
Garlic prawns: what it is and where to eat it
Gambas al ajillo
Large prawns sautéed in olive oil with plenty of sliced garlic and often a hint of chili.
125 restaurants on Tastavo serve it
- Cuisine
- Spanish
Typical ingredients
- prawns
- garlic
- olive oil
- chili
History of the dish

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Gambas al ajillo (lit. prawn with garlic)—as the dish is known in Spain—is a popular Spanish dish originating in Madrid and is most commonly found in the central and northern regions of the country. The ingredients that make up this dish are peeled shrimp, garlic, and olive oil.
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Where to eat it
Valencia · Prices in Valencia
- Arrosseria Boscà 29 GAMBAS AL AJILLO (2)€18
- El Forcat Gambas al ajillo€14
- Som de Mar Restaurant Gambón al ajillo€16
- Taberna Teca Gambones al ajillo€9.50
- Redondo en Boca Gambas al Ajillo€19
- Gastrobar Motes Valencia GAMBAS AL AJILLO.€16
Seville · Prices in Seville
- La Moderna GARLIC PRAWNS€15
- Tanto Monta Langostinos al ajillo€12.50
- La Tradicional Gambas al Ajillo€15
- Bar Estrella Tapas Gambón al ajillo€12
- La Antigua Bodeguita Gambas al ajillo€16.90
- Patanchón Bar de Tapas Langostinos al ajillo€13
Madrid · Prices in Madrid
- Portomarín Gambas al ajillo€19
- La Trainera Gambas Ajillo€17
- Arrocería Imperial GAMBAS AL AJILLO€19.50
- Bar Pulpo Gambas al Ajillo€24
- Restaurante El Valle Gambas al ajillo€24
- El Bund Restaurante Gambones al ajillo€18.80
Geneva · Prices in Geneva
- Il Forno a Legna Gambas à l’ailCHF 18
- Restaurant Chinois le Coral Gambas à l'ailCHF 34
- La Storia Queues de gambas à l’ailCHF 24
- El Ruedo Crevettes à l'ailCHF 24
- Pizzeria Calabria Gambas à l'ailCHF 38
- Bouchon GAMBAS À L'AILCHF 54
Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Prices in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- VIKOLI restaurante Langostinos al Ajillo€13.40
- Bodeguita Canaria Gambas al ajillo€14.50
- Restaurante La hoya del camello Langostinos al ajillo€15
- BULAN, Terraza-Restaurante GARLIC PRAWNS€16
- Taberna Ossuna Gambas al ajillo€13
Barcelona · Prices in Barcelona
- O'Peregrino Gambas al ajillo€25
- Arrosseria Gaudí Restaurant Gambas al ajillo€15.90
- Pulpería A Gudiña€17.40
- Els Porxos Gambas al ajillo€19.50
- Restaurante Txalaparta Gambas al ajillo€22.50
Costa Adeje · Prices in Costa Adeje
- Restaurant Eulenspiegel Gambas al ajillo€10.90
- Troqué Restaurante – Cocina española en La Caleta, Costa Adeje GAMBAS AL AJILLO€20
- Genghis Khan Grill Langostinos al ajillo€15
- Restaurante Celso Gambas al ajillo€17
Ibiza · Prices in Ibiza
- La Taperia de Pueblo GAMBAS AL AJILLO€12
- Nomade Ibiza Gambas al ajillo€10
- Los Bodegueros Ibiza Langostinos al ajillo€18
- Can Moreta Gambas al ajillo€19
Benidorm · Prices in Benidorm
- Beer House Benidorm Gambas al ajillo€15.90
- Restaurante La Bahía Gambas al Ajillo€14.75
- THE COMM Restaurant GAMBAS AL AJILLO€18
- M Godoy Albir Gambas al ajillo€13.90
Palma · Prices in Palma
- La Baranda Gamberetti all’aglio€14.95
- Quina Creu Gambas al ajillo€16.90
- Ca n'Eduardo Gambas Al Ajillo (8 unidades)€19
- La Bottega di Michele Gambas al ajillo€21
London
- Sun & Sand Lounge Garlic Prawns£14.95
- Saray Restaurant Garlic Prawns£8.95
Alicante · Prices in Alicante
- Restaurante Johanna GAMBAS AL AJILLO€1.70
- La Crispeta GAMBAS AL AJILLO€14.90
Milan
- Ba Ba Reeba GAMBAS A AJILLO€12.50
- Tapa GAMBAS AL AJILLO€8.50
Manchester
- Istanbul Restaurant Garlic Prawns£7.50
Leipzig
- Pata Negra Gambas al ajillo€19.50
Málaga
- Restaurant Malaga | Vino Mío Gambas al pil pil€8
Düsseldorf
- L'Osteria Vetro Gamberi all' Aglio€17.90
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