No, you’re not doing anything wrong. I just made an attempt myself and the last slot is indeed at 5:15 pm.
I suppose it’s because the terrace as well as the restaurant close soon after.
There are other restaurants close to the Mirador, such as Carmen de Aben Humeya, but they open for dinner at 8 pm.
I just checked my pictures from 2018 and we were there at a bar/restaurant on the hillside from 7-8pm. I don’t have the name unfortunately but would guess some places would be open given the tourist interest in the Alhambra. I remember seeing several that were open as we tried to find a spot.
Yes, given the huge tourist interest in viewing the sunset over the Alhambra from the Mirador de San Nicolás (where Clinton waxed rhapsodic about that view), something must be open in late February at the magical sunset hour.
Yes!
I just found one, which I’ve recommended in the past, Estrellas de San Nicolás, that opens at 7 for dinner. And bookable online.
And here´s another, Carmen Mirador de Aixa, also bookable online.
The Mirador de Morayama has an “all day” kitchen, although I’m personally not a fan of those that don’t close between lunch and dinner to give their staff a rest.
@LulusMom1
Because you’re not a pork or meat eater, dishes, specialties, to avoid in Granada restaurants would be the tortilla de Sacramonte (egg and potato omelet with lamb’s brains), the habitas con jamón (baby limas sauteed with ham), cabrito a la alpujarreña (roast baby goat), carrillada ibérica (braised pork cheeks).
You won’t find these, of course, in the seafood specialty spots mentioned above. Just thought I would mention this for you or for others.
At El Ladriilo we had a platter of fried anchovies served with olives and lemon. Then at Meson El Yunque (the interior here transports you to another world, totally downscale and rustic) we had a fantastic Berenejas con miel , then piementos fritos, and an avocado salad.
We went to Bodega Campos twice. The reason is that, in another town, we vowed to return to a restaurant and regretted not going back. So this time we wanted to make sure we didn’t make the same mistake. We had a great ajoblanco, marinated dogfish, and fried cod.
This is much appreciated.
Granada
Atelier Casa de Comidas
Sos del Rey Católico Street, No. 7, Local 3. 180 06 Granada
It’s about a 15 minute walk from Pl. Nueva
Very good, inventive food and wines. Bright atmosphere, hip staff. If you’re dining alone, and like me enjoy a bar seat they have some.
Restaurante Carmen El Agua
Pcta. del Aljibe de Trillo, 7, Albaicín, 18010 Granada
It’s about a 15 minute uphill walk from Pl. Nueva
Excellent, inventive food and wines. White tablecloth. Beautiful terrace overlooking the Alhambra. Great views.
If it’s your first time in Granada, though it sounds “touristy” go to a flamenco show. They are really intimate and spectacular. We went to the Casa del Arte Flamenco, but there are a number of them.
Have a great time.
The Carmen El Agua opens for dinner at 8 pm.
They’re also open for lunch 1:00 to 4:00.
And open daily.
Do you eat snails? Because I was in Cordoba last March and I learned that it was “snail season.”
(begins 14 February this year)
I had a lot of fun eating at one of the outdoor stands that pop up to serve these critters in different sizes and with different sauces. I think I paid about 5 euro for my meal at Los Patos, off Avenida de Cervantes, not far from El Corte Ingles and at the edge of a large park in Cordoba. There are other stands, that just happened to be the one I found. After I finished I realized I had no money as I had left my wallet at the hotel and the proprietor could not have been nicer! (Took taxi to get wallet and went back to pay). Maribel will know much more but basically you choose the size of snail and the sauce and the portions are large! Mop up the sauce with bread…
This is in Spanish but here you have the addresses of the snail stands:
I would not expect much English to be spoken but you are a pro and everyone was so kind to me, taking time to explain all the items, etc etc…
There are some photos of the place, and the menu, in the third post down from the top:
Lucky duck!
@LulusMom1
Snail season in Córdoba in 2025 starts earlier, on Feb. 14 and lasts until June 8. In addition to the 35 in the ABC article, you’ll find them available at many bars, those that have a sign prominently displayed: “Hay caracoles”.
We finally had them at a bullfight-themed bar right off the Plaza de las Tendillas.
And in Granada, in the heart of the Albaicín the place to have snails is the Bar Aliatar on the Plaza Aliatar, where Bourdain filmed a segment of his Granada episode, season 2 of Parks Unknown.
https://tapasengranada.es/bar/aliatar-los-caracoles/
Those who enjoy snails in a spicy sauce, who find themselves in Madrid, can also enjoy them at this Rastro (flea market) area’s iconic tavern, Casa Amadeo Los Caracoles, at Plaza de Cascorro 18. This tavern is over 80 years old and its owner is apparently the veteran tavern owner in the city. The snails are available all year.
https://www.caracolesdeamadeo.com
Traditionally the snail season in Sevilla starts after the April Fair, but this year the “April” Fair actually begins on May 6.
Re: Casa Mazal in Cordoba. Here we had the most hilarious lunch several years ago. I honestly don’t remember the food at all - but I remember the bathroom. Unless they’ve changed it since then, it’s a cubicle in the corner of the courtyard, where we were sitting. I went in and closed the door behind me. While I was sitting on the toilet, I realized that the walls were actually made of smoky one-way glass so you could see pretty clearly into the dining area while you were taking care of business. Absolutely bizarre. So I returned to our table and when one of my friends left to go to the bathroom, we waited until she was seated and then all looked toward the cubicle and waved. We could hear her laughing from our table.
I love snails. Are there sauces that are always offered, or do different places come up with different ones?
Maybe I will skip this one!
I only went to one snail stand so I don’t know but I think there are a few standard sauces that most of the stands use…I remember they had one spicy red sauce which I ordered… It’s really fun to go to one of those places.
Do I remember you from Chowhound?
I was on Chowhound, yes.
Thanks for the information- this snail search sounds like lots of fun.
Oh it’s worth it for just the bathroom experience. Even with all the great food we ate on that trip, Casa Mazal is the one we talk about.
