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I am coming out with a few friends early July for a long weekend and wondered if anyone has recommendations of where to eat locally.  

I do enjoy Tapas and prefer to eat with the locals.  

Is there much in San Cayetano,San Javier or Balsicas? 

Have only been to San Javier once to the Notary and that was a flying visit.

Any recommendations will be gratefully received.

Will be trying out the Rose and Thistle it goes without saying.

HIya
There is lots around im sure you will find no shortage of good tapas bars and restaurants!!!!

Thanks for that.  Any personal recommendations would be appreciated as we (4 thirtysomething men) don't want to spend too much time wondering around looking like lost sheep tring to find eating and drinking establishments as our time is short.

Hi Steve & Carol,

There is a good value 'Wok Buffet' in San Javier - as you drive into the town from San Cayetano end, you get to a roundabout with a filling station on your right.  Turn right here and follow the road down and you come to a small retail park on your right.  Very good value for money and good food.  All you can eat for 9 euros and they throw in a brandy at the end and a bottle of wine to take home free of charge if you have wine with your meal.  

The only tapas we have been in is one in Lo Pagan on the beach front which is very good (just a small cafe, but with great views).  This area also has tapas bars on the beach.  The best way in is to go to Dos Mares shopping centre and the road leads in from there.

There is a Spanish tapas bar in the village at San Cayetano, the Rose & Thistle (chips look great!), spanish bar which attracts the younger age range (although they do have dominoes) and a new restaurant Joaquin's run by the previous chef at the Rose & Thistle - but we haven't been in there.

Jan & Keith

Thanks for the tips.  Have been to the wok buffet at Los Alcazares and as you say is not bad for 9 euros and will try out the one at San Javier.  Will also take a trip to Lo Pagan as have not been up that way yet.  Will of course try out the Rose and Thistle, it goes without saying.

Many Thanks