El Machi
Claiming to be the oldest tavern in Santander, specializing in three styles of rabas and various seafood rice dishes.
The tavern's name comes from the steamship Cabo Machichaco, which exploded off Calle Calderón de la Barca in 1893. The tavern claims a history of over 120 years and is now a modern seafood tavern with a strong sense of design. The rabas are prepared in three different ways, fried using stone-ground flour and olive oil. There is a wide selection of rice dishes, including clam rice, squid a banda rice, and squid ink rice, as well as Santoña and Laredo anchovies. Some recent reviews have criticized the rabas for being on the smaller side and prices being high. Operating hours vary across platforms, so it is best to confirm before going. Located on Calle Calderón de la Barca in the city center.
Opening hours
Lunch around 12:00-17:00, dinner around 20:00-24:00; Sun-Mon often open for lunch only, closing days vary by source, please call to confirm
Nearby sights
- Santander Cathedral
- Mercado de la Esperanza
- Centro Botín
- Jardines de Pereda & Paseo de Pereda
- Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria
- Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico
- Gran Casino del Sardinero
- El Sardinero Beach