- Standout CachopoPrime meat, crisp coating
- House VermouthServed with a tapa
- Generous PlatesDishes made to savour
- Traditional FlavoursHearty Spanish cooking
- Friendly ServiceQuick, attentive care
About us
La Jila: Full-Flavoured Plates in Santander
La Jila is a spacious, thoughtfully decorated bar in Santander, ideal for enjoying a glass of wine, a house vermouth or a relaxed meal. Its offering brings together tasty sharing plates, generous dishes and traditional Spanish cooking, with cachopo and prawns standing out in customer reviews. Subtle décor and soft music create a comfortable setting for a casual drink, a bite to share or dinner. Friendly, efficient service completes an experience rated 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 228 reviews.
Menu
Our menu
Cantabrian Fried Squid
Fresh squid lightly battered and fried to order, tender inside and crisp outside.
€12.50
Allergens: Gluten · Molluscs · Egg
House Russian Salad
Potato, carrot, tuna and egg bound with homemade mayonnaise and a touch of pickles.
€9.57
Allergens: Fish · Egg · Mustard
Mussels in Fisherman’s Sauce
Galician mussels cooked in a fisherman’s sauce with white wine, garlic and parsley.
€11.50
Allergens: Molluscs · Sulphites
Creamy Ham Croquettes
Golden croquettes with a crisp coating and a rich, creamy ham filling.
€10.50
Allergens: Gluten · Dairy · Egg
Traditional Steak Tartare
Beef seasoned to order with mustard, pickle, capers and egg yolk.
€18.50
Allergens: Egg · Mustard · Sulphites
Galician-style octopus
Tender octopus with potato, sweet paprika and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
€18.50
Allergens: Molluscs
Santoña anchovies with roasted peppers
Cantabrian anchovy fillets served over roasted peppers and dressed with olive oil.
€16.50
Allergens: Fish
Peppers stuffed with cod
Roasted peppers filled with flaked cod and finished with a smooth homemade sauce.
€15.50
Allergens: Fish · Dairy
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Location
Contact
Calle San Luis 13, 39010 Santander
942 40 28 00Opening hours
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday09:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday09:00 – 23:00
- Thursday09:00 – 23:00
- Friday09:00 – 23:00
- Saturday10:00 – 23:00
- Sunday11:00 – 16:00
Reviews
What our guests say
Sergio Santamaría
Nice, spacious place to enjoy some wine and tapas. The service was mediocre, but the prawns were good.
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Pepe
We had a really, really good dinner. The restaurant is subtly decorated. Proper Spanish food, the kind you rarely find anymore. The dishes are hearty and the food is really good, what a pleasure. The service is excellent. Enrique is a top-notch waiter; I wish more establishments in Santander had waiters of Enrique’s caliber. I’ll be back.
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Fernando Hoz Cuerno
We were recommended this restaurant for its cachopo, and the experience was simply spectacular. Top-quality meat, a perfect coating, and a flavor that transports you. It had been a long time since I’d tasted one this good! But beyond the food, what really makes the difference is the team. Miriam, the waitress who served us, is a true professional. She’s quick, attentive, and has that spark of friendliness that makes your meal taste even better. It’s a pleasure to visit places where you’re treated with such warmth and efficiency. Key points: The Cachopo: A must-try. Large, delicious, and cooked to perfection. Service: Miriam is fantastic; she made us feel right at home. Value for money: One of the best in the area. We’ll definitely be back! If you’re in Santander and want to enjoy a truly great meal, don’t think twice.
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Carlos
Lovely place, nicely decorated with soft music… We had the set menu, which only offered two starters and two main courses, but the food was delicious and plentiful. The service was outstanding, we were very well looked after, served quickly, and always greeted with a smile. That’s the way it should be.
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Silvia Gándara
We heard that the restaurant had reopened this week, so we went in for a drink today. Outstanding service, delicious portions, and the house vermouth was exquisite. They also serve a tapa, which is worth highlighting in Santander. We’ll be back.
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