🍷 Tasca Ximo: traditional tapas in the shade of a vine
Tasca Ximo is an old-school tapas bar on Calle Rench, in the centre of Alcossebre (Alcocebre). What visitors remember most is its courtyard terrace covered by a large grapevine, which shades the tables on summer evenings.
The dish most associated with the house is the carpaccio (TripAdvisor shows a pig’s ear version), and reviews keep mentioning the sardines, grilled cuttlefish, baby squid, mussels, patatas bravas, croquettes, octopus, red prawns and burrata salad, with torrijas (Spanish-style French toast) for dessert. It is a place for sharing plates, at roughly €10-20 per person according to Restaurant Guru. Cash, cards and meal vouchers are accepted.
It mainly works in season: in mid-October 2026 it is listed as temporarily closed on Restaurant Guru and Wanderlog, with no published reopening date. Call 644 89 90 09 before you go.
💬 What diners say
On Google it scores 4.5 out of 5 from about 980 reviews and on TripAdvisor 4.2 from 178 (figures from Restaurant Guru, October 2026). Most praised: good-quality traditional tapas at fair prices, friendly staff and the vine-covered terrace.
The usual complaints: it gets crowded and tables are hard to get, the pace is fast (some say a meal lasts 30-40 minutes), a few diners found the service slow or distant, bread is brought and charged without asking and, according to several reviews, no coffee is served.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours? According to Restaurant Guru: closed Monday; Tuesday 20:00–23:30; Wednesday to Sunday 13:00–15:30 and 20:00–23:30. In October 2026 it shows as temporarily closed, so check by phone.
Can I book? Sources disagree: some reviews say there are no bookings and you should arrive early, others suggest calling ahead at lunchtime on 644 89 90 09. The safest option is to call and ask.
How much does it cost? Around €10-20 per person, according to Restaurant Guru. There is no published set menu.
Is there a terrace? Yes, a courtyard terrace shaded by a grapevine, one of its main attractions.