Es Cruce
Es Cruce is a restaurant on Ctra. de Palma in Vilafranca de Bonany, Mallorca. It serves traditional Mallorcan food from an open charcoal grill, with dishes such as snails, suckling pig, arroz brut, frito mallorquín, quail, rabbit and grilled meats. Main courses are often 4–8 €, a chuleton was priced at 16.50 €, and 3 people can eat and drink for about 30–40 €. Parking is available, but lunch and weekend queues can be long; a reservation can help on busy days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to reserve at Es Cruce or can I just walk in?
According to several reviews, reservation is often not needed at Es Cruce, but it can help on busy days. Especially at lunchtime and weekends, queues form at the entrance. To avoid waiting, it is better to come around 12:00 or after 16:00.
How long are the waiting times at Es Cruce?
Waiting times vary significantly depending on time of day. One review mentioned about 100 people waiting around 14:00, and over 150 on weekends. Several guests name 12:00, after 16:00 or not between 21:00 and 23:00 as better times for a visit.
Are there parking spaces at Es Cruce?
Several reviews mention a large parking lot directly at the restaurant, often described as easy to park. At busy times, the parking lot can become very full. Es Cruce is also well accessible by car, including near the MA-15 or a main road.
How does ordering work at Es Cruce?
Several guests report that the menu is short or limited and not always on the table. Sometimes you are led to the kitchen to choose dishes; others mention a menu in Spanish/Mallorcan and sometimes also in English. Payment is sometimes made at the bar after giving the table number.
How high are the prices at Es Cruce?
Reviews give several concrete examples: 2 meals, 2 beers and 1 dessert cost €26; a Chuleton cost €16.50. Another guest mentioned €30–40 for 3 people with food and drinks. Main courses are sometimes €4–8 and starters from €3 or main dishes from €3.50.
Which dishes are especially often mentioned at Es Cruce?
Reviews mainly mention traditional Mallorcan dishes such as snails, suckling pig, grilled meat, entrecôte/steak, arroz brut, frito mallorquín, quail and rabbit. Several guests also mention cooking on open flame, charcoal or BBQ. Es Cruce is often described as a place with a short, clear menu.
Is Es Cruce suitable for tourists and families?
Several reviews describe Es Cruce as a very large restaurant with about 300 tables and as a place strongly frequented by locals. This can be practical for families and travellers looking for a simple, local atmosphere. Since it is often busy and loud, visiting outside peak times is recommended.
What is the rating of Es Cruce and where is the restaurant located?
Es Cruce has a Google rating of 4.4 from 19,263 reviews. The restaurant is located in Vilafranca de Bonany, in the Balearic region, and is described by guests as easily accessible by car. The location is also mentioned as near a junction or along the MA-15.
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Location
Ctra. de Palma, 0, 07250 Vilafranca de Bonany
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