BARRA José Álvarez — Wine bar in El Ejido

BARRA is the informal little brother of the only Michelin-starred restaurant in the province of Almería, La Costa, also run by chef José Álvarez. Both are under the same roof in El Ejido and share the same kitchen and wine cellar. The concept is deliberately more accessible: a bar room with wooden tables, a relaxed atmosphere, contemporary dishes and top-quality produce. Contemporary Mediterranean cooking with top ingredients: anchovies, croquetas, tomatoes, gambones, ceviche (called by many the best they've ever had), Ibérico pork gyozas, aubergine in two textures, lamb, and the signature "super-creamy vanilla custard." The wine list is impressive for this type of bar, with an extensive selection by the glass and by the bottle and expert advice from the sommelier.