Shrimp salad La Encarna
Sometimes you have an idea and then you have to find a place to develop it. Sometimes, almost always, the less frequent, it happens the other way around. To the partners of La Encarna Andalusian Bistro the last thing happened to them, the least frequent: they had a special place “Lots of character and charm” from which ideas sprouted, but one stood out, the concept of Andalusian Bistro . That is, the combination of the lifestyle of the south of Spain, the way to enjoy the table, to share food or a glass of wine, and, above all, to have a good time; with the warm and cozy french bistro decor.
Welcome to Parisian Andalusia
“Translated: the traditional tavern with small dishes at popular prices” , tells us one of the partners. The place is divided into two zones. The first is a covered court that will surely be one of the most popular in the next spring and summer nights . The second, the interior, is a small house with very high ceilings, with high and low tables, in which the art deco of the French spirit of La Encarna dominates, but its Andalusian side, cooler, also finds its niche. From the chairs to the “scrambled table” collage with photos and letters from the great-grandfather of one of the partners, who owned a popular ranch from the last century. All the work of the interior designer Sol Fernández.
Mussels in cocotte and chamomile from Sanlúcar de Barrameda
That same duality appears in the gastronomic offer who has prepared the Chef Augustine. From the Shrimp salad La Encarna to the braised duck breast . There are cordovan salmorejo, Mollete pringá from Antequera , sprigs and fried salmon, but also duck liver micuit and mussels en cocotte.
With southern or French inspiration, the important thing is the product. Very preserved. Trusted providers. The fish come to them from the markets of Conil, Barbate and Isla Cristina ; and meats from Medina Sidonia and Cumbres. It is a traditional recipe book, unpretentious, very honest and very well thought out to share, with the possibility of ask for a tapa, half portion or full portion. To try as many dishes as you like accompanied by as many wines as you want, among which the Andalusian wineries also stand out for being generous and calm.
Its interior patio, your new vice 365 days a year
WHY GO?
Through that front yard, between shadows and lights during the day, and lit by candlelight at night. Also for the cuttlefish meatballs, the tender octopus, or the La Encarna salad; and, sure, Agustina's cheesecake. And the possibility of ordering tapas, half or whole portions.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
With such an attractive space invites you to innovate. And in La Encarna they will be adding shows soon. Flamenco concerts on Wednesday nights, for example. And, attentive, soon, to your “Brunch on the patio” of Sundays.
Welcome to La Encarna Bistro Andaluz
IN DATA
Address: Recaredo Street, 2.
Telephone: 914 11 39 91
Schedule: Mon – Sat: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. / Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Sunday night: Closed
Half price: €25
**Dish of the day (Mon-Fri) **: €14
Its interior, delicate and luminous