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The Gran Café Central in Tangier is a historic establishment that has been serving up delicious Moroccan cuisine for over two centuries. The ambiance is lively and bustling, particularly at night when the place is packed with locals and tourists alike. The interior design is charming and traditional, with Parisian-style round tables and chairs both inside and outside. Prices are reasonable and affordable, making this eatery accessible to all.
Located in the heart of Tangier's old Medina, the Gran Café Central is an ideal spot for people-watching while enjoying a cup of their famous Moroccan tea with herbs and jasmine flowers. They also offer a variety of other beverages, including freshly-squeezed orange juice, smoothies, and cocktails.
The menu features a range of options, from breakfast dishes like cheese omelettes and pancakes to lunch and dinner items such as tajines and fish. Vegetarian options are available upon request. Some of the signature dishes include the Khlie, a traditional Moroccan breakfast dish made with dried beef, and the baghrir amlou, a pancake with sweet and savory nut sauce.
Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, the Gran Café Central is the perfect place to relax and soak up the atmosphere of Tangier's vibrant old Medina. With outdoor seating available, it's a great spot to enjoy the warm Moroccan weather while sipping on a refreshing drink. Don't miss out on this iconic establishment during your visit to Tangier.
Located in the heart of Tangier's old Medina, the Gran Café Central is an ideal spot for people-watching while enjoying a cup of their famous Moroccan tea with herbs and jasmine flowers. They also offer a variety of other beverages, including freshly-squeezed orange juice, smoothies, and cocktails.
The menu features a range of options, from breakfast dishes like cheese omelettes and pancakes to lunch and dinner items such as tajines and fish. Vegetarian options are available upon request. Some of the signature dishes include the Khlie, a traditional Moroccan breakfast dish made with dried beef, and the baghrir amlou, a pancake with sweet and savory nut sauce.
Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, the Gran Café Central is the perfect place to relax and soak up the atmosphere of Tangier's vibrant old Medina. With outdoor seating available, it's a great spot to enjoy the warm Moroccan weather while sipping on a refreshing drink. Don't miss out on this iconic establishment during your visit to Tangier.
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Alvaro Delgado
3 months ago on Google
Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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Katherine Webster
8 months ago on Google
The Gran Cafe Central is a busy spot located in the very touristy area named Petit Socco of the old town Medina in Tangier. As is the case with most rourist trap dining spots, the Central is disappointing from both a service and quality of food perspective. Table service is disorganized and agonizingly slow, try waiting an hour for a pizza. Food is all boil in a bag or a freezer to microwave to table variety. No alcohol is served here, but Virgin cocktails are in abundance. The trouble is that all are made with a heavy dose of sweet syrups mixed with lemonade and enough ice to fill a glacial lake. The result is a cloyingly sweet concoction that can only be described as undrinkable. I have eaten here many times and I have always been disappointed. On my last visit, and I do mean my last visit, because that's what it will be, I ordered the shrimp and avocado salad, which might have been tastier if they used avocados that were properly ripened. On this day they were rock hard and tasteless. The shrimp, however were pretty good but the whole thing was drowned in a heavy thousand island style dressing, the kind you buy at the big grocer in a bottle. I ordered the rose cocktail at 40 dirhams, (about 4 Euro) because I had ordered one a month earlier and found it not bad, a little reminiscent of a rose cocktail I enjoyed years ago on the Champs Elysee, sans the rose petals and gin. But this time somebody got slap happy with the syrup and the result was a little sickening to put it mildly. I asked the waiter to take it away and remove it from my bill but he didn't want to suggesting I try another sort of mocktail. I was told that he would have to pay for it if I didn't which I thought was ridiculous. It was a little like shooting the messenger in my opinion. Certainly the house should have to pay if they can't get the beverage maker to get the mix right. I ended up paying for it but that was the last time because I won't be returning to the Gran Cafe Central anytime soon. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: MAD 50–100 Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 2
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Katherine Webster
8 months ago on Restaurant Guru
Avoid the Cafe Central if you can. The food is boil in a bag or microwave to table quality. Definitely subpar. Portions are tiny and not worth the agonizingly long wait by arrogant waiters who sneer if your tip is not generous enough. Also, check your change to be sure you have received the correct amount. .No credit cards accepted. Avoid the mocktails, no alcohol, of course, and too, too much sweet syrup. Nauseatingly sweet. Too bad, location is convenient although the panhandling terrace side can drive anyone crazy,. The place adds new meaning to the phrase "tourist trap" If possible find another spot where you won't have to wait 90 minutes for your previously frozen pizza to arrive.
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7AM - 12:01AM
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Price range per person up to MAD 100
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Q5PQ+6P8, Petit Socco, Tangier, Tangier-Tetouan, Morocco
Features
Outdoor seating
Wi-Fi
No delivery
Takeaway
Wheelchair accessible
Opening hours
| SundaySun | 7AM-11PM |
| MondayMon | 7AM-12:01AM |
| TuesdayTue | 7AM-11:30PM |
| WednesdayWed | 7AM-11PM |
| ThursdayThu | 7AM-11PM |
| FridayFri | 7AM-11PM |
| SaturdaySat | 7AM-11PM |
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