"Daniel Bendala's creative tapas off a Santa Cruz square — book El Pasaje for the orange-and-avocado torta de naranja and grilled red tuna."
About El Pasaje Santa María la Blanca
El Pasaje Santa María la Blanca sits on Calle Ximénez de Enciso, on a quiet square facing the Church of Santa María la Blanca in Seville's Barrio Santa Cruz. Chef Daniel Bendala cooks a menu that pairs characteristic Sevillian tapas with creative, internationally tinged plates. It is listed on the official Andalusia tourism website and rates 8.6 on TheFork across more than 800 reviews.
It sits among Santa Cruz's better tapas tables. Compare the modern La Azotea, the rooftop Mariatrifulca and the long-running El Rinconcillo, or browse the wider Spanish picks.
The Kitchen
Bendala's cooking runs from the classic to the inventive. The dish to order is the award-winning torta de naranja — an orange and avocado tapa — with the grilled red tuna and the oxtail focaccia close behind; around them come Iberian pork plates, caprese and a run of seafood. Produce is the priority, and the kitchen leans on it rather than on flourish, which is why the food draws the praise.
It is fair value for the quality: tapas and mains run roughly €10 to 22, with most diners spending around €25 to 35 a head, and there is a tasting menu at €65.
The Room
The room is small and welcoming, with a modern, homey feel and a lively terrace on the square that comes into its own in warm weather. Service is friendly and attentive, the sort that talks you through the menu. The mood is relaxed rather than formal, paced for a leisurely run of tapas and a glass of wine. Booking ahead is wise, especially for the terrace.
Best for a relaxed tapas dinner in Seville
El Pasaje suits an easy evening — the creative tapas and the square-side terrace make it a charming first date or a relaxed anniversary dinner in Seville. For more of the city's tables, see La Azotea or browse the full Seville dining guide.
Not for
Not for a grand, formal or fine-dining night out — El Pasaje is a small, lively tapas room built for a relaxed run of plates on a Santa Cruz square, not a special-occasion blowout.
Frequently Asked
What is El Pasaje Santa María la Blanca known for?
It is chef Daniel Bendala's creative-tapas restaurant in Seville's Barrio Santa Cruz, known for plates like the award-winning orange-and-avocado torta de naranja, grilled red tuna and oxtail focaccia.
Who is the chef at El Pasaje?
Chef Daniel Bendala leads the kitchen, cooking a menu that pairs classic Sevillian tapas with creative, internationally tinged plates.
How much does El Pasaje cost?
It is fair value: tapas and mains run roughly €10 to 22, with most diners spending around €25 to 35 a head, and a tasting menu is offered at €65.
What should I order at El Pasaje?
The award-winning torta de naranja with orange and avocado is the signature; beyond it, the grilled red tuna, oxtail focaccia and Iberian pork are the picks.
Where is El Pasaje Santa María la Blanca?
On Calle Ximénez de Enciso 33, facing the Church of Santa María la Blanca in Seville's Barrio Santa Cruz.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at El Pasaje Santa María la Blanca
Book via the restaurant or TheFork; terrace tables on the square go first in warm weather.
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Practical Information
AddressCalle Ximénez de Enciso 33, 41004 Seville
NeighbourhoodOn Calle Ximénez de Enciso, facing the Church of Santa María la Blanca in the Barrio Santa Cruz
CuisineSpanish
PriceÀ la carte tapas and mains roughly €10–22, most diners spend around €25–35 a head; a tasting menu at €65
Dress CodeCasual; smart casual
SeatingA small dining room and a terrace on the square; booking wise
ReservationBooking wise, especially for the terrace; à la carte tapas and a tasting menu, lunch and dinner
