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A haven of delicious grilled delights
Jinete is a truly special restaurant, offering diners a home away from home in the mountainside above La Cala de Mijas. Spanish styled interiors and delicious cuisine comprising top quality grilled meat and fish and international dishes with a strong Mediterranean influence, is what makes Jinete so popular all year round.
Alongside his faithful team, owner and Chef Roque Martínez Luna, serves soul-satisfying food to up to 150 clients a night. Venta El Jinete is famed for its enormous outdoor terrace which offers the perfect setting for an intimate alfresco dining experience on a balmy summer evening.
What our Customers Say…
"Must visit restaurant!Baltidave from Dudley, UK
Jinete never fails to thoroughly impress. The food is great with first class presentation. The fact that this place is always full says it all. You will not be disappointed."
"Great restaurant!Margaret from Rainham, UK
Visited this restaurant 3 times whilst in Mijas this year after discovering it last year. As good as ever. Great food, good value, friendly staff.
Win win."
"The venue is rustic and different.Richard from Norwich, UK
The staff are charming and very attentive. The meat is cooked over a charcoal grill which imparts a very pleasant flavour.
We all rated our meals highly and would definitely visit on another occasion."
"Excellent place!ellmaxo from Newport, IOW
Been here many times now and never fails to please, a must visit if your staying in the area. Steaks are the best I have tasted anywhere, service is second to none and the staff are so friendly, go on a music night for a great relaxing evening."
"Have a passion for Wine
I select only the best to go with your food!"
Our Staff
The Friendliest People

Making the experience...

Roque Martínez Luna

...one to remember
"I have a thousand menus in my mind
but I put myself in the situation of the person who is coming to dine and I think of how I can please them."
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