Cachito Restaurant
Camp d’Elx / Partida Puçol, Elx
Restaurant in Elx, Spain
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Cachito Restaurant is an easy-to-shortlist Elx option for a celebration when independent recognition matters: it carries a Macarfi 7.5 Food Rating (2026). The practical read is narrower than that rating suggests. Treat it as an in-room meal rather than a takeout or delivery bet, and compare Frisone if the group needs clearer €€ Traditional Cuisine before deciding.
About Cachito Restaurant
Elx dining is not just Alicante overflow; for a celebration, the decision is whether you want a recognized local reservation or a fully mapped destination meal. Cachito Restaurant is a yes for the first brief: shortlist it when being in Elx and having external validation matter more than a chef-led format or a named tasting menu. If the group is choosing by cuisine first, compare local alternatives before committing.
Use it in the room, not as a delivery gamble
Takeout and delivery are the wrong starting point unless a dedicated off-premise menu is offered at the time you order. Food built for travel usually makes that clear through a specific ordering channel, packaging notes, or a menu designed for carryout. Without those cues, the safer value call is to treat this as an in-person meal, where the room and pacing can do some of the work for a date, family celebration, or small business dinner.
That matters because the venue is easier to recommend for occasion quality than for advance menu planning. Do not build the meal around a signature dish, named chef, or set format. Keep the decision simple: choose it when the group wants a recognized Elx table and is comfortable ordering from the current menu; skip it if the night requires a fixed cuisine brief before anyone agrees.
Who should choose it
The fit is clearest for couples or small groups who care more about a polished local meal than a destination-style checklist. It is weaker for solo diners wanting a quick, defined counter experience, and for delivery-focused nights where packaging and travel time decide the meal. For a special occasion, the recommendation is a qualified yes: keep expectations grounded, use the restaurant for its local validation, and cross-shop if price transparency or cuisine certainty matters more than staying in Elx.
Planning details
- Location
- Carretera Casas del León, km 4,5, 03296 Elx, Alacant (Elche)
- Website
- restaurantecachito.com
- Phone
- +34-966633575
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional countryside restaurant in Camp d’Elx with a warm, family-oriented atmosphere, focused on wood-fired rice dishes and classic Valencian cuisine, with attentive and kind service noted by guests.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu, Family style
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 1926
Signature Dishes
- paella Cachito (wood-fired paella)
- arroz con costra a la leña
- arroz con conejo y caracoles
- traditional spoon dishes (platos de cuchara)
- grilled meats a la brasa
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Carretera Casas del León, km 4,5, 03296 Elx, Alacant (Elche)
Planning details
Location
Carretera Casas del León, km 4,5, 03296 Elx, Alacant (Elche) · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
Choose Frisone if the group needs a clearer budget frame: Traditional Cuisine at €€ makes it easier to plan than Cachito. Choose El Meloso if staying in Elx matters and you want another local option before widening to out-of-metro choices.
For a wider city scan, use Our full Elx restaurants guide.
Restaurant context
How Cachito compares in Elx
For recognition-led booking, Cachito Restaurant has the clearest reason to stay on the list: the Macarfi 7.5 Food Rating (2026) gives it a stronger validation cue than El Meloso, Frattelli Pazzi, Mesón El Granaíno, and Asador Ilicitano, where the decision rests more on location and personal preference. That makes it the safer celebration shortlist if the group wants an Elx table with external validation rather than a casual fallback.
Frisone is easier to judge on budget because it is labeled Traditional Cuisine at €€. Choose Frisone when value control and cuisine clarity matter; choose Cachito when staying in Elx and recognition matter more than a clearly published price tier. For the local alternatives, El Meloso and Asador Ilicitano are the first cross-shops if this table does not fit the plan.
If ambiance is the deciding factor, do not over-read the name or category. Cachito is the better fit for a planned meal than a delivery-first night; Frisone is the cleaner value comparison; Mesón El Granaíno and Frattelli Pazzi are useful second looks when the group wants another Elx option before widening the search.
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Mini comparison table for Elx planning
| Venue | Location | Decision cue | Choose it when | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cachito Restaurant | Elx | Macarfi 7.5 Food Rating (2026) | A recognized Elx table matters more than a takeout setup | No published awards |
| Frisone | Out-of-metro | Traditional Cuisine, €€ | You want the clearest budget and cuisine frame | 2026 Bib Gourmand2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| El Meloso | Elx | Local peer | You want another Elx option before widening the search | No published awards |
| Frattelli Pazzi | Elx | Local peer | You want to compare another in-city table for a small group | No published awards |
| Mesón El Granaíno | Elx | Local peer | You want an Elx backup for a relaxed meal | No published awards |
| Asador Ilicitano | Elx | Local peer | You want to keep the meal anchored in Elx | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cachito Restaurant good for a special occasion?
Yes, for a low-key special occasion in Elx, especially if the goal is a solid local meal rather than a destination-format splurge. The Macarfi 7.5 Food Rating (2026) supports it as a credible pick, but it is better for a relaxed celebration than a high-drama night out. For a more grill-led meal, Asador Ilicitano is the sharper comparison.
Is Cachito Restaurant good for solo dining?
It is a workable solo choice if you want a sit-down meal in Elx without turning it into an event. The address on Carretera Casas del León, km 4,5 makes it more of a destination stop than a casual drop-in, so a solo visit makes the most sense when you already have a plan. If you want a more social, table-for-two feel, El Meloso is the more natural comparison.
What are alternatives to Cachito Restaurant in Elx?
Frisone and Frattelli Pazzi make sense if you want a different format, while El Meloso and Mesón El Granaíno are better if you want a more classic local meal. Asador Ilicitano is the closest alternative if you want a more grill-forward dinner. Cachito is the more measured pick when you care about a recognized food rating and a steady, local feel.
What should a first-timer know about Cachito Restaurant?
Start with the fact that Cachito Restaurant sits on Carretera Casas del León, km 4,5 in Elx, so it is not a casual center-city walk-in. The Macarfi 7.5 Food Rating (2026) gives it enough credibility to justify a planned visit, especially for couples or small groups. If your priority is convenience over a destination meal, one of the Elx center options may fit better.
