🍽️ At The Sun Places, we invite you to discover one of the best-kept secrets of Andalusian gastronomy.
Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma, in the heart of Jerez de la Frontera, is a place where haute cuisine becomes emotion, where each dish tells a story and where the Andalusian duende shakes hands with French precision.
And for your experience to be perfect, there's nothing like staying with us in our Luxury Apartments in Cádiz, from where you can easily access this gastronomic gem and the charms of the city of wine and horses.
Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma is the dream come true of Juanlu Fernández, a chef from Jerez who decided to return to his roots to create his own project to express his understanding of gastronomy. The restaurant opened its doors in 2017 at number 2 Zaragoza Street, in the heart of Jerez de la Frontera.
What began as a small adventure has today become an international benchmark, recognised with the highest distinction: two Michelin Stars and two Repsol Suns.
👨🍳Juanlu Fernández: The chef who conquered the world from Jerez for Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma
Juanlu Fernández's story is that of a passionate person who started from the bottom. Born in Jerez in 1984, he grew up watching his grandmother cook traditional Andalusian recipes and surrounded by the famous wines and vinegars of Jerez.
At 13, while studying, he began working in a bakery and then in a pastry shop, where he began to come into contact with the ingredients that would be the fundamental basis of his training.
His big step was joining Martín Berasategui's team at his 3-Michelin-star restaurant, Lasarte, where he learned technique, precision and the workings of a haute cuisine restaurant.
Later, at 23, he became a fundamental pillar of Aponiente, Ángel León's restaurant, where he worked for ten years and helped achieve 3 Repsol Suns and 3 Michelin Stars.
In 2017, at the age of 33, he decided to go his own way and opened Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma in his native Jerez, a place to express his personality and his limitless love of cooking.
📍 Location, opening hours and contact for Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma
Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma is located in a privileged location, just a few minutes from the main points of interest in Jerez de la Frontera. It is the ideal starting point for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
- 📍 Exact address: Calle Zaragoza, 2, 11402, Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain.
- 🕒 Opening hours: Open Wednesday to Saturday for lunch from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and for dinner from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Closed Monday, Tuesday and Sunday.
- 📞 Contact phone: Not officially published, but you can contact via the official website lucocinayalma.com.
🍽️The gastronomic experience at Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma
The offering at Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma is unique. Juanlu Fernández defines his style as 'rear avant-garde', an expression that highlights his personal interpretation and a "crazy" point of cooking based on classical French cuisine, but showing the best of Andalusian ingredients.
In his restaurant, designed by architect Jean Porsche, the dining room has direct views of the kitchen, and the team cooks and serves before the client's eyes in a concept they call "Chef's Table".
The experience is structured around two tasting menus: Duxende, the soul of the restaurant, with 9 courses, and Duxo, a longer journey through the senses, with 12 courses, which allows you to discover the history and recipes of the region.
The wine cellar, with more than 600 wines and sherries, many from wineries that no longer exist, is another of the house's great attractions.
🍴 Some dishes you cannot miss at Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma
Among the most acclaimed dishes by critics are Choco a la cochambrosa (cuttlefish slowly cooked with its own viscera) and Seafood with peas, two preparations that were described as "a superior cut" for their delicacy and depth of flavour.
Also noteworthy are the sea bass, the yellow-style whiting, the scallops with cured yolk and stew, and the Iberian pork royale finale.
⭐ Juanlu Fernández's gastronomic world: Bina Bar and Krombol, beyond Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma
Juanlu Fernández's commitment to Jerez gastronomy goes beyond Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma. The chef has surrounded himself with collaborators and created a small culinary empire in the city.
Bina Bar, located on José Cádiz Salvatierra Street, is the chef's most laid-back space.
Reopened in 2025 after a major renovation, it offers what he himself calls "Andalusian scoundrel cuisine", a place to share traditional dishes with family and friends in an informal atmosphere.
His good table is such that in 2026 it has been incorporated into the prestigious Michelin Guide, establishing itself as a recommended restaurant where you can taste everything from a Huelva prawn salad to a tuna mollete with the quality seal of a two-star.
Krombol Bakery, on the same street as its younger sibling, is his sweetest project. Hand in hand with Dolce Nilda, a Colombian pastry chef and Juanlu's partner, this space has become a benchmark in Jerez for those looking for a good breakfast or artisan snack.
They offer a wide range of sweet and savoury products, all made on site, from croissants and crumbles to toast and brioches, accompanied by the best specialty coffee.
⭐ What does Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma represent for local gastronomy and for The Sun Places?
Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma is the greatest exponent of the new gastronomic wave that is placing Jerez de la Frontera and the province of Cádiz on the world map of haute cuisine.
It is a place that honours tradition, innovation and local produce.
For The Sun Places, this restaurant represents that same fusion of authenticity and excellence that we love to offer our guests. That is why our Luxury Apartments in Cádiz are the perfect complement to your visit.
✨ Perfect plan with The Sun Places to enjoy Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma
Friday:
- In the evening, dinner at Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma to taste the Duxo menu, the most extensive in the house. Essential booking weeks in advance that we can process for you without any problem.
Saturday:
- Morning: visit to the Jerez wineries, such as Tío Pepe or Fundador, to discover the wines that have inspired Juanlu Fernández.
- More informal lunch at Bina Bar, to try his scoundrel and market cuisine.
- Afternoon: stroