21 facts about Scotland’s favourite tapas bar
Cafe Andaluz open’s it’s 7th location in 
November 2023 in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge
295,250 MEATBALLS sold every year!
The number of Flamenco nights held before deciding it was a bad idea – 1!
The West End opened 21 year’s ago, Glasgow city centre opened 18 years ago, Edinburgh’s George Street 15, Aberdeen 8, Edinburgh Old Town 5 and Newcastle 2 years ago.
San Miguel pints are the biggest selling drink
Tradition is for the FOH TEAM to sing ”FELIZ CUMPLEANOS” to those celebrating a birthday!
Estimated 7.3 MILLIONS customers through the door!
It’s most popular dish is Pollo Rebozado Con Miel
Roughly 85% of customers ask for ‘LA CUENTA’
Playlist – the most played track/De Camino a la Verada – Buena Vista Social Club
Rab C Nesbitt and pals had a night out in Cafe Andaluz in series 10
Cafe Andaluz Geroge Street has the highest membership rate to DRG+, the groups loyalty programme
24 Customers tagged us in the Obama’s Instagram post
There are 450,512 customer contacts linked to Cafe Andaluz in the company CRM
…of the CA team turned 21 too this year. A birthday party was held for them
Ole! – customer’s response to a plate drop or smashed glass!
On average 2,472 terracotta tapas dishes are washed across all locations on a Saturday!
Longest serving member of staff is city centre Head Chef Willie Macintyre, who joined the group 22 years ago as a YTS trainee!
‘MEJILLONES’ The dish least ordered in Spanish
Mario Gizzi:
“Cafe Andaluz has been a real success story for the group and that is down to our great team, our suppliers and of course our customers. It is hard to believe that it has been 21 years since we first opened our doors in the West End of Glasgow – here’s to another 21 years.”
Tony Conetta:
“Cafe Andaluz restaurants recreate the magic and charm of an authentic Spanish dining experience with an extensive range of dishes showcasing the best of southern Spain’s food and drink. We love it and our customers do too.”