You will have heard this a thousand times. If a roadside bar is full of trucks, it’s because the food is good.. This unwritten rule is respected on one of the roads leading to Cabo de Gata, in Almería.
In the town of Gádor, on the road to Almería, we can find one of the most incredible roadside restaurants in Spain. It uses local products, relies on traditional gastronomy and Their menu only costs 10 euros. You have to go there before everyone finds out: we will reveal the secret of its success.
The best kept secret of Andalusian truckers
Truck drivers are the professionals who have the most knowledge on the road and, therefore, They know exactly where the best places are to eat good food. and at a good price.
In the region of Almeria we can find one of its best kept secrets. If we go to the town of Gádor we will find the Bar La Rejaa charming rural inn.
Andalusia is full of excellent roadside restaurants, but none can compete with La Reja. The hostel is a reference point for all drivers and has been included in important travel guides such as the Wtransnet map, a company dedicated to the truck sector.
The restaurant was founded in 1975 and has since become a historic enclave for the people of Almería. “We have given food to all the visitors who have passed through the area, but we have survived thanks to a loyal clientele that has made La Reja what it is today; and to which we owe ourselves in our daily work”, they say in the the canvas from the hostel.
The bar with the cheapest daily menu in Andalusia
The restaurant is located in the city of Gadorone of the seven municipalities located on both banks of the Andarax River. Its geographical location has transformed the region into a crossroads that connects the capital to La Alpujarramaking it a key stopping point for truckers and other travelers.
La Reja specialises in cooking traditional Almerian dishes, but it has especially attracted attention for its price. The daily menu costs only 10 eurosfive more if you go on holiday. Plus, you can buy a sandwich from three euros.
Their daily menu consists of a first and second course (to choose from several options). It includes bread and dessert and entitles you to a free drink (water, soft drink, wine or beer).
