La Tana, Cabo de Palos: menu, caldero (the local fish and rice stew) and reviews

Caldero (the local fish and rice stew) overlooking the boats in Cabo de Palos harbour

Restaurante La Tana is a seafood restaurant at number 2 on the harbour promenade in Cabo de Palos, with a terrace overlooking the boats. It is one of the village's classic names, and its signature dish is caldero (the local fish and rice stew): it appears in hundreds of Google reviews, far ahead of any other dish. Closed on Wednesdays, it opens for lunch and dinner the rest of the week.

The menu, dish by dish

The caldero (the local fish and rice stew) at La Tana, with its accompanying fish, is the dish that brings customers back every summer. The menu also includes La Tana rice, seafood paella and lobster rice, local fish such as dentex, sea bass and redfish, and meat for those who do not want seafood. Starters repeatedly mentioned in reviews include:

Moje murciano (Murcian tomato salad)
Tomato with bonito
Marineras (Russian salad on bread rings with anchovies) and octopus
Squid and cockles

To finish, café asiático (Cartagena's liqueur coffee) appears in a dozen reviews. There is a children's menu and house desserts. Google puts the average bill at 30 to 40 euros per person.

Where to sit

There are three options. The terrace is right beside the harbour and gets very hot in midsummer despite its parasols; the indoor dining room has air conditioning; and the upstairs floor is the one reviewers recommend most for its sea views, so it is worth requesting it when booking. There is also a private dining room for groups, and dogs are allowed on the terrace.

What customers say

Reviews describe a long-established restaurant that fills up at lunchtime, with quick waiting staff despite the crowds. There is free street parking, highchairs and a baby changing table. For another place to eat beside the harbour, browse the restaurants in Cabo de Palos and La Manga.

Frequently asked questions

What day does La Tana close in Cabo de Palos?

Wednesdays. The rest of the week it opens from mid-morning until the evening, serving lunch and dinner.

How much does a meal at La Tana cost?

The average spend is around 30 to 40 euros per person. Ordering shellfish pushes the bill up considerably.

What is on the menu at La Tana?

Caldero (the local fish and rice stew), La Tana rice, paella and lobster rice, fish such as dentex, and starters including moje (a tomato salad), tomato with bonito, marineras (Russian salad on bread rings with anchovies) and squid. There is a children's menu.

Do you need to book at La Tana?

Yes. It fills up at lunchtime, especially in summer. If you want the upstairs floor with sea views, request it when booking.

Are dogs allowed at La Tana?

Yes, on the outdoor terrace.

Can you order takeaway at La Tana?

Yes. Google says it offers takeaway, although it does not deliver.

La Tana

Caldero (the local fish and rice stew) overlooking the boats in Cabo de Palos harbour

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