La Esquinita de Javi

La Esquinita de Javi is a small seafood tapas bar at Plaza del Campillo Bajo in central Granada, Andalusia, Spain, close to Puerta Real and the Acera del Darro. It is one of two Granada locations of the same name, and it is best known for razor clams, which have become the dish most associated with the bar. The cuisine is Andalusian seafood served in tapas and small-plate format. The signature order is navajas, razor clams prepared in garlic and white wine, a simple preparation that relies on freshness. Fried fish is also on the menu and is the other staple. The bar's size means that the choice is limited and the stock is finite, and it is known to sell out early, so visitors who want the razor clams should arrive soon after opening rather than late in the session. The atmosphere is that of a corner bar: tight, noisy and sociable, with most customers standing or sharing a few small tables. There is no dress code, and the pace is quick. Drinks are standard for a Granada tapas bar, with beer and white wine the natural companions to seafood. Reservations are not taken; the bar operates on a walk-in basis. Typical spending is about €10–€25 (roughly $11.50–$28.75) per person, with the higher end reached when several seafood plates are ordered. Hours are generally daily for lunch and dinner, but because the bar sells out, visitors should confirm locally and plan to arrive early. Plaza del Campillo is a short walk from the cathedral area and the main shopping streets, so the bar fits into a sightseeing day in the centre. Visitors who enjoy shellfish can combine the razor clams with a plate of fried fish and a glass of white wine for a light meal, and those with a larger appetite can continue to other tapas bars within a few minutes' walk.