Gaucín has only a handful of places to eat, and the options rotate as village restaurants open and close. The best food is often found at the bar-restaurants on and around the main plaza, where a simple menu del día is served at lunchtime. Andalucian staples dominate: salmorejo, grilled pork, local cheese. Dinner is a quieter affair — the village slows down early — so eat on the early side or ask at your accommodation where is open that evening.