In the Andalusian region you can find thousands of tapas and typical dishes that will leave you astounded. The oxtail is no less so. This traditional dish is a must if you visit this part of Spain.
This dish, although it may seem easy, is very complex to prepare. There are a great variety of preparations, from the most traditional to the most innovative.
For those who do not want to get their hands dirty in the kitchen, we bring you the best places in Seville to eat it.
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The old abacería
Located in the center of the quarter of Triana, in this bar you can taste the most typical tapas of Spanish gastronomy. Its cola de toro stands out above the rest of the dishes. In addition, you can eat it with a good wine and end up with a delicious homemade dessert, while enjoying a purest Sevillian atmosphere
- Address: Pureza street, 12, 41010 Seville
- Phone: +34 620 03 18 32

Cabo Roche
Although its location is a bit far from the center of Seville, it is worth visiting this restaurant to try its oxtail. In Cabo Roche the sauce, which goes with the dish, has a special texture, more gelatinous. Cooked with red wine this dish will not leave you indifferent.
- Address: Av. de Ramón y Cajal, no number, 41005 Seville
- Phone: +34 954 65 52 03
Los Cuevas
You should go to this place if you like traditional dishes. This restaurant, located in Los Remedios, stands out precisely for that, for its traditional cuisine. Although all their dishes are delicious, one stands out above all, the oxtail. Ask for a lot of bread to enjoy its sauce, which is delicious.
- Address: Virgen de las Huertas street, 1, 41010 Seville
- Phone: +34 954 27 80 42
Taberna del Alabardero
This tavern is for the more adventurous, for those who like to try different food, that is both contemporary and traditional at the same time. In this tavern you can taste a traditional Andalusian cuisine presented in a more innovative way. Among other dishes, highlights the cola de toro waffle with yogurt and mint cream, a different way to eat this traditional dish. In addition, its location and the views to the Cathedral and the Giralda from its terrace will be the icing on the cake.
- Address: Zaragoza street, 20, 41001 Seville
- Phone: +34 954 50 27 21
Bar Antojo
Located near one of the most emblematic places of the Andalusian capital, the Alameda de Hércules square. Here you can try different tapas in an informal and casual atmosphere. Its cola de toro, accompanied by its potato cream, is delicious and is undoubtedly one of the best tapas you can try in this restaurant. In addition to their tapas, which are incredibly tasty, their desserts stand out, to finish in the best way.
- Address: Calatrava street, 44, 41002, Seville
- Phone: +34 955 440 030
La flor de mi viña
Breathe the pure Sevillian atmosphere while you taste the traditional homemade cuisine in this bar. Its dishes may not be very complex or modern, but there is no doubt that for those who like the most traditional cuisine, this is the best place. You can’t miss their oxtail, one of the best in the city. Their secret: cook it very slowly, so that the meat takes all the taste of the sauce.
- Address: Aracena street, 3, 41010 Seville
- Phone: +34 954 33 10 34
Las piletas
If you want to live the bullfighting atmosphere, this is a restaurant you have to visit. La Piletas is a purely Andalusian restaurant, which has been visited by many famous personalities of the bullfighting world. It is the ideal place to try the Iberian ham and other typical dishes. However, its star dish is undoubtedly the cola de toro, cooked in the purest Sevillian style.
- Address: Marqués de Paradas street, 28, 41001 Seville
- Phone: +34 954 22 04 04
Victoria 8
Located in an old typical Sevillian house, this restaurant combines tradition and innovation. The quality of the cuisine, as well as the combination of flavors and textures, makes it one of the best places to try this traditional dish in a different way.
- Address: Victoria street, 8, 41010 Seville
- Phone: +34 661 67 70 70