Freiduría Las Flores
A century-old fried-fish stand on Flowers Square that sells freshly fried seafood by weight in paper cones, the classic budget meal in Cádiz.
Las Flores is on Topete Square (Flowers Square), next to the Central Market, and it is said to have been frying fish since the late 19th century. The classic way to eat here is to choose freshly fried fish from the display, have it weighed into a paper cone (cartucho), and take it to eat on the square or by the sea. You can also check in with the server to get on the waiting list, then go inside or sit on the terrace. The most famous items are fried baby squid (puntillitas), fried prawns, fried cuttlefish, and cazón en adobo (vinegar-marinated dogfish). The average spend is about EUR 10–20 per person. The terrace often fills up, and waits are long at peak times. Homemade churros are sold in the morning.
Opening hours
Daily 11:30–16:30 and 19:30–23:30
Nearby sights
- Plaza de las Flores (Plaza de Topete)
- Mercado Central de Abastos
- Gadir Archaeological Site
- Torre Tavira
- Avenida Campo del Sur
- Cádiz Cathedral
- Casa del Obispo
- Oratorio de la Santa Cueva