiter did not provide us with anything to compensate and then charged $40 on top of it all, disgustingly bad.