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What to order
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Tapas
Highly recommended multiple times for their great variety, authenticity, and high quality. Reviews highlight the extensive menu with over 50 tapas choices, all described as delicious and varied, making tapas the standout dish at this restaurant.
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Fish Platter
Specifically mentioned as fresh and amazing, the fish platter is recommended for seafood lovers and praised for its freshness and quality.
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Dates Wrapped in Bacon
Recommended as a tasty tapas option, specifically noted in one review for its flavor and uniqueness.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 1 to 5 PM, 8 PM to 12 AM |
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| Tuesday | 1 to 5 PM, 8 PM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 1 to 5 PM, 8 PM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 1 to 5 PM, 8 PM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 1 to 5 PM, 8 PM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 1 to 5 PM, 8 PM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 1 to 5 PM, 8 PM to 12 AM |
About El Trovador
El Trovador is a restaurant in Cartagena, Murcia, serving Mediterranean and Spanish food with a strong tapas focus. Reviewers consistently praise the tapas selection, fresh seafood, friendly service, and good prices. The menu is described as extensive, with dishes like croquettes, goat cheese, baby squid, fish platters, and dates wrapped in bacon mentioned often. It is a casual, cozy place that is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining.
Amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is El Trovador known for?
El Trovador is best known for its tapas, especially the wide choice of hot and cold small plates and the fresh seafood that reviewers call authentic and high quality. People also repeatedly mention croquettes, baby squid, goat cheese, and fish platters as standouts.
What dishes are most recommended at El Trovador?
Reviewers most often recommend the croquettes, baby squid, goat cheese tapas, fish platter, and dates wrapped in bacon. The seafood is frequently described as fresh, and the tapas selection is praised for being varied and extensive.
What is the atmosphere like at El Trovador?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with a calm feel even when it is busy. Reviewers mention it works well for groups and big parties, but it is also popular for solo dining and relaxed meals with friends or family.
Is El Trovador good value for money?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly say the prices are good or the food is a good price, and the listed range is €10–20. That makes it a budget-friendly tapas spot in Cartagena, especially given the large menu and fresh seafood.
When is the best time to visit El Trovador?
Lunch and dinner both draw crowds, and one review notes it gets very busy around 2 pm. Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, so planning ahead is the safest way to avoid waiting.
Is parking available at El Trovador?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is El Trovador kid-friendly?
Yes, El Trovador is good for kids.
