Tablao El Arenal

Tablao El Arenal takes its name from the Arenal neighborhood in Seville between the Cathedral and the Guadalquivir river. The central location, just a few blocks from the Maestranza bullring, is within a typical 17th century Andalusian building which has been transformed into an intimate performance space in the style of the traditional tablaos. The venue has a capacity for up 110 guests and Tablao El Arenal holds two nightly performances which last approximately 60 minutes and feature some of Seville's best flamenco.

Founded over 25 years ago, several of the regular artists have won national and international dance awards. Tablao El Arenal has also been designated as the best flamenco show in Seville by the New York Times. The performance consists of seventeen different artists who cover a variety of the flamenco palos (styles), always with the dedication to offer a pure and authentic show. The performers’ inspiration comes from Curro Velez, former dancer as well as founder and owner of the tablao, who once said "I was born in Triana and I am a gypsy. What I present is truly authentic; the wealth of popular Andalusian flamenco culture that has taken on a universal dimension through those who share my blood".

The decoration and atmosphere in the main dining room is pure Andalusian. Several antique prints and flamenco posters line the walls, featuring themes typical of Seville such as the April Fair. Seating is around three quarters of the stage.  As a smaller venue Tablao El Arenal offers a good view from any location in the room.

Program and cast

Dinner time: one hour before the show

Tapas Menu

Cold tapas

-Ball of foie gras with fig preserves

-Salmon and avocado tartar with tartar sauce

-Salmorejo (cold, puréed vegetable soup) with a Spanish ham and quail egg garnish

Hot tapas

-Fried hake cubes, wakame seaweed and caramelized onion with mild aioli

-Our traditional codfish with tomato sauce

-Iberian pork tenderloin with creamy truffled potatoes

Dessert

-Dulce de leche mousse, Genoise cake, and banana ice cream

Drinks

-1 drink per person included: beer, wine, refreshments, mineral water

Dinner Menu

First course, choice of:

-Tartar of salmon and avocado with tartar sauce and toasted bread

-Salmorejo (cold, puréed vegetable soup) with garnished with cured Spanish ham and quail egg

-Salad with burrata cheese, Raf tomatoes, red pesto, cured cheese and honey mustard vinaigrette

-Grilled seasonal vegetables with two sauces (tartar and roasted garlic cream)

-“Broken” eggs, fried potatoes, Iberian panceta and foie shavings

Second course, choice of:

-Centre-cut tenderloin steak, grilled pâté and a generous wine sauce with French toast

-Creamy octopus rice with paprika aioli

-Our version of cordon-bleu with a truffle and mushroom cream

-Iberian pork tenderloin at low temperature with creamy truffled potatoes

-Grilled hake skewer, cream of leeks and potatoes, mushroom cream and baby carrots

-Grilled octopus’ tentacle with seasonal vegetables and Idiazábal cheese sauce

Dessert, choice of:

-Chocolate ganaché, custard cream, cookie, and vanilla ice cream

-Dark chocolate lava cake with raspberry jam

-Dulce de leche mousse, Genoise cake, and banana ice cream

Drinks:

-1 Glass of Sherry or Beer, 1 Glass White or Red Rioja, Mineral water (non-alcoholic alternatives available)

Vegetarian / Vegan Menu

Appetizer, choice of:

-Cordovan Salmorejo (cold, puréed vegetable soup)

-Vegetables in tempura

First course, choice of:

-Mille-feuille of vegetables with pesto sauce and *cheese gratin (optional)

-Grilled seasonal vegetables with two sauces (tartar and roasted garlic cream)

-Gratin wild asparagus with hollandaise sauce

Second course, choice of:

-Seasonal vegetable ratatouille

-Spinach with chickpeas and fried bread

-Sticky rice with seasonal vegetables

Dessert, choice of:

-Fruit salad

-Chocolate ganaché, custard cream, cookie, and vanilla ice cream (lacto-ovo-vegetarian)

-Dark chocolate lava cake with raspberry jam (lacto-ovo-vegetarian)

-Dulce de leche mousse, Genoise cake, and banana ice cream (lacto-ovo-vegetarian)

Drinks:

-1 Glass of Sherry or Beer, 1 Glass White or Red Rioja, Mineral water (non-alcoholic alternatives available)

Children's Menu

First course:

-Tagliatelle with homemade tomato sauce, with parmesan and basil au gratin

Second course:

-Breaded chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese

Dessert:

-Ice cream trio topped with color sprinkles and cream

Drink:

-1 drink per person included: Juice, refreshments and mineral water

Observations 

The tickets will not be sent by post. The confirmation email will serve as your tickets and the reservation will be held under your name at the venue. You can either print the confirmation email or present a copy of the email on a Smartphone or tablet.