Restaurante Carlos

Restaurante Carlos focuses on cooking that is closely tied to Elche’s food traditions, with an emphasis on wood-fired rice dishes, locally sourced produce and several classic specialties from the area. On the menu you may find dishes such as arroz con costra (rice baked with egg), arroz con conejo y caracoles (rice with rabbit and snails), delicias de Elche, relleno de carne, salad with salazones (salt-cured fish) and capellanes, or fish from the bay. It is a solid choice if you want to try local cuisine in a rural setting. For UK, US and Australian visitors, lunch is often the main meal in this kind of restaurant and service may run later than you might expect at home, so it is wise to check opening hours in advance. Tipping in Spain is modest and optional: rounding up the bill or leaving a small amount for good service is appreciated but not expected.