Our house
Marie's table
There are restaurants where you eat.
And there are restaurants you return to.
Because you feel welcome.
Because everything still tastes like it used to.
Because Marie remembers your name.
No trends. No complicated techniques.
No compromises.
Our kitchen
The flavours people drive out to La Canalosa for
Our kitchen is not about spectacle.
It is about time.
About fire.
About quality produce.
And about recipes that never changed because they were already right.
Traditional paella
Every paella is made only after you order it.
That gives the rice all the time it needs to absorb the flavours.
The way a real paella should be.
Not faster. Just better.
The scent of real charcoal
Our grill burns almost every day.
Beef, lamb, rabbit and other specialities are grilled slowly over real charcoal.
Simple produce. Perfectly cooked.
Sweet like the old days
Our desserts are still made in our own kitchen.
Nothing industrial.
Nothing frozen.
Only recipes that have been in our family for years.
Atmosphere
More than a restaurant
Mesón El Retiro is a place where birthdays are celebrated.
Where cyclists pull up a chair after a long ride.
Where families come together every single Sunday.
Where children grow up at the same table their parents once sat at.
Our guests
The finest compliments come from our guests
290+ reviews on Google
"The rabbit, cooked to perfection. Real home cooking and a warmth you rarely find anymore."
Google review"You can tell the paella is made to order, without hurry. We will be back with the whole family."
Google review"Authentic village atmosphere, excellent food and honest prices."
Google review
Celebrations & groups
Something to celebrate?
From communions and birthdays to family gatherings, business lunches and groups of cyclists.
We make sure everyone feels welcome.
Do you have a special occasion?
Just give us a call.
We are happy to think along with you.
Location
A small detour you won't forget
You will find Mesón El Retiro in La Canalosa, in the heart of the beautiful Hondón Valley.
A peaceful setting among almond groves and vineyards where gastronomy and hospitality still come naturally.
Mesón El Retiro
Av. El Salvador 10 · 03688 La Canalosa (Hondón de las Nieves), Alicante
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday to Friday9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday and Sunday9:00 – 20:00
Free parking right outside the door.
Your table is already set.
Some restaurants you visit once.
Others become a cherished habit.
We hope to welcome you soon at Mesón El Retiro.