Restaurant La Mancha in Gehrden

I had some serious bad luck. I had reserved a table for two by phone on March 14, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. We arrived on time, but there was still no table available for us. Initially, it wasn't a problem, but we were standing around in the entrance area. After more than 10 minutes, a wobbly table was set up for us in an adjoining room. The table was drafty because a doorway to the basement stairwell was right next to the table, and it smelled of toilet block from the toilet in the basement. We weren't given a menu, nor were we asked for our drink order. We could see the bar area from the table and realized we were being ignored. We watched for another 15 minutes and then left the restaurant. Just before we left, the young lady who had been "looking after" us up to that point told us she'd be with us shortly. We left anyway and probably missed some delicious food. I can't comment on the food, but I can comment on the poor service. We won't try eating there again. What a pity!

Underground is still flattered. Had reserved for 6 people in the front area, got a table in the sparse back room. Starter: 2x large cold/warm tapas platter was just about edible. Main course: Zander fillet was out, but I got 3x lemon sole and 1x salmon... borderline. 1x pork steak was fried dead and dry… returned (was deducted from the bill). Only the rump steak was fried well (medium), but the potato wedges were potato cubes and were lost on the plate. Summary: Tapas and side dishes mostly frozen, salad with ready-made dressing and little fresh... whoever likes that. The evening was a huge disappointment for us and we won't be seen there again.

Online reservation didn't work! Just got two places. Operation completely overwhelmed. Unordered tapas were delivered, long waiting times when ordering drinks. When ordering the espresso they said it would take a little longer?! Opaque billing only possible at the counter. With a functioning service it could have been a nice evening.

The young waiter was a bit confused

We were there for the first time yesterday and were really impressed. The food was wonderful, tender and well cooked, the service was friendly, everything was perfect for a cozy evening

The rump steak was excellent. There are only a few restaurants that offer this excellent quality of meat; with friendly, appreciative hospitality.

The food was cold, dripping with fat and some of it was completely over salted. We're definitely not coming back

We really enjoy eating here. Super tasty dishes (especially the warm mixed tapa plate), nice owner and very cozy atmosphere. We have spent many lovely evenings here as a couple and with friends. We are happy to have the restaurant in Gehrden!

Unfortunately you can't give minus stars here. We were really looking forward to the evening because of the good reviews here, but we were more disappointed than ever before. Unfortunately, while paying, I took a look into the kitchen. We won't be coming back.

Unfortunately the chicken was fried to death and the potatoes were too salty. Maybe you can do it better today on February 1st, 2025. In any case, I don't recommend it

Our food was good and the young man who served us was extremely friendly. The portions are OK. It just lacks a bit of comfort to stay longer.

We were there with 13 people. The service was overwhelmed. I waited 1 1/5 hours for my food and only got it when everyone else was already finished and it was also the wrong food. The ribs were also way too spicy because there was pepperoni in the marinade, which is not on the menu. I find it very dangerous for allergy sufferers. It was bland and we had to add more seasonings. Our conclusion is that we don't recommend it and we won't be coming back. !

Die Tapas waren lecker (Gemischte Tapas-Platte, gegrillter Thunfisch und Garnelen in Knoblauch). Vorweg gab es Aioli mit Brot vom Haus, leider war das Brot aus dem Supermarkt… Eine Nachbestellung war mit 3€ schon teuer! Der Weißwein war gut und die Gläser gut gefüllt. Leider war der Laden auf einem Samstag sehr leer und das Ambiente wirkt eher kühl. Personal war nett.

We have eaten at La Mancha many times. Every time our family was full and everyone enjoyed it very much. The prices are justified and the quality is good. In addition, regional foods such as potatoes are used directly from Gehrden farmers. The potato wedges are particularly delicious! 👍🏻 We are very satisfied with the La Mancha!!!

Very great music and the food is very authentic. I recommend you go there

We became aware of the restaurant through the voucher book. It's small and unassuming, but the food and service were TOP. We'd love to come back.

At the neighbor's house the starter came together with the main course. Drinks were often restricted below the standard mark. Partially adulterated from glass to glass. Overall, never again.

We had lunch today and were pleasantly surprised. How good you can eat at a Spanish restaurant, the three of us really enjoyed it. The salad was also very delicious. We would love to come back to the restaurant. Please visit the restaurant in Gehrden. 🍀

Despite the change in ownership, the tapas were as good as usual. Price is right, food is great, service is very friendly. I'd love to come back.

With the new owner, a native of Sri Lanka, the once very good Spanish address has been lost. Unfortunately, the addition of Mexican dishes is not an improvement either. The quality of the food is no longer as good as it used to be. And the prices are clearly too high for what is on offer. Chorizo ​​Frito con Patatas for €7.50 consists of a bowl full of potato pieces with 2 small strips of dry chorizo ​​strips. We probably won't come back again

More than underground. The order: A young man gave us the table directly at the bar. He already had problems picking up the food and drinks. He didn't even know what a hefeweizen was. At first we thought that the young man was new to working in the catering industry and didn't hold anything against him. It struck us that there were two different cards in circulation, and therefore different prices. This was noted and... The drinks: He looked for them in the fridge and put 2 bottles of dark Hefeweizen and an opened bottle of water on the draining rack of the tap and then took care of other guests. It has to be said that for a Friday evening there was nothing going on at all. So the little man is really stressed. Ha-Ha. He told us that the boss had to open and pour the beers, so we asked him for the bottles and glasses. So we poured ourselves the drinks. We got a full and an almost full glass of water out. The food: 1x grilled squid in advance, which was okay. And 1x prawns in Knobi, which were a disaster. They were neither completely peeled nor cooked through. Next came two completely wrong dishes, which we were still allowed to eat while our dishes were being prepared. It had something like shoe soles under champion sauce. Now 2 of the 3 dishes we ordered finally arrived. The 2 long-awaited tapas plates. Oh no. Cannot be put into words. Catastrophic. We left the plates, except for a few bites. Only the packaged cheese, Serano ham and olives were edible. Quality is... Wasn't it Spanish week at a well-known store? The third dish, the ribs, didn't even come. Then came the bill: It struck me that we weren't charged for 2 glasses of water, but for 2 bottles of water for €15. No, there was no gold in it. But he corrected it immediately. Thank you. The four of us have never experienced anything like this and were simply speechless. Go there if you want to burn money or scare away your mother-in-law.

Delicious food from the skewer, nice service, drinks could have been a little cooler.

Service non-existent, just absolutely underground. Food was edible but no longer. At least the price has been reduced. Lack of skilled workers and total overwhelm for 17 people, but it had already been reserved a month before.

We were here for the first time. The food was delicious. The selection is rather small. The ambience seems cool. All in all we were satisfied and will come back. Visit again after 2 years. The owner has probably changed. The food was very good 👍.

Due to the construction site, we got an improvised table outside. The tapas were very tasty. We will be back

Wir waren drei Mädels und der Laden war leer. Eine Weinschorle bestellt und Wasser mit einem Spritzer Wein bekommen. Es ist jetzt mehr ein Mexikaner als ein Spanier. Bedienung mangelhaft, Essen war ok.

Today we were at La Mancha for the first time since the change in ownership and we were pleasantly surprised. The food (tapas) and service were good. We will be back definitely :)

Very friendly owner, food is very inexpensive and very, very good. My wife had a rump steak and I had a turkey steak. Atmosphere could be a bit better, but food was wonderful.

Despite some incomprehensible negative reviews, we ate very well there. Scampi in garlic and olive oil is really nice and spicy as a starter. A crisp salad as a side dish with a good dressing. Both my pork schnitzel and the chicken breast were well cooked and very tasty, as were the potatoes (none from the frozen food chest). Portions were plentiful and there was friendly staff too! And, very important, the food was hot.

