El Gecko, Esatacion Cortes de la Frontera
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El Gecko, Esatacion Cortes de la Frontera
Has anyone been for a meal at El Gecko recently? Would appreciate soome feedback. We used to love going there when it first opened, but have heard mixed reports since it changed hands
El Gecko
Hello Roz
I have just stayed in Cortes de la Frontera for a couple of weeks and visited El Gecko a few times.
The new chef Robert is fantastic, he was working down on the coast and has brought his culinary experiance with him.
This may sound sad but we had Donna Kabab for lunch one day.
In the evenings we ate mostly steak which was great, starters included Thai chicken salad and thai fish cakes. Others comented on the steak and ale pie and other delights all in the possitive.
Sara is running front of house, very well.
While we were their we saw parties up from Gibraltar, Horse Trekking groups, Walkers, Bird watchers etc. All eating and drinking, some staying in the hotel.
All in all, an excellent experiance and one we hope to have again in the near future.
Adrian
I have just stayed in Cortes de la Frontera for a couple of weeks and visited El Gecko a few times.
The new chef Robert is fantastic, he was working down on the coast and has brought his culinary experiance with him.
This may sound sad but we had Donna Kabab for lunch one day.
In the evenings we ate mostly steak which was great, starters included Thai chicken salad and thai fish cakes. Others comented on the steak and ale pie and other delights all in the possitive.
Sara is running front of house, very well.
While we were their we saw parties up from Gibraltar, Horse Trekking groups, Walkers, Bird watchers etc. All eating and drinking, some staying in the hotel.
All in all, an excellent experiance and one we hope to have again in the near future.
Adrian
Manxman living in Manchester.
I am not sure you would have to give Sara a call or drop them an email at [email protected] to be sure
We ate there Wed to Sunday inc but up in Cortes most places had shut for holidays, the big Ronda Bullfighting Festival was on and I think places close down for a break but not El Gecko.
We asked for thai fish cakes and they made them special for us. I am sure they will also do other things but the menu is quite extensive and changes weekly I think.
I have found these telephone numbers (0034) 661 124 371 & (0034) 952 153 386
Hope you have a good time, say hello to everyone for us.
Adrian & Norma
We ate there Wed to Sunday inc but up in Cortes most places had shut for holidays, the big Ronda Bullfighting Festival was on and I think places close down for a break but not El Gecko.
We asked for thai fish cakes and they made them special for us. I am sure they will also do other things but the menu is quite extensive and changes weekly I think.
I have found these telephone numbers (0034) 661 124 371 & (0034) 952 153 386
Hope you have a good time, say hello to everyone for us.
Adrian & Norma
Manxman living in Manchester.
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Re: El Gecko, Esatacion Cortes de la Frontera
Just had a quick chat with next door neighbour in Cortes. He says the new chef Rob is brilliant and the grub superb!! We are coming over post Xmas until the NY and will be sampling personally so I will report back but the news so far looks excellent for foodies in the area!!
is the sun over the yardarm yet ?
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Re: El Gecko, Esatacion Cortes de la Frontera
Recently back from New Year celebrations in Cortes. Had a brilliant evening on the 31st at El Gecko. The food was excellent and as always the atmosphere was superb as Sara and Nafecia looked after all the diners. Can't wait for the summer ............shame not to be going sooner !!
There were quite a few folk up from the coast including some from Marbella and they well all impressed. I thoroughly recommend a visit
There were quite a few folk up from the coast including some from Marbella and they well all impressed. I thoroughly recommend a visit
is the sun over the yardarm yet ?
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Re: El Gecko, Esatacion Cortes de la Frontera
Not sure why my posting today has vanished, just wanted to keep this subject up todate and tell those interested what I had discovered about the new owners at El Gecko.
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Re: El Gecko, Esatacion Cortes de la Frontera
Just back from Cortes having gone to survey the damage done to my farmhouse in the recent floods. Thank God for insurance
Anyway, I had to stay in a hotel and despite being topsy turvy with flood damage in the lower level of their hotel the new owners Bill and Maxine Findlay made me extremely welcome . El Gecko will rise to its former glory and more I am sure under their careful and sympathetic ownership. Despite being officially "closed" at the moment to sort the damage out they nonetheless did a brilliant bed and breakfast with the room being very clean and comfortable.
I ate with one one night and it was excellent fare .
They will be open soon and I will be returning with my far better half arriving on Feb 14th when Brian and Maxine are full with guests and are doing a Valentines meal and stay special .
Then its a week of shopping for EVERYTHING to replace all the flood damaged stuff
Anyway, I had to stay in a hotel and despite being topsy turvy with flood damage in the lower level of their hotel the new owners Bill and Maxine Findlay made me extremely welcome . El Gecko will rise to its former glory and more I am sure under their careful and sympathetic ownership. Despite being officially "closed" at the moment to sort the damage out they nonetheless did a brilliant bed and breakfast with the room being very clean and comfortable.
I ate with one one night and it was excellent fare .
They will be open soon and I will be returning with my far better half arriving on Feb 14th when Brian and Maxine are full with guests and are doing a Valentines meal and stay special .
Then its a week of shopping for EVERYTHING to replace all the flood damaged stuff
is the sun over the yardarm yet ?
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