Situated right on the banks of the Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir and just a few kilometers from El Chorro, this once tiny bar (kiosko) serving drinks in the 1950’s is now an enormous bar restaurant with a capacity for over 400 people eating at the same time.
This bar restaurant is also an important navigation point as it is right next to the tunnel leading to the entry point for the Caminito del Rey
There are fantastic views of the surrounding scenery and just opposite access down to the lake. you are only a a five minute walk taking you to the reservoir dam and past the kings chair cut from Stone.
Restaurant Kioskos menu is extensive and serves traditional meat dishes such as pork cheeks, wild boar in red wine and grilled lamb chops. There are plenty of salads and egg based dishes for vegetrians and the home made puddings and sweets are of exceptional quality. Flans, the house pudding, crema catalana) homemade coconut cake and homemade almond tart to name just a few. The owners and staff are very friendly and experienced so a stop over here for lunch or dinner is well worth it. All in all a highly recommended place to eat close to El Chorro, the Camino del Rey and Guadalhorce reservoirs.
El Kiosko website is in Spanish but its worth a look to get an idea of the place and the photos of the food and surroundings speak for themselves.
Frequently asked questions about the El Kiosko restaurant at the Caminito del Rey
Restaurante El Kiosko is a large bar-restaurant located on the banks of the Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir, just a few kilometers from El Chorro. It started as a small bar in the 1950s and has expanded to seat over 400 diners. The restaurant is an important landmark next to the tunnel leading to the Caminito del Rey entrance.
El Kiosko features a wide menu of traditional meat dishes, including pork cheeks, wild boar in red wine, and grilled lamb chops. Vegetarian options include salads and egg-based dishes. The restaurant is also well-known for its homemade desserts like flan, crema catalana, coconut cake, and almond tart.
The restaurant offers fantastic views of the reservoir and surrounding scenery. It is just a five-minute walk from the reservoir dam and the historic “King’s Chair,” a stone-cut viewpoint. There is also direct access down to the lake opposite the restaurant.
Reservations are recommended during busy tourist seasons to guarantee a table, but not always necessary during quieter times or if you are just popping in for a beer or coffee.
Yes, El Kiosko has its own parking area for customers. However, it can get very busy due to high traffic from visitors arriving for Caminito del Rey, so finding a spot may sometimes be challenging.
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