Casino Español Restaurant
Casino Español de Iquique
A Moorish-style social club building begun in 1903, beside Plaza Prat. Diners enjoy seafood paella and Spanish tapas in its ornate halls.
Located at 584 Plaza Prat. The building was designed by Miguel Retornano and construction began in 1903. Its interior features Moorish/Mudéjar-style painted decorations and arcades, making the building itself a highlight of Iquique's old town. The restaurant serves Spanish and Mediterranean dishes, including seafood paella (about a 30-minute wait), Spanish potato omelet, Madrid-style braised tripe, fried sea bass, tapas, and sangria. It has about 270 reviews on Tripadvisor, rated 3.9. Opinions are mixed. Some find it good value, while others find the paella bland. Many visitors come mainly for the setting. In recent years it has mostly served during the day. Please call ahead to confirm whether dinner is served. It can be visited together with the nearby Baquedano Pedestrian Street.
Opening hours
Recent information: Monday–Saturday about 8:30–17:00; closed Sundays. Dinner is uncertain, so please confirm.
Nearby sights
- Paseo Baquedano
- Plaza Prat & Torre Reloj
- Teatro Municipal de Iquique
- Museo Naval de Iquique
- Casino Español
- Museo Regional de Iquique
- Palacio Astoreca
- Museo Corbeta Esmeralda