CHICA DE MAZARRÓN

Menú del Día, or menu of the day in English, is traditionally a large, economic meal eaten at lunch time and consists of multiple courses.  Most places traditionally serve their Menú del Día between around 2 & 4 but this can vary depending on the restaurant you visit. The menu generally changes daily, depending on what local produce is available and what's in season. Typically this has been considered a poor man or woman's meal, due to it's economic value but actually because of the fresh local produce  used, these menus are often of good quality and nutritional balance.  Most usually they are around three of four courses and often include a small beer or wine and bread with Alioli, a traditional Spanish garlic sauce or dip. We are extremely lucky here in Mazarron to have such a vast array of places offering Menú del Dia and at good quality.  Walking around the marina and along the paseo, in El Puerto de Mazarrón, after work the other evening I spotte...

One of the absolute key reasons for me moving to Spain was the feeling of community, the fantastic foods available and the general social life being so heavily influenced by good local food & drink and the awesome local businesses providing it.  I was lucky that when I first moved here I already had friends in the area who would provide me tips and recommendations of local bars and restaurants but there has been one constant, outstanding resource that has taken me to places I'd never of found and given me the opportunity to try new, outstanding, quality delights. Let me introduce to you to the Facebook group and social media gateway to everything foodie in Mazarrón and our surrounding areas.... Celebrating food and drink in Puerto de Mazarron and surrounding area 💪💪 This facebook group has always been a great resource for independent reviews on great places to eat and drink, where to find certain ingredients or bargains to cook with, recipe sharing and lots, lots more.  ...