However, despite the importance of the rich and varied sea-food in our diet, it is the produce from our gardens (potatoes, peppers, onions, tomatoes, lettuces and so on), together with their simple preparations, which are perhaps the strongest note of our traditional cuisine. Visitors are regularly surprised to discover the rich and enjoyable varieties of those easily prepared so-called `poor man’s dishes´.
After enjoying some of the above mentioned specialities of the area, we recommend that you try some of the homemade desserts, with intriguing names like Buñuelos, Tortas de Manteca and so on. Of course, there are many varieties of fresh local fruit, like oranges, mandarins, prickly pears, figs… Mojácar is also a cosmopolitan town, with a truly international flavour reflected in her restaurants which include Chinese, Indian, Italian etc, and by the way, don’t forget to enjoy your Mojácar paella!