It was Amalia from the “La Viña”neighborhood who first recommended that we try the sea bream “en la plancha,” the “tortillitas de camarones,”and other Cadiz specialties at El tío de La Tiza, the family-run “taberna” located behind her house. Originally, in 1979, its owners, Antonio Saborido and Loli Perales, had named it“El pájaro pinto,” literally “the multicolored bird.” Or “the original,” “the eccentric”—a term used to describe someone who stands out for their behavior, opinions, and style of dress; the “oddball.”
We won't know which bird Antonio and Loli were thinking of; they've since disappeared. Their four sons, now in command, might be able to answer.
This modest little spot, with its tiny kitchen and the neighborhood square serving as its dining room, quickly became popular. So much so that the locals from the“Viña” neighborhoodrenamed it after the square:“Tío de la Tiza,” which translates to “Uncle Chalk.” But that’s not the whole story.
“El tío de La Tiza”—where does that name come from?
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After a stroll, take a break or a long break at El tío de La Tiza.
Since March 2024, the Saborido Perales brothers have expanded the space. You can now go out for tapas or have a drink inside; on the wall, you’ll see Antonio and Loli sitting near the tables and the seafood tank. Or you might prefer the atmosphere on the terrace. It’s a mix of locals from the neighborhood or Jerez, people from Seville and Madrid, English tourists passing through… and the “las guiritanas.”