IBIZA - SANT CARLES DE PERALTA - EL BIGOTES
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 5
EL BIGOTES
The Fish Shack at Cala Mastella is also known as El Bigotes, which translates to “The Moustache” a nod to the proprietor’s distinctive whiskers. El Bigotes will be remembered for sitting at his table every lunchtime while enjoying a flagon of his favourite red wine with his fish and rice.
Sadly, he passed away in 2025 at nearly 100 years old. His funeral was massive on the island, with everyone paying their respects. Rest in peace, El Bigotes, and thank you for your immense contribution to Ibicencan gastronomy.
There are two dining options available: a noon sitting for fried fish at €27 per person, or a 2 pm sitting for Bullit de Peix at €37 per person.
For the Bullit de Peix, everyone must arrive at this beautiful little bay at 2 pm, as it features a set menu, all served at the same time. The meal begins with the customary olives, bread, alioli.
You can see the massive pot of freshly prepared fish stew being prepared before you.
Nowadays, El Bigotes son now goes out fishing in the morning, and whatever local sustainable fish he catches, they all go straight into the pot for the day’s bullit de peix.
The first serving is a large plate of fish (dorada (bream), burrida (skate), escorpión (scorpion fish), and the like) with potatoes cooked in a delicious saffron broth. The whole fish goes in.
After this serving, paella rice and baby squid are added to the remaining saffron broth and become the second course.
Dessert consists of ice cream or a traditional Ibicenco dessert such as flaó or greixonera.
To book, you can phone, but only between 11 am and 1 pm, or go in person the day before between 12 and 2 pm.
DON’T BE LATE.... The meal is served at 2 pm, all at once, to the entire restaurant.
Try a local Ibicencan white wine like Can Rich.
To get there, you must drive past Cala Mastella and follow the signs to the restaurant.
Cala Mastella is a good small family beach, with a chiringuito, as is Cala Llenya around the cove.
A great place to swing by for a fish stew
Finish with a famous café caleta. A local brandy, cinnamon, and lemon-infused coffee.
Legend has it that the King of Spain was refused a table because the place was full!
Please be aware that it is CASH ONLY.
Closed 1st November - 31st March
EL BIGOTES
Cala Mastella, Sant Carles de Peralta
+34 650 79 76 33
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