Axel Gebauer
Sep 21, 2026"Very nice and good food…. On Sunday no kitchen service"
Restaurant 4.3· 1,014 reviews €10 to €20
Café Español
Café Español is a casual and cozy dining spot located at C. Ruiz de Alda, 4 in Selaya, Cantabria, Spain. It offers a selection of Spanish and Cantabrian...
4.3 / 5
Guest rating
1,014
Reviews
Restaurant
Cuisine
€10 to €20
Price level
Closed
Overview
About Café Español
Café Español is a casual and cozy dining spot located at C. Ruiz de Alda, 4 in Selaya, Cantabria, Spain. It offers a selection of Spanish and Cantabrian cuisine, featuring popular dishes like Rabas, Alubias Rojas, and Chuleta de Novilla. The venue is suited for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with options for solo dining or groups.
The menu includes a variety of traditional items such as Cecina De Vacuno, Pulpo A La Gallega, and postres like Natillas and Quesada Pasiega Tradicional. Guests can enjoy a great coffee or tea selection alongside a well-curated wine list. Live music adds to the relaxed and inviting atmosphere.
Service includes dine-in with outdoor seating available, but no takeout is offered. Accessibility features include a wheelchair accessible entrance and seating, though no dedicated wheelchair parking lot is on-site. Reservations are recommended, especially for lunch and dinner.
The establishment is family-friendly, offering a kids' menu and high chairs, and accepts various payment methods including credit cards and NFC mobile payments. Visitors typically spend between 25 minutes to 2 hours per visit.
Selaya, Cantabria, Spain Spanish & Cantabrian cuisine Coffee & tea selection Live music Wine list Family-friendly & groups Wheelchair accessible entrance and seating Credit, debit & mobile payments
Quick facts
- Typical visit: 25 min to 2 hr
- Price range: €10 to €20
- Service: Outdoor seating, Dine-in only
- Contact: +34 942 59 03 93
- Reservations recommended for lunch and dinner
- Free street parking available
- Rated 4.3 from 1,014 reviews
- Kids' menu and high chairs available
On the menu
Top picks at Café Español
Signature dishes, shareable plates, and the items regulars keep coming back for.
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Amenities & features
What's available at the restaurant
Grouped by category - each group lists what's available and what isn't at Café Español.
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- No Takeout
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- No Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Salad bar
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- 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 street parking
- Parking
Hours
Opening hours
When Café Español is open during the week.
Closed
- Monday 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday 07:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location
Location & Nearby Places
Photos
Photos of Café Español
A look at the food, the dining room, drinks, and the exterior of Café Español.
Reviews
Reviews for Café Español
What recent guests say after dining at Café Español.
4.3/ 5
Based on 1,014 guest reviews
Cocido Montañés Fried Calamari Pleasant Atmosphere Menu Del Dia Pasiega Cream Traditional Food Croquettes Suckling Lamb Raciones Red Beans
Richie Gill
Sep 01, 2026"Super home cooked food, very friendly service, superb value"
Anja Udovč
Aug 28, 2026"A local restaurant where dishes are composed of few ingredients, yet these are of superb quality and create a mosaic of excellent flavor. I highly recommend alcachofas (artichokes), zamburiñas (small scallops) and tomato salad. Food was served with bread to dip-in the sauce."
Gonzalo Suárez
Aug 16, 2026"Great place for lunch or diner. Friendly staff and quality products reasonably priced."
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Café Español to help plan a visit.
The restaurant focuses on Spanish and Cantabrian dishes featuring traditional recipes and local ingredients, including specialties like Rabas, Alubias Rojas, and various desserts.
Reservations are accepted and recommended for lunch and dinner to ensure seating, especially during peak hours.
Yes, the entrance and seating areas are wheelchair accessible, but there is no designated wheelchair accessible parking lot available.
The restaurant offers dine-in and outdoor seating only; takeout service is not available.
Payments can be made using credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenience.
It is family-friendly, providing a kids' menu and high chairs to accommodate younger guests.
While exact hours might vary, guests typically spend between 25 minutes to 2 hours dining at the restaurant.
Free street parking is available near the location, facilitating access for visitors arriving by car.
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