Costa Esperanza - Níjar

Visiting San Jose from Mojacar Noticed the prices in this restaurant are generally more expensive, and drinks are much smaller …. But cost the same or more. Asked for Paella with no onions or garlic, for two people. It came with onions and garlic. Croquettes de pollo were deep-fried and soggy. Brought me a ‘complimentary’ breaded chicken breast which I had said ‘no thanks’ to when they offered. It arrived also saturated in fat. Asked for a drink: 1/4 glass of beer with bottle of sprite …. They brought me a full glass of beer. For sure, they’re here to capture passing trade but not trying to build a regular client base …. But, if fish is your thing …. Then maybe this could be your thing ….

We were welcomed pleasantly but it was downhill from then on. We asked if the house wine was dry, it really wasn’t and was barely drinkable. We ordered a fish paella which was truly awful , totally dry tuna and tasteless rice... the staff knew we were not happy and studiously ignored us. One of our worst restaurant experiences in the many years I have travelled to Spain. At least they didn’t charge us for the paella. AVOID

Though not quite as bad as some have found, it was pretty mediocre we only went because it was actually open on a February lunchtime. Wines are marked up too much and the service was really chaotic. With this great position at the beginning of the marina area, this place feels like it’s become rather lazy and complacent. Nearby places like Mediterraneo and Quatros Nudos are in a different league in fact several leagues better for about the same overall price.

Excelente lugar en el puerto de San José, con una deliciosa cocina mediterránea y un personal muy atento y dedicado. Ha sido un verdadero placer comer allí, ¡sin duda volveremos en nuestra próxima visita al Cabo de Gata!

Personal amabilisimo, te invitan a la primera caña para refrescarte del calor. Después- infinidad de opciones para comer de primer nivel.