Carnívora
Badajoz
Restaurant in Badajoz, Spain
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Carnívora is worth booking when the plan is aged beef, wine, an unhurried Badajoz meal rather than a quick tapas stop. The strongest value comes with a group sharing chuletón and building around the grill, with enough à la carte range for seafood, rice, tartar, dessert alongside the main event.
About Carnívora
At $$$, Carnívora is a Badajoz option to consider when the meal is built around Spanish grill cooking and steakhouse ordering. The clearest reason to book is the meat-led brief: chuletón de vaca madurada is a signature dish, supported by other house signatures such as pulpo a la brasa, arroz meloso de rabo de toro, steak tartar de retinta, tarta de queso.
The short answer: choose Carnívora for a Spanish grill and steakhouse meal, especially if the table wants beef at the center of the plan. If the group wants a lighter or more varied night, other dining in Badajoz may be a better fit.
Aged beef is the reason to book, but the signature dishes keep it flexible
The strongest order is likely to be built around chuletón de vaca madurada, the signature aged-beef dish. At a $$$ price point, Carnívora makes the most sense when diners are comfortable paying for a steakhouse-style meal rather than treating it as a quick, inexpensive stop.
Signature dishes give the meal some range while keeping the restaurant’s grill-first identity clear. Alongside the chuletón, diners can look for pulpo a la brasa, arroz meloso de rabo de toro, steak tartar de retinta, tarta de queso. That makes the restaurant useful for guests who want Spanish grill cooking with a few broader choices around the main meat order.
Macarfi lists a 7.3 Food Rating for 2026, which is the clearest outside recognition attached to the restaurant. It does not need to be overstated, but it supports Carnívora’s position as a serious Badajoz steakhouse choice for diners comparing options in the city.
The appeal is Spanish grill cooking rather than a formal fine-dining script
Carnívora is best understood as a Spanish grill and steakhouse, not as a restaurant defined by a tasting-menu format or a published drinks program. The draw is the cooking style and the signature dishes: aged beef, grilled octopus, rice with oxtail, steak tartare, cheesecake.
For planning, build the meal around what is confirmed: a meat-led Spanish grill format at $$$, with smart casual dress. Monday through Saturday hours run 13:00–01:30, while Sunday is shorter at 13:00–17:00; the official site also lists 12:00 opening times. Those hours make Carnívora workable for daytime or evening plans on most days, with Sunday best treated as an earlier meal.
Who should book, who should choose a different Badajoz night
Book Carnívora if the goal is a steakhouse meal in Badajoz and the table is interested in chuletón de vaca madurada or other grill-focused signatures. Smart casual dress fits the guidance: polished enough for a planned meal, without implying a formal fine-dining requirement.
Choose a different Badajoz night if the group wants a cheaper meal, a less meat-centered menu, or a venue where steakhouse cooking is not the focus. For broader planning around the city, use Our full Badajoz restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Sánchez de la Rocha, 8, 06006 Badajoz (Badajoz)
- Website
- carnivorarestaurante.es
- Phone
- +34-696543291
Venue details
Ambiance
Cared-for, unhurried, and design-conscious, with a brasa-forward dining room meant for lingering over wine and shareable plates.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- chuletón de vaca madurada
- pulpo a la brasa
- arroz meloso de rabo de toro
- steak tartar de retinta
- tarta de queso
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tasting menu worth it at Carnívora?
Based on the confirmed information, it is better to think of the restaurant as a Spanish grill and steakhouse at $$$, with signature dishes including chuletón de vaca madurada, pulpo a la brasa, arroz meloso de rabo de toro, steak tartar de retinta, tarta de queso.
Does Carnívora handle dietary restrictions?
Carnívora is confirmed as a Spanish grill and steakhouse, so diners with allergies or dietary needs should check directly with the restaurant before planning the meal.
Can Carnívora accommodate groups?
The restaurant’s confirmed hours are Monday–Saturday 13:00–01:30 and Sunday 13:00–17:00, with the official site also listing 12:00 opening times, so timing can be planned around those service windows.
Is Carnívora worth the price?
It can be, if you want a Spanish grill and steakhouse meal in Badajoz and are comfortable with a $$$ price point. The signatures include chuletón de vaca madurada, pulpo a la brasa, arroz meloso de rabo de toro, steak tartar de retinta, tarta de queso, Macarfi lists a 7.3 Food Rating for 2026.
What are alternatives to Carnívora in Badajoz?
For a different kind of night in Badajoz, look at broader dining options instead of a meat-led grill. Carnívora is the pick when Spanish steakhouse cooking and chuletón de vaca madurada are the point; if you want more variety, choose a place with a wider focus.
Is Carnívora good for a special occasion?
Yes, it can suit a planned meal if the occasion calls for a Spanish grill or steakhouse in Badajoz. The $$$ price point, smart casual dress code, late Monday–Saturday hours make it a natural candidate for a more deliberate meal rather than a quick stop.
