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Aguadulce  ·  Almería

Children of maize,
heirs to the tapa. Mexico served as tapas

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Who we are

It all started around
a tableThe way the best stories in Mexico always begin.

A Mexican family who came to Aguadulce with one simple idea: to share Mexico the way it is lived at home.

¡Viva México! over the map of Mexico — the heart of Alebrijes Tapería Mexicana

We took the Andalusian tradition of the tapa and joined it with the richness of one of the oldest cuisines in the world. At Alebrijes food is never just food: it is memory, identity and community. That is why maize sits at the centre of everything we do… because before we were cooks, we were Children of the Maize.

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Food tour · Every Sunday

How it works

  1. Take a seat No menu, nothing to choose.
  2. Tacos from all over Mexico keep coming The kitchen brings out every taco in the house, plus new dishes.
  3. You say when The journey ends whenever you want.
The Tacografía in tour mode: a map of Mexico with an Alebrijes taco in each state The journey, on the map Every taco comes from a Mexican state. See the route of the journey on the Tacografía. See the journey
Per person€18.90
Children aged 5 to 14€8.90

Drinks and desserts not included.

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The soul of the place

An alebrije
turned restaurant

Mexican cooking in Aguadulce with the soul of an alebrije: colour, roots and plenty of cheek. Every corner here has something to say.

Wall of alebrije paintings and the definition of an alebrije at Alebrijes Tapería Mexicana

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Alebrije

A fantastical creature where animals, colours and dreams all mix together. Just like our cooking: many roots and a single identity.

The phrase 'Aquí se viene a taconear' at the entrance to Alebrijes Tapería Mexicana

At the entrance

Aquí se viene a taconear

Taconear is not a dance: it means going at the tacos non-stop, ordering more and leaving nothing… not even for the road.

'Orinita vengo' sign in the toilets at Alebrijes Tapería Mexicana

The toilets

Orinita vengo

Away you go and back in a tick; your taco adores you and is waiting there, lovely and warm… you'll be devouring it in no time!

The phrase 'Mexicano que se respeta no dice coger' on the wall at Alebrijes Tapería Mexicana

On the wall

No se dice "coger"

No self-respecting Mexican would ever say it: back home the verb means something far ruder. Here you "agarrar" your taco instead, and tuck in happily.

Entrance to Alebrijes Tapería Mexicana beneath a woven sky of colourful awnings

The entrance

Step in under the woven sky

A hand-woven canopy of a thousand colours and flowers; cross the threshold with a smile: this is where the flavours begin.

Map of Mexico showing Alebrijes' tacos in their home states Tacografía Where does each taco come from? Tap a state on the map and we'll tell you the story of its taco and how many we've served so far. Open the taco map
The Space

Your next night out
starts right here

A corner of Alebrijes Tapería Mexicana in Aguadulce, Almería The atmosphere at Alebrijes Tapería Mexicana in Aguadulce, Almería A detail of the dining room at Alebrijes Tapería Mexicana in Aguadulce, Almería Inside Alebrijes Tapería Mexicana in Aguadulce, Almería A table at Alebrijes Tapería Mexicana in Aguadulce, Almería
Aguadulce · Almería

Sunshine outside,
colour within

A turquoise front, stools in a thousand colours, a terrace with cacti, parasols and even a bicycle that never goes anywhere. At Alebrijes every corner is a photo, and every photo, a smile.

Outdoor terrace Indoor dining room Private bookings Mexican cooking Margaritas and mezcal
The Community

What our
guests say

★★★★★

"100% Mexican tapas. Quite different from what we are used to in Spain. Everything homemade and delicious. The service was wonderful. Special mention for the tres leches cake."

— BELÉN M.
★★★★★

"The staff are a pleasure, every one of them friendly and attentive. The food is delicious and the place is tiny but so welcoming, with beautifully thought-out decor. We will definitely be back."

— FREDO R.D.
★★★★★

"A ten out of ten experience! As a coeliac you always feel wary in new places, but here I felt completely safe. They took the gluten-free side of things really seriously."

— LAURA S.
★★★★★

"An absolute delight. The tacos are delicious and the guacamole with chicharrón is spectacular. The menu is not huge, but it has everything."

— CLAU
★★★★★

"An excellent choice for Mexican food, looked after by Rafael and his family. A small restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. The Mexican tapas have wonderful flavour and presentation."

— CARLOS G.
★★★★★

"A gem of a place. Excellent food and a warm welcome. For anyone who is wary of spicy food, do come along: you are going to enjoy it."

— GUSTAVO P.
Loyalty club

Join the
alebrije clan

Loyalty Club - Alebrijes Tapería Mexicana

Your alebrije number is your identity

Scan the QR code (or tap the button on your phone) and WhatsApp will open with the message already written. Send it and you will get your alebrije number: from that moment on, that number is you in the house, your identity as a guest. With it you collect points on every visit and climb the ranks of the clan. No cards, no apps… just you, your number and a serious appetite for tacos.

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Rise through the clan
of the Alebrijes

Every visit takes you closer to the top. These are the ranks you can reach as a member of the club.

Alebrije

Your spirit awakens. When you join the club you become an Alebrije and start collecting points on every visit.

Alebrije Mayor

Your fire grows. Collect points and rise to Alebrije Mayor, the elder alebrije, to unlock exclusive perks.

VIP · No. 1

Señor de los Alebrijes

The summit. Only one guest reigns as Señor de los Alebrijes, lord of the alebrijes: number one in the ranking, with the greatest perk in the house.

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