Ruta De La Tapa
We are new to Torrevieja and while looking at properties our Realtor told us there are food and wine events throughout the year, one of them he referred to as Tapas week. We kept our eyes open and sure enough came upon a flier for the Ruta De La Tapa. This is an event which takes place over two weekends, eight days total. 43 restaurants are participating offering unusual and creative tapas with a glass of wine for $2-$2.5 Euros. We managed to make it to 16 of them, this was a fun week introducing us to a large amount of area restaurants, all within walking distance.
La Bodeguilla Del Mullins
Cebiche De Lubina (Sea Bass Ceviche) 
Mini Burger Pollo A La Mexicana
This was our first stop, a cozy little wine bar. The wine pairing they offered was quite good and we immediately got excited about the week ahead.
La Barra De Chicotes
Ajoarriero conquense. A typical Cuenca dish of salted cod, potato and egg 
Costilla Adobada Chicotes (pork ribs)
Las Columnas
Marmitaco De Atun (tuna, potato, sauce) 
Royal de pato. (Duck confit, pancake, fried beets and sweet potatoes)
Las Columnas has one of the best locations as you can see. We also agreed at the end of the week they may have had our favorite wine offering. Both dishes were excellent.
Bar Taperia Los Zamoranos
El Rulo de hojaldre relleno de marisco y salsa de necoras. (Puff pastry filled with seafood and crab) 
El ternasco guisado al estilo campestre (a stew of potato and meat)
Pantasana
Tosta de solomillo tropical sobre pan de cristal. This was interesting, filet mignon with tropical flavors. 
Caballito Tex mex
Bar La Gaviota
La Bella Lola
Albondigas de pollo con salsa de coliflor. Chicken skewer with cauliflower sauce 
Brocheta de cazon con verduritas. Fried fish with vegetables
Ole Del Mar
And that brings us to the end of weekend 1. It’s also worth noting that each restaurant will offer different Tapas on week 2.
Bar Amapola
Patata Rellena Gratinada 
Ragu de ternera
Well this is a great start to week 2. Both of these dishes were so good we each ordered a second round.
Martinis
Briwat de pollo a la canela. Reminded me of pastilla the savory Morrocan pastry dish 
Tosta de Solomillo con Foei Y Cebolla Caramelizada. Sirloin roast, foe gras, carmelized onion
Restaurante Pepes
Canape de patata con huevo de codorniz y chorizo 
Alitas de pollo fritas con salsa miel y mostsza
Meson El Huertano
Alcachofa rellena con vinagreta 
Brocheta de pollo al estilo huertano
The two above restaurants are located near to each other and they were both packed as we showed up during the Menu Del Dia. The food coming out looked great, the four dishes we had were excellent so we plan on returning and trying the Menu Del Dia.
Restaurante El Pescador
Salpicon aguacate, langostino y salmon 
Bacalao s marisco con brandada
These may be the prettiest plates of the week. We may need to come back and experience a full meal.
La Encina
La berbena, berenjena horneada a baja temperatura y queso de cabra gratinado 
Solomillo asturiano
El Rincon Del Norte
Cachopito 
La carreta
El Faro de Torrevieja Mejilloneria
Cazon con ailioli 
Tiras de pollo al queso. Basically fried chicken covered in a cheese sauce
And there you have it! It was a great week. We made it to 16 out of the 43 restaurants, not too bad. We will try and do better next year.
