Creative Mediterranean taberna draws diners with modern tapas and rice.
Photo Credit: Taberna La Maka
LAID-BACK, avant-garde cuisine in one of the Costa Blanca’s more charming fishing towns: guests and locals in Guardamar del Segura are increasingly choosing La Maka, a modern Mediterranean taberna, for a relaxed and savoury meal, that combines the best of fresh Alicante dishes with the intimacy of a hometown atmosphere.
La Maka, located on Avenida Pinos near the town’s iconic pine forest, enjoys a prime location while offering guests a menu that reinvents traditional Mediterranean and international tapas by using local products. Inspired by the region’s culinary heritage, the restaurant centres on a respect for its raw ingredients, a passion for showcasing local products and a dedication to its customers.
A Mediterranean menu with an international twist: from Mexican-inspired tacos to Japanese influences
The menu is a blend of Mediterranean and worldwide influences, with rice dishes being a cornerstone of the offerings and reflecting Guardamar del Segura’s identity as a coastal town. Starters include the goat cheese salad with mango vinaigrette, creamy prawn croquettes and grilled octopus with a special Canary Islands sauce.
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Main rice dishes include traditional paellas with accompaniments of blue crab, prawns, tuna, squid and vegetables. Other hearty meals include the pork taco with guacamole, the stir fry with Japanese mushrooms and hoisin sauce and the cod gratin with honey alioli.
Finally, guests can finish off their delicious meal with some dessert, with options including cheesecake, mille-feuille of hazelnut ganache and chocolate crazines.
A pleasant atmosphere a stone’s throw from Guardamar’s locally famed pine forest
Beyond the menu, the atmosphere in the restaurant is warm and welcoming. The interior features bright Mediterranean décor, with ocean-blue colours being the highlight of the design. An outdoor terrace also offers guests a fantastic view of Guardamar’s pine forest, with a pleasant and nature-focused environment for relaxed lunches and evening meals.
With attentive service, traditional dishes with a creative twist and a laid-back setting, La Maka has become a standout destination in Guardamar del Segura’s dining scene, offering a fresh perspective on Mediterranean gastronomy while honouring its local roots in style.
T. 865 75 83 05
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