Very tasty food – finally something with vegetables, not dry or greasy. For tapas, we had the octopus salad and cheese croquettes (a house specialty) – both were really good. For mains: octopus skewers and beef tenderloin steak. The octopus was excellent, but the steak was disappointing – full of tough fat, hard to chew, more suitable as a boot sole for a mountain hike. Still giving 5 stars – for Spain, this was quite decent food. The kids had chicken croquettes with fries (kids' meal) – tasted like breaded chicken pâté, but they ate it happily. For dessert, we had the chocolate cake – more like a pudding, but it was fine. Simple presentation, easy to clean up – practical for such a small place. Prices are a bit high for the quality, but with this location, it’s understandable. As usual in Spain, the staff barely speaks English, even though most of the guests are tourists.

It was a great experience to have lunch under the famous rocks. The waiter was super friendly. We ordered small octopus salad, squid, Iberian dam and finally custard with biscuit as deserts. It was really nice to find a nice salad after 2 weeks of Andalusian holiday, as there are not too many options in the Andalusian cuisine. The taste of squid was above average. However, the Iberian dam was super delicious, and I suggest everyone to order that. It was actually a recommendation of our waiter, and I am really happy that we ordered it. We end up paying 40 euros, and I think the prices were quite affordable considering the food quality.

Delicious and good value! I got the mysterious Iberian Secret dish and the croquets and was blown away, the meat so juicy! Come early before the seats get full!

Nice food! The croquette must try! We had another tomatoes w tuna and FLAMENGUÍN WITH CARBONARA SAUCEwhich both come in decent size portion. And delicious. Come early to avoid waiting for table

The best meat we had in Andalusia, would recommend 10/10, the food was great, as well as the staff - so nice! And the view is amazing. If you are in Setenil, don't miss this place.

Fantastic place to have a lunch, e.g. grill plate for 2 and sky bacon joghurt cake (bacon was not visible).

What a lovely place, staff and vibes. Staff has gone through the menu with us and suggested the best options. I am really happy to choose all suggestions as I enjoyed the meals very much. Just the toilet 🚽 is upstairs and the toilet light will turn off automatically in 30 seconds 😂 so you will stay In dark. Thank you 😊

(Translated by Google) Beautiful but small hermitage that you have to visit if you go up to the viewpoint, which offers beautiful views of the town. (Original) Bonita pero pequeña hermita que hay que visitar si se sube al mirador, el cual ofrece una hermosas vistas del pueblo.

(Translated by Google) In one of the highest points of Setenil. Good views over the town and the canyon excavated by the Trejo River. It is worth walking up the street and enjoying its corners along the way. It's a shame that the hermitage was closed (a neighbor told us that it was only open for religious services) so I can't assess its interior, only its location. (Original) En uno de los puntos más elevados de Setenil. Buenas vistas sobre el pueblo y el cañón excavado por el Río Trejo. Merece la pena subir callejeando y disfrutar sus rincones en el camino. Lástima que la ermita estaba cerrada (nos dijo un vecino que solo se abría para los oficios religiosos) por lo que no puedo valorar su interior, solo su emplazamiento.

(Translated by Google) Located on the rocky promontory on which the Mirador del Carmen sits with privileged views of the town. It is worth climbing the steep stairs. (Original) Ubicada en el promontorio rocoso sobre el que se asienta el Mirador del Carmen con unas vistas privilegiadas de la localidad. Merece la pena subir las empinadas escaleras.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful chapel dedicated to the devotion of the Virgin of Carmen. (Original) Bonita capilla dedicada a la devoción de la virgen del Carmen .

(Translated by Google) Very nice church at the top of the town, a very interesting visit, and with spectacular views. (Original) Muy bonita iglesia en lo alto del pueblo, una visita muy interesante, y con unas vistas espectaculares.

(Translated by Google) Don't expect something big because redundancy is worth it, it's a hermitage. However, the smallness gives it charm and invites you to come in and see the patron Virgin of Setenil. I advise going in the first fortnight of July, since the day of the Virgin is celebrated and they take her out in procession with what it entails. Also, they lower the sculpture and place it at ground level, so you can get closer and so on. (Original) No esperes algo grande porque valga la redundancia es una ermita. Sin embargo, lo pequeño le da encanto y te invita a entrar y ver a la Virgen patrona de Setenil. Aconsejo ir en la primera quincena de julio, ya que se celebra el día de la Virgen y la sacan en procesión con lo que conlleva. Además, a la escultura la bajan y la colocan a nivel del suelo, por lo que puedes acercarte y demás.

(Translated by Google) Incredible view. Beautiful place!! (Original) Vista increíble. Hermoso lugar!!

Our tour guide took us here, the views were absolutely stunning and it was so lovely to relax and take it all in. There are a decent amount of steps you have to climb but it really isn’t that much considering the view you get!

Great view on the city and river bed.

Beautiful views of the city, you have to walk up 2-3 flights of steep stairs to get up there but it’s worth it.

Nice town, interesting to walk around and see buildings built into the hills. Tradition holds that the town's Castilian name came from the Roman Latin phrase septem nihil ('seven times nothing'). This is said to refer to the Moorish town's resistance to Christian assault, allegedly being captured only after seven sieges. This took place in the final years of the Christian Reconquest. Besieged unsuccessfully in 1407, Setenil finally fell in 1484 when Christian forces expelled the Moorish occupants. Using gunpowder artillery, the Christians took fifteen days to capture the castle whose ruins dominate the town today.

Lovely overlook right next to the cathedral.

Nice place to visit one time.

Beautiful view and exceptional interiors. The perfect place of you need to work and very close to a nice beach

Lowest common denominator approach to a tourist attraction. I’m not angry, I’m just disappointed. Come on Setenil, you’re better than this.

(Translated by Google) Well, it is nothing more than a small wall at a turn at the end of the slope on Calle de la Herrería decorated with the phrase that gives it its name in tiles and some plants hanging from it in pots. But because of the originality of the idea and because the photo, if you go, is a couple, it is essential to visit it. You also have to pass by there if you go up to the Torreón, so you have no excuse to avoid it, although I suppose that in season it will be somewhat crowded. (Original) Vale que no es más que una pequeña pared en un giro al final de la cuesta de la Calle de la Herrería decorado con la frase que le da nombre en azulejos y unas plantas colgadas de ella en macetas. Pero por la originalidad de la idea y porque la foto si vas es pareja es imprescindible hay que visitarlo. Además tienes que pasar por ahí si subes hacia el Torreón, así que no tienes excusa para evitarlo, aunque supongo que en temporada estará algo concurrido.

(Translated by Google) A magical place in the Sierra de Cádiz, where the houses embrace the rock and the streets look like something out of a fairy tale. Strolling through its hidden corners is like discovering the perfect union of nature and architecture. Its caves, charming bars, and people make Setenil a spectacular destination that leaves a lasting impression on your heart. ❤️ (Original) Un lugar mágico de la Sierra de Cádiz donde las casas se abrazan con la roca y las calles parecen sacadas de un cuento. Pasear por sus rincones es descubrir la unión perfecta entre naturaleza y arquitectura. Sus cuevas, sus bares con encanto y su gente hacen de Setenil un destino espectacular que deja huella en el corazón. ❤️

(Translated by Google) I think it is one of the most original things about the town besides the cave streets, since there are beautiful corners with phrases to remember (Original) Creo que es una de las cosas más originales del pueblo además de las calles cuevas, ya que hay rincones preciosos con frases para recordar

(Translated by Google) It's a place where you can take advantage and kiss your partner... hehehe (Original) Es un lugar donde aprovechar y besar a tu pareja..jejeje

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place if you go with the right person! It's a very pretty spot, really. (Original) Un bonito lugar si vas acompañado de la persona adecuada! Es un rincón muy bonito la verdad.

(Translated by Google) It's simply a wall, with a message that says "Kiss me in this corner" It's lightly decorated and a nice place to take a kissing photo with your partner. Nothing out of this world but visiting it costs nothing and is quick to see (Original) Simplemente es una pared, con un mensaje que dice "Bésame en este rincón" Está ligeramente decorado y es un bonito lugar para hacerse una foto besándose con tu pareja. Nada del otro mundo pero visitarlo no cuesta nada y es rápido de ver

Amazing town, certainly very unique. There are two main streets either side of the river which carved out the gorge. The houses that are built into the caves were ideal as wine cellars, so Setenil is well known for its wine.

Great day out! Very hilly and plenty of stairs around Setenil so wear good walking shoes and a cap if you’re there in the summer as it gets very hot. Beautiful place, would 100% recommend!

I loved walking in here, under the mountain rocks.. along all the bars and restaurants. Great place to stop for a drink and or for lunch and dinner. Definitely recommend it 😍📸👍🫶

A quiet place with good music and excellent food. Certainly recommend and will come back. Staff are also great and its not very expensive.

Avoid. If you are in costa del Sol then enjoy the beach and costal towns. It is not worth the time and energy you need to drive up to this place through mountain where many don’t follow speed limits (saw a bad accident of motorbike and car) even saw many cyclists coming downhill with high speed. Place is full of commercial shops selling things at exorbitant prices. There are only two lanes where everyone goes and gets bit crowded not to mention locals driving cars in very narrow lanes. Car parking is bit far and expensive as in any tourist place.

It's an extraordinary place when people use a part of the mountain like this. A November evening was a good time to look around as there were very few people. There are places to eat and drink coffee.

Amazing, definitely worth the visit. Just park outside the little town and walk around. Not to difficult and you will enjoy it 👍😀

I should’ve looked up the bad reviews first, because right from the get go I felt unwelcomed by the waitress, the shorter one, light brown hair with rosy cheeks. All I asked was for a menu and then she replied “there!” I was like well ok “where’s there?” and then after that she was pissed off. I was baffled but I guess I’m not pizza not everyone is going to like me :). As I told her my order in Spanish, she out of nowhere cut me off and starting speaking broken English, to annoy me I suppose, little did she know I’m American and I replied back in English, she became silent and I said “well kind of hard to order when I don’t know what language to speak to you, since you switch from Spanish to English for no reason”. The pork dish I got was good but I’ve been to Extremadura so I knew it wouldn’t compare and due to the awful customer service I received, if I ever for some reason, decide to return to Setenil, I know I won’t return to this restaurant, and then small towns like these wonder why they go downhill. Can’t have tourists supporting you if you make them feel unwelcome for no reason.

Not rating for the food but the terrible service they have. They dont let you sit on their terrace if you only want to have a coffee and dessert. It's reserved for meals only. They are also very rude when you ask. Pity, seemed like a nice spot!

The staff were rude and refused to serve us food even though other tables around us were being served. The wine and sangria was the worst we had in Spain Having looked at other reviews after we were there it is obvious they only cater to Spanish speakers

A.azing food and great service. I got the bulls tail and it was great

Truly disappointed and disgusted by this place and its rude waitress. We sat down for a coffee and desert only to be unceremoniously kicked out because we didn’t want to have a meal. There were at least 3 other tables available at around 14:00. What kind of cafeteria is this?

My meal (fries and garlic prawns) was not fresh. The patio and restaurant interior were nice though.

Excellent restaurant in a beautiful setting. Had the octopus and ox tail brownie and it was delicious !!

Fried cuttlefish was delicious, fries though, not crispy enough. At such tourist hotspot, we're lucky to get a table right away. Staff was friendly, service quick.

Nice location under the rock. The service was fast, and the food was acceptable with big portions. My sirloin steak was overcooked and a bit dried. The ventresca was tasty, and the bravas had a picturesque appearance with too much oregano. In general, it was a nice experience. The negative: the wind made fall dust and sand from the top of the umbrellas in the dish, and this ruined the experience.

Patatas Bravas was great, drinks so cheap. Service, as we experienced a lot in the area, was blunt and cold.

Salads killed by tons of mayo, we had shrimps salad and it was rather mayo with salad. Waiter was nice, the place is great. BTW the mayo is the same for all salads. What a shame…

Delicious foods, kind service but nobody speak in english :( but we understood each other with google :D We ate Bacalao a la Vizcaína and Boquerones fritos (and padron) :)

Excellent service. The food was delicious. The portions were big. Prices were very reasonable. Would definitely go back there!

Great place for quick stop when you're a hungry tourist in Setenil. We've been there in the busy hours, and have chosen this place just because there was a free table. And I was surprised by the amazing "serranito" - it is a sandwich with jamon, meat and the star of it- grilled pepper. I'm in love now with this sandwich, recommend to try this to everyone. And it costs only 3 euro, you won't need anything else after eating it. Besides drink of course:)

We chose the restaurant because we wanted to sit inside, by the rock wall. That was a unique setting, and nice. But service took extremely long even though we were the only ones inside, and there were only 3 tables occupied outside for which orders must have been placed way before ours. Maybe because we were tired of waiting, we found the food unimpressive. Well, my wife thought we wasted our money.

Rude! Can't even get something to drink. I saw how they just interupted someone mid sentence, who just wanted to ask something. Terrible place! Really, what a joke. Don't have anything positive to say about this place. Please do yourself a favor, and avoid this tourist trap!

I had my lunch here when I visited the village. The soup was ok (not my taste for 100%), the filled Pepper and the local cheese were good. All together it was so much I didn't neer any dinner in the Evening. Friendly staff.

Delicious!! Amazing garlic shrimp with fried potatoes, and the salmon with orange cream sauce was melt in your mouth flavorful and tender.

Quite expensive for what you get, typical touristic prices. Meat was nice quality and grilled perfectly, other dishes were ok, salad was underwhelming. So not bad but also not a meal we'll remember.

In general okay. For our experience there was no consistent in quality between dishes. Some were very good (langostinos) other not so much. (Huevos con jamon) Service was good.

Great service, way better than the one next door.

Service from one of the men was absolutely shocking as all of our group is eating in this restaurant except one and he has very rudely asked us to not drink a coffee in the Bar !! this is absolutely shocking as i men’s who has any problem with the coffee but apparently this person has !! service from a lady here was excellent and she is very polite and helpful

We were the last people to arrive for lunch before they were due to close so it felt a bit weird as more attention was given to removing chairs and preparing for closing than us. Generally speaking the food was quite tasty but the whole dishes just didn’t work together. Duck came with thick fat skin covered in sauce, potatoes with cream and pickled peppers. It would have been better to have sauce on the side or crispy skin as there was so much fat to remove before you could get to meat and by then most of sauce went with it, pickled peppers just didn’t not work, simple roasted veggies would have been better, oh and loose the cream from the potatoes. Same for flamenquin de merluza, which came with rice, far too dry, needed some sauce and perhaps those pickled peppers and for sure potatoes, not rice. So yeah quite tasty individually but together it just didn’t work.

I cannot give more stars for food. There was nothing special & even the french fries were not well fried. But the atmosphere & the staffs were so nice. ;)

Really cool town with a great looking street of cave bars. Parking not so easy but don't follow your GPS all the way to the bar in the car. Part before you get there.

We sat here because it was not busy as the other places, but we soon regretted it. Terrible service and mediocre tapas for the price.

Saturday morning getting up late I hoped on a taxi and for 29 euro(tip included) I reached Setenil de las Bodegas. I won’t dwell on this little place too much because I am planning to write an article at the end of the series mentioning all those places I found wonderful in my trip. However I will stop and write a short review for Bar la Escueva, a place I took a small meal in on a busy Saturday week. The bar is big, well at least comparing to those from Ronda and I can honestly say that I think it is about the same size as all three places I tried in Ronda. Plus a couple of tables outside so yes, it is big. The prices are a bit higher than in Ronda but even though I ate just a small meal I can honestly say that the food was good. The liver pate, the bread and jamon blended wonderfully and this was one of the nicest surprises from my trip even though it was just a simple, small meal

Kitchen for lunch opens around 12:30pm. we had a lovely meal if croquettas, shrimp+salmon skewers, lamb skewers and a litre of sangria! The folks at the restaurant were pleasant!