We had been to "La Mancha" for a long time and hadn't noticed the change in ownership. After we had easily reserved a table, I read some reviews about the restaurant and was horrified to see, among other things, "fraß". As a result, our anticipation was somewhat dampened, but we wanted to form our own opinion. We were warmly welcomed and shown a table. The food is a mix of Spanish and Mexican. We chose a quesadilla de pollo and various tapas. On the one hand there were grilled squid, which I have never eaten so deliciously. We also had shrimps with chili in garlic oil, which were also very tasty and had a pleasant spiciness. The service was friendly and attentive and we were given several glasses of herbal liqueur at the end. We found the food, the ambience and the service very nice. We can recommend it!

Very good restaurant with delicious food. Can be warmly recommended.

Very nice staff, table reservation advantageous, scampi day good price-performance ratio. Thank you very much

Still a good place with delicious scampi on Tuesdays.

We were in La Mancha for the first time today. To start there was a plate of nachos and a basket of baguette and aioli. Our dishes each came with a salad with dressing. We all enjoyed it. The tomato soup was very good, the burritos were good too. Unfortunately, the burritos didn't quite match the menu. Still, they were tasty. The Puntas res mexikana was very tasty. The meat was very tender. The portion could have been a little larger for our men. All in all it was delicious, the owner is very friendly and we will definitely come back again.

Unfortunately not recommended after a change of ownership. A very strong cheese is used, so the children hardly ate anything. Service was nice but really slow. The burger was probably not homemade and nothing special. Even the aioli wasn't great. We will definitely give it another chance, but at the moment we are not satisfied

The worst meal in a long time. After half an hour I asked if we could order something. And the store wasn't full. Cold and drafty. Not recommendable.

Delicious food, nice service, good service. Clean and orderly. Tapas were great.

I don't know what I'm doing writing like that. The tapas were super tasty. The service was very friendly.👍

Food tasted good, that was all. Friendliness certainly does not radiate from it, the menu hanging outside does not match the prices inside at all. (yes old one outside we change it tomorrow... uhu) recordings took a long time, and the price/ratio is disappointing. No go.

Unfortunately it was freezing cold and we had to wear a jacket. The fan heater didn't work either. The burrito also received too little heat so that some of the contents were not yet cooked through and the cheese was not melted. A pity. On such evenings it might be better to keep things closed instead of entertaining guests in the cold.

We ordered takeaway. 7 dishes. The burgers were still raw and glowed pink. The nachos were sticky and the cheese was not suitable for this dish. Using a fork I was able to scoop up the entire contents in a clump. The mince in the other dishes tasted like apple cinnamon. The chilli con carne had raw beans and also tasted sweet with apple cinnamon. We have never eaten so badly.

Because of the good average reviews we were tempted to eat at La Mancha. We must have overlooked the fact that there has been a change of ownership in the meantime and the quality has not corresponded to the original since then... Unfortunately, we were disappointed right from the start by the outdated atmosphere. The food was also not very typical of the country and unfortunately the taste was just as unconvincing.

No recommendation We recently ate at this restaurant and were very disappointed with the quality. The prices are completely excessive considering the food that is served to you. The ingredients weren't cooked properly, the "Spanish" rice had Indian seasoning and therefore had nothing authentic about it. The tortillas come from industrial sources and the cheese was probably on sale at Aldi. The iceberg lettuce had brown edges and the tomatoes had dry spots, as if they had been lying open for some time. It would be better to have a smaller but high quality selection of homemade food.

A selection from Aldi and Lidl. A star for the table candle. Otherwise never again. Plastic wrap between the ham slices. It was simply too expensive for that. And a little more heating would have been good too.

Better kitchen after change of ownership. Tapas plate was rich and of good quality, as was the house wine.

Nice welcome and cozy atmosphere

Essen war solala und lieblos auf den Teller geklatscht. Rumpsteak einfach nur mit nen paar Patatas dabei. Keine Soße nix dabei. Langweilig. Aioli war auch nicht der Hit. Mein Essen Hähnchenbrust mit nen bissl Gemüse und ner Knoblauchsoße hätte ich zuhause besser hinbekommen und das Stück Hähnchenbrust hätte auch größer ausfallen können. Insgesamt war ich sehr unzufrieden.

Das wurd sicherlich nicht mein Lieblinsspanier. Gambas mit Schale und Darm.... Nein Danke!

Leute, das ist ein leckeres, spanisches Lädchen. Kleine Tapas, so wie sie auch in Spanien schmecken, ein nettes Ambiente und auch dass dieses Lokal Recht klein ist passt wirklich. Super Gastfreundlichkeit und Preis-Leistung mehr als ok. Reservierung sollte allerdings schon sein.

..es gab an diesem Tag zwar nur Tapas - aber die waren recht ordenlich. Die Platte für 2 Personen hat so auch ausgereicht. Preise sind angemessen.

Essen war echt super lecker Der Kellner war auch sehr freundlich. Leider gibt es keine Wickel Möglichkeiten für Babys.

Leckere Tapas im netten Ambiente. Service hat Potenzial nach oben.

Leider hat das Essen etwas länger gedauert. Bei meiner Frau war das Gemüse nicht richtig warm. Ansonsten waren die Geschichte sehr lecker. Obwohl das Restaurant an einen Dienstag voll gewesen war wollen die jetzigen Besitzer ab Ende Juli aufgeben. Schade Opfer von Corona.

Sehr gutes Essen und sehr nettes Personal:) Immer wieder gerne

Noch ein Restaurant nach spanischer Art !! Authentische Küche :Fehlanzeige!! Wer die Küche aus der Region La Mancha sucht wird diese nicht finden. Okay, der Wein kommt aus Valdepeñas. Aber was sonst ? Die Speisekarte präsentiert uns die übliche Gerichte die man in so vielen Restaurants finden kann. So gesehen ist der Name des Restaurant eine Mogelpackung. La Mancha ohne Schaf-Lammgerichte undenkbar !! Jetzt zum Restaurant: Online-Reservierung top!! Freundlichkeit in Ordnung Service: falsche Gerichte auf dem Tisch gestellt. Espresso-Café ohne Löffel . Zum Essen: Schälchen mit Allioli auf dem Salat gestellt, geht gar nicht!! Wer weis wo das Schälchen vorher stand! Patatas Bravas es fehlte die scharfe Soße. Kann man auf dem Foto gut sehen. Bei meinem nächsten Gericht habe ich die Kartoffelecken wieder bekommen. Da dieses Restaurant sehr südamerikanisch dominiert wird kommt jetzt mein Tipp. Schuster bleibt bei deinen Leisten und versuche nicht irgendetwas zu kopieren das nicht authentisch rüberkommt. Ein südamerikanisches Restaurant würde Gehrden gut stehen !!

Ein wunderbar, authentischer Spanier, mit hervorragenden Speisen.

Kleine spanische Karte, gute Qualität, kinderfreundlich. Gerne wieder.:-)

Super Spanier kann es ch nur weiterempfehlen alles perfekt.

Leider kam der Kellner nur um die Bestellung aufzunehmen und dann um das Essen zu bringen. Danach nicht mehr, hätten gerne noch was zu trinken bestellt. Das Essen war lecker, schade nur das von mehreren Vorspeisen lediglich eine als Vorspeise kam, der Rest kam direkt vorm Hauptgang. Der Tisch ist nur leider zu klein dafür gewesen. Das Restaurant ist Recht klein aber schon eingerichtet, gemütlich und freundlich. Nur das Timing der Bedienung war nicht so gut. Ansonsten schöner Abend.

Leckeres Essen, sehr freundlicher Service, Preis-Leistungsverhältnis gut, Räumlichkeiten begrenzt und wenn alle Tische besetzt sind kann es laut werden.

Ich kenne dieses Restaurant und auch dessen Vorgänger seit Jahren. Jetzt waren wir seit Längerem mal wieder hier und haben es nicht bereut. Der Service war heute zwar teilweise etwas unbeholfen, aber trotzdem nett und zuvorkommend. Alles okay also. Das Essen war absolut okay, aber nicht sehr gut also "nur" vier Sterne. Nach Google Rezension heißt das "Gut"! Fünf Sterne wären demnach "außerordentlich gut". Sorry...aber das ist das La Mancha leider nicht. Trotzdem kann ich das Restaurant empfehlen. Gutes Essen zu noch angemessenen Preisen.(bei den Garnelen jedoch leider nicht Zu wenige im Verhältnis zum Preis).Wie schon erwähnt...der Service war wirklich lieb und fleißig. Ach so...die Toiletten waren absolut okay sauber. Ich hätte/hatte keine Bedenken, sie zu nutzen. Wir waren nicht zum letzten Mal hier.

Sehr leckeres Essen und nette Bedienung!

Eines meiner absoluten Lieblingsrestaurants. Das Essen und die Bedienung ist großartig! Danke, dass ihr da seid !

Leider fing der Abend nicht gut an, wir hatten reserviert, aber es war kein Tisch mehr frei. Daraufhin lies man uns eine Weile stehen bis uns im Nebenraum Tisch und Stühle hingestellt wurden. Wir haben also doch noch einen Platz bekommen. Auch wenn die Mitarbeiter freundlich waren, ließ der Service zu wünschen übrig. Wir haben bis alle ein Getränk hatten fast 30 Minuten gewartet. Das ist etwas ungünstig wenn man gemeinsam auf einen Geburtstag anstoßen möchte. Auch das Essen hat recht lange gedauert und kam auch nicht gleichzeitig. Es war in dem Nebenraum generell schwer einen der Kellner zu erwischen. Das Essen war insgesamt in Ordnung. Für meine Geschmack etwas zu salzig, aber okay. Das Ambiente ist an sich gemütlich, aber etwas wild. Ich weiß nicht, ob wir den Tag Pech hatten oder ob das immer so ist. Die Preise waren okay, aber für das Ambiente und den Service schon eher im oberen Bereich. 7,90€ für ein Glas Wein ist dann schon eher teuer. Deswegen insgesamt 3 Sterne. Vielleicht hat man an einem anderen Tag mehr Glück 🤷‍♀️

La Mancha, Immer wieder gerne. Sehr leckere Tapas und gemütliche Atmosphäre. Inhaberin und Personal sind sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich. Bis bald

Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Abend zu viert. Das Essen war mega lecker, die Bedienung sehr freundlich und die Umgebung sehr gemütlich ❤️ Wir kommen ganz sicher wieder 🫶

Leckeres Essen zu angemessenen Preisen. Die Paella können wir nur empfehlen

Scheint gar kein richtiger Spanier zu sein. Schade. Freundliches Personal, Essen soso.

Nette Bedienung, sehr aufmerksam

Sehr lecker , gute Auswahl, netter aufmerksame Service, gern wieder.

Ein kulinarisches Kleinod in Gehrden! Ich wünsche den Gastgebern viel Erfolg und zufriedene Gäste. Sie haben es verdient! 1. Tolle Küche 2. Großartiger Servive 3. Super Atmosphäre

Gerade gesehen, dass La Mancha endlich einen eigenen Eintrag hat !! Daher war leider ein Bild vom Essen nicht mehr machbar. Wir sind mit Freunden das zweite Mal hier. Es war beide Male klasse, Chefin bedient sehr freundlich und schnell. Der Chef steht in der Küche und kocht super. Heute gabs nur Gambas al ajillo -super lecker- und für die Mädels eine gemischte Vorspeisenplatte -toll, lecker & vielfältig. Wir kommen mit Sicherheit und gerne wieder