What should I order at Es Cruce?
Es Cruce
Suckling Pig
One of the most frequently recommended dishes, praised for being a standout local specialty with great flavor and generous portions.
Entrecote
Repeatedly recommended for being perfectly cooked, high quality, and excellent value for money, especially given the low price and large portion size.
Snails
Mentioned many times as a tasty local dish that people enjoyed and would order again, often described as great, delicious, or part of a strong local-food experience.
Chuleton
Recommended for its huge size, great meat quality, and very good price compared with other restaurants, making it a popular steak choice.
Frito Mallorquin
Highlighted as a classic Mallorcan dish worth trying, with reviewers calling it one of the best traditional local options on the menu.
Steak
Frequently praised for being delicious, huge, and very affordable, with reviewers emphasizing the strong value and satisfying portion size.
Grilled Chicken
Recommended as superb and a safe choice from the grill, with reviewers saying anything grilled is hard to go wrong with here.
Arros Brut
Mentioned as a traditional local dish and appreciated as part of the authentic Mallorcan food experience.
Location details
Ctra. de Palma, 0, Vilafranca de Bonany, Balearic Islands, 07250, ES
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM to 11:30 PM |
About Es Cruce
Meaty regional grills & seafood plates in a large, simple space with a shady terrace.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Es Cruce known for?
Es Cruce is best known for authentic Majorcan dishes like arroz brut, snails, quail, and suckling pig, often cooked over an open fire. Reviewers repeatedly mention the big portions and very low prices, with many saying it feels like a place where locals actually eat.
What dishes are most recommended at Es Cruce?
The most frequently recommended dishes are arroz brut, snails, quail, suckling pig, and the mallorcan fry. Reviewers also mention steaks and chuleton as standout value picks, especially because the portions are large and the prices stay in the €10–20 range.
What is the atmosphere like at Es Cruce?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and lively, with a large dining room and a shady terrace that can get crowded. It suits groups, families, and solo diners, but reviewers note it is not a fine-dining setting and can become busy enough to feel crowded at peak times.
Is Es Cruce good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers consistently call it affordable and excellent value, and the listed price range is €10–20. People mention meals like steak, chuleton, and full multi-dish meals costing far less than similar food in tourist areas, with generous portions and quick service adding to the value.
When is the best time to visit Es Cruce?
Earlier lunch service seems to be the easiest time to get a table, because several reviews mention no wait around 13:00 but long queues by mid-afternoon or around 15:00, and especially in the 9 to 11 pm window. The restaurant accepts reservations, but many reviewers still describe queues outside during busy periods.
Is parking available at Es Cruce?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Es Cruce kid-friendly?
Yes, Es Cruce is good for kids.
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