Taberna Casa Manteca is a bar in Cadiz Centro, Cádiz. Rated 4.6 stars from 17759 Google reviews. Known for tortillitas de camarones and wine selection. Best for groups and solo dining. Price range: €10-20.
Taberna Casa Manteca is rated 4.6★ on Google (17,759 reviews) and 4.3★ on TripAdvisor (3,159 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
Rankings updated July 2026
Taberna Casa Manteca
Across 17,324 rated reviews, 91% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.6★ |
| Reviews | 17,759 |
| 1-star share | 3.1% |
| Best for | Dinner |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“We ordered seasoned potatoes, adobo, cuttlefish, croquettes and prawn omelettes.”
“Pedimos papas aliñadas, adobo, chocos, croquetas y tortillas de camarones.”
“I loved it – a great place for tapas and a beer or a glass of good wine”
“Me encantó buen lugar para tapear y tomar una cerveza o buenos vinos”
“The Payoyo cheese is absolutely delicious, and the waiters are really efficient and friendly.”
“El queso payoyo buenísimo y los camareros super eficientes y majos.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
20,918 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Cádiz's most celebrated shrimp-fritter shrine—uncompromising, packed, and worth the wait.
You want the city's most celebrated tortillitas de camarones in an unvarnished, century-old taberna.
About Taberna Casa Manteca
Taberna Casa Manteca is a century-old institution in Cádiz's La Viña neighbourhood, celebrated for tortillitas de camarones that reviewers consistently rank among the city's finest. The bar's authentic Andalusian atmosphere—walls lined with carnival posters and vintage photographs—draws both locals and tourists seeking genuine tapas culture. Beyond the signature shrimp fritters, the kitchen delivers standout croquetas, gambones fritos, pulpo a la gallega, and cured Iberian charcuterie at prices that hover around €15 per person. The wine list earns particular praise, and service moves with notable speed despite the venue's popularity and standing-room constraints. Reviewers emphasise the quality-to-price ratio and the uncompromising commitment to traditional Gaditano cooking.
In the last 90 days, Taberna Casa Manteca has drawn 29 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Tortillitas de camarones
Reviewers across multiple languages call them 'the best in the city', 'spectacular', and 'mind-blowing'—the signature dish that defines the venue's reputation.
Wine selection
GBP highlights 'Muy buena selección de vinos' and reviewers praise the quality and value of wine offerings.
Authentic Andalusian atmosphere
Described as a 'centenario' institution with 'ambiente auténtico y castizo', walls of carnival posters and vintage photos, embodying La Viña's traditional gaditano identity.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Taberna Casa Manteca
Yes. GBP data marks it 'Popular for solo dining', and the bar seating and standing-room layout suit independent diners. Reviewers praise attentive, rapid service.
The tortillitas de camarones (shrimp fritters). Reviewers across languages call them the best in Cádiz. The kitchen also excels at croquetas, gambones fritos, and Iberian charcuterie.
Around €15 per person for a full tapas meal with wine. Reviewers emphasise excellent value and generous portions.
No. One reviewer notes 'suele estar lleno y no reservan' (usually full and they don't take reservations). Arrive early or expect a wait.
Yes. Service options include 'Asientos al aire libre' (outdoor seating), though the bar's popularity means tables fill quickly.
GBP highlights 'Muy buena selección de vinos' (very good wine selection). Reviewers praise both quality and value, though one noted a specific bottle was not to their taste.
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