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La Vaquería Mediterránea is an asador — a grill house — that sits in a bright, airy villa just outside Alicante, in the coastal town of El Campello. Its philosophy is direct: fire with intention, product with soul. The restaurant has earned a Michelin Recommended distinction, a recognition that speaks to the precision and integrity of its cooking.
Chef Sebastián Abad leads the kitchen. His approach is elemental. "Fire is his language," the restaurant notes, "flavor, his promise." Every cut of meat, every fish that leaves the grill carries the rhythm of the embers and the precision of experience. The cooking is not complicated — it is honest, rooted in the tradition of the Spanish asador, but with a clear, contemporary hand.
The setting matches the food. There is a terrace wrapped in bougainvillea — "La Buganvilla" — for dining outdoors, a bright main salon flooded with light, and a private room called El Reservado for celebrations. A garden with a sol y sombra terrace offers a more intimate spot. The spaces are open, welcoming, and designed to let the food and the company take centre stage.
The menu is built around the grill: meats, fish, chef’s suggestions, and house-made desserts. The wine list is curated to match the ember-driven cooking. The restaurant also offers a tasting menu and a prepaid card for the María José San Román group, which includes several other notable Alicante restaurants.
La Vaquería Mediterránea describes itself as "more than an asador" — a destination for those who seek flavour without artifice. The Michelin recommendation confirms that this is a place where the fire, the sea, and the Mediterranean come together with real skill.
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