At El Jardín del Califa we are launching our new spring–summer menu, featuring dishes created for this time of year and a fresher, lighter approach to dining.
From now on, those visiting us will be able to discover new seasonal dishes alongside some of the classics that continue to form part of the essence of our cuisine.
This new menu comes from what we know best: cooking in tune with the time of year, letting seasonal produce and lighter flavours lead the way.
Many of these ingredients come directly from our vegetable garden in La Muela, where we work with locally sourced produce that eventually finds its place on the table.
Among the new additions are fresh, colourful dishes such as beetroot gazpacho with feta cheese and coriander, Iranian cacik made with yoghurt, cucumber and mint, or the tomato chorba with fresh basil, which can be enjoyed either cold or hot depending on the day.
Vegetables continue to play a leading role. The Sebou salad with grapefruit combines fresh leaves, cherry tomatoes, walnuts, raisins and feta cheese in a balance of freshness and texture. Avocado hummus also joins the menu as a new take on one of those essentials that never disappear from our tables.
More indulgent dishes are also arriving. The “Zanjabil” lamb leg, with caramelised ginger, figs and apricots, or the halal chicken sufa with spiced noodles, almonds and raisins, continue that thread that has always defined Califa cuisine: the meeting point between Andalusia, North Africa and the Middle East.
And, of course, the tagines remain. The lamb tagine with seasonal vegetables and almonds, the Egyptian Milojia with okra, the Oriental Tagine made with organic retinta beef, or the Oasis Tagine with pineapple and apricots continue to form part of a cuisine full of aromas and delicious recipes.
An experience that goes beyond the plate
The menu is completed with a carefully selected wine and drinks list, including refreshing options ideal for the season.
Before dinner, it is always a good idea to start with an aperitif at La Tetería del Califa, letting the views and the relaxed rhythm of the village set the tone for the experience.
And afterwards, simply let yourself drift through Vejer. Life’s small pleasures.
