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Mesón El YunquePhoto via Google, Dulma Acope
RestaurantGranadaSpain

Mesón El Yunque

4.2(581 on Google)Logged by Murray
Hours
Today: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 7:30 – 11:30 PM
Getting there
In the Albaicín, beside Plaza de San Miguel Bajo

Why it’s in the log

Mesón El Yunque sits right on Plaza de San Miguel Bajo, one of the smaller, quieter squares in Granada's Albaicín quarter, away from the viewpoints that pull most visitors up the hill. It's a straightforward restaurant with a 4.2 rating from 580 reviews — modest numbers that match a modest, local-facing place.

There's nothing performative about it; it reads as a neighbourhood spot that happens to sit on an attractive square, not the other way around.

A good option for a meal after wandering the Albaicín's lanes, away from the busier restaurants closer to the Alhambra viewpoints.

“One of the quieter squares in the Albaicín, and this is the restaurant on it locals actually use.”

MMurrayAvid traveller

What people said recently

From Google reviews · see all 581 ↗
Bill Young5 months ago
5

“The food is unpretentious, but delicious Spanish comfort food with generous portions. We ate here twice & family that owns it is so friendly. We had lunch & ordered 2 salads that were so delicious & filling with the portions. Dinner we had…”

Karo Grigoryan6 months ago
5

“The best and authentic place of Granada. The food , the service , the tapas are incredible !!😍 I strongly recommend this place. And daamn. The SANGRIA. Don not miss it !’!!! The place can’t be more authentic - on the San Miguel Bajo…”

Jackson3 months ago
5

“food was ⛽️ owners were super nice and great view from the table. definitely coming back”