Updated September 2017
Located in Spain’s only octagonal square, Arxiduna is made even more unique by its natural cave dining areas, which were once used as a Mozárabe church and have been declared a Heritage site by the Andalucía government. There are three such dining areas inside along with a cosy bar area, and a spacious terrace with lovely views out in the square.
The first time I visited I was there on my own, and the chef kindly offered to create a tasting menu of some of his favourite dishes so I could try a few different things. This took me into a world of fusion food that was all very good (even – surprisingly – the tuna with chocolate!) but for my personal taste there were a few too many sauces. Simpler dishes like the calamar bocata and the grilled abanico (pork) worked best for me. More recently I visited with friends and we were able to try more dishes between us. I definitely recommend you stop in when you’re in Archidona – great atmosphere, fab staff, and a menu that has something for everyone.
Plaza Ochavada de Andalucía, 7
Archidona
Tel 658 77 03 46
€ € € €
Food 8 | Wine 8 | Service 8 | Ambiance 9
the bar
porra with purple carrot crumble, olive oil foam, tomato
pringá “sabor a madre”
whack of mini burgers
boquerones in flaky pastry
BBQ’d pork ribs
chargrilled octopus with guacamole and oyster sauce
mackerel with pickled veg and tuna in dark chocolate
grilled sea bass with fresh grilled veg and berberecho sauce
moroccan chicken pastela with dried fruit and apple sauce
bocata de calamares on a squid ink bun with mustard alioli
chicken curry risotto with coconut milk and parmesan,
served in a beef bone
putaitas (abanico Ibérico) with peppers, mango and black garlic
grilled presa Ibérica with mojo picón
vanilla and chocolate coulantes with berries
open kitchen with charcoal grill
Team Arxiduna
one of the cave dining rooms
terrace view
Updated September 2017