La Taberna de Cuatro Caminos

The story

La Taberna de Cuatro Caminos – Bib Gourmand in Almodóvar del Río, Spain

La calidad de lo auténtico, de lo de siempre

Cocina tradicional cordobesa is the heart of La Taberna de Cuatro Caminos, a family-run restaurant in Almodóvar del Río that has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its good quality, good value cooking. The story of the Grupo Almodóvar began more than 40 years ago as a family grocery store in the same town. Today, the group runs two restaurants – La Taberna de Almodóvar and La Taberna de Cuatro Caminos – both defined by a mix of tradition and modernity, with a firm commitment to the quality of their raw ingredients.

The croqueta that put them on the map

If you ask what they are known for, the answer is immediate: the croqueta. The restaurant’s website pays homage to Ricardo Arribas, the cook who brought his savoir-faire to Almodóvar in the 1940s after working in notable kitchens in Córdoba. He freely taught his recipes to anyone interested, and his legacy lives on in the now-famous “Croqueta de Almodóvar” – a crispy, creamy bite that awakens the taste memory of times past. The team at La Taberna de Cuatro Caminos continues that tradition, sourcing market-fresh produce and serving it in a setting that blends several distinct atmospheres, each with years of history.

A family affair

The restaurant’s three pillars – management, kitchen, and dining room – work together to ensure everything runs smoothly. The surroundings of Almodóvar del Río add to the experience, making this taberna a place where tradition and careful technique meet. Whether you come for lunch or dinner, the Bib Gourmand recognition confirms what locals have known for decades: this is authentic, well-made food served with warmth.