Granada is a beautiful and historic city in the Andalucia region of Spain. It nestles at the base of the towering Sierra Nevada Mountains. The city offers many attractions, but the main draw is the fabulous Alhambra, a hilltop fortress built during the Moorish occupation of Spain. The complex features striking royal palaces and reflecting pools dating back to the Nasrid dynasty. There are also charming patios with fountains and the lovely Generalife gardens to explore. While visiting this iconic place, dine out in style at one of the top halal restaurants in Granada, Spain. Scroll below to view our top picks.
Tip from tour guide
Did you know that along with Alhambra, Granada also houses several churches, each with an interesting history? One such example is Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro, which shows Granada's recovery after the French Invasion. It’s a Renaissance temple with decoration that tends towards baroque architecture. Its pine altarpieces were made by the same craftsman who made the organs in the capital of Granada.
Furthermore, one can catch a glimpse of Fray Luis de Granada overseeing the preachers at the Iglesia de Santo Domingo. Once orchards in Muslim times, this area later transformed into a complex of churches and convents. Its façade is adorned with a striking trompe-l'oeil (visual illusion), but the true spectacle lies within.
1. El Taj Halal
El Taj Halal offers a dining room inspired by the beautiful Alhambra of Granada. The restaurant is situated in Plaza Nueva in the heart of the city and serves authentic and traditional halal food. Popular dishes include falafel pita, made with pita bread and accompanied by hummus and a variety of vegetables—such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and cucumber. The dish is seasoned with a delicious yogurt or tahini sauce. Other delights include shawarma or kebab, with sliced chicken or lamb, presented with a wide variety of vegetables, such as corn, pepper, tomato, carrot, olive, and beet.
El Taj Halal
Address: 52 Calle Reyes Católicos, 18009 Granada, Spain
Website: El Taj Halal
Opening hours: 11am - 1am (daily)
Tip from tour guide
The restaurant is less than a 15-minute drive away from its inspiration: the Alhambra. The royal palace is also known for its grand feasts, such as the Feast of Mawlid in 1362, hosted by Ibn al-Jatib. The party started in the afternoon and lasted until dawn. To mark the passage of time, the Sultan ordered the placing of an "extraordinary clock", a complex clock that kept track of time through a lit candle, and in which "every time the hour passed, the little pebble fell onto the plate on which it resonated. You open the spot and you get the piece of paper, and so until the end of the night".Visited this place?
2. Muglia 2
Muglia 2 serves traditional halal Indian cuisine amid pleasant surroundings in the center of Granada. The menu offers a selection of starters and main dishes, including delicious options like chicken tikka, tandoori chicken or prawns, seekh kebab, chicken pakora, or grilled mixed tandoori. Rice dishes include pulao basmati rice, rice with mushrooms, or chana biryani. Those who enjoy vegetables can order the delicious mixed vegetable curry or bengan bhajee baked eggplant.
Muglia 2
Address: 4 Calle Joaquín Costa, 18010 Granada, Spain
Website: Muglia 2
Opening hours: Mon: 12pm - 4pm; Tue - Sun: 12pm - 4pm, 7pm - 12am
3. As Sirat Delicatessen
As Sirat Delicatessen is a halal restaurant and delicatessen serving and selling traditional halal dishes and food items. The small family-run business offers a small menu with tasty starters such as salads, falafel, and harira soups; main dishes such as lamb couscous, chicken pie, and chicken tagine; and tasty Moroccan and Arabic desserts and baklava. All dishes can be enjoyed with traditional Arabic tea.
As Sirat Delicatessen
Address: 4 Placeta de la Charca, 18010 Granada, Spain
Opening hours: 2pm - 11pm (daily)
4. Restaurante Arrayanes
The owner of the restaurant, Mustafá Bougrine is of Berber origin and was born in the city of Casablanca in Morocco. The place prepares Al-Andalus cuisine, which comes from the 15th and 19th centuries, with its rich mix of flavors and tradition. The menu includes halal Moroccan dishes presented amid exotic Oriental surroundings. A range of fresh salads, hummus, and Moroccan pies is available here, as well as soups, chicken or lamb cooked on a skewer, rice dishes, fish dishes, and tajines. Do note that no alcohol is served on the premises.
Restaurante Arrayanes
Address: 4 Cuesta de Marañas, 18010 Granada, Spain
Website: Restaurante Arrayanes
Opening hours: Wed - Mon: 1:30pm - 4:30pm, 7:30pm - 11pm (closed on Tue)
Granada (Province) Tour Guide
Asier Garmendia
Hi! I’m Asier, welcome to Granada, the most wonderful and charming city in the world. I am a licensed tour guide, with a degree in Art History and specialized in the Alhambra. Let me show you as a local our traditions, food and heritage. The city of the Alhambra will not disappoint you !. Please don`t hesitate to contact me for private and flexible tours. My job is my passion!
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5. Shawarma King
Posted by Shawarma King on Saturday, 28 May 2016
Shawarma King is a halal Turkish fast-food restaurant in the heart of historic Granada. The place opened in 2001 and was the first kebab restaurant in the area. The menu includes roast chicken, chicken and beef kebabs served with French fries, and a variety of beef and chicken pita bread wraps to choose from. Chicken nuggets and hamburgers are also sold here along with pita falafel, basmati rice dishes, and couscous dishes with vegetables and meat. Side dishes, such as salad, are available as well.
Shawarma King
Address: 40 Calle Reyes Católicos, 18009 Granada, Spain
Website: Shawarma King
Opening hours: 10am - 2am (daily)
6. Puerta de Syria
Puerta de Syria is a family-run Arabian restaurant in Granada offering a selection of meat and vegan dishes. Patrons can enjoy options such as beans with tahini, falafel, lentil soup, and a variety of salads, including fattoush and hummus. The venue is small and cozy and offers fast food and takeaways. Whether you’re on a solo adventure in the city or traveling with your favorite people, this place will welcome you with delicious food and great service.
Puerta de Syria
Address: 2 Calle Apolo, 18010 Granada, Spain
Website: Puerta de Syria
Opening hours: 12pm - 12am (daily)
Experience the Arabic side of Granada
When visiting this historic and beautiful city, with the magnificent Sierra Nevada Mountains in the background, take in the wonders of Alhambra with its palace and gardens. Then visit the streets of downtown and take the time to enjoy a variety of spicy flavors by dining at one of the top halal restaurants in Granada, Spain.
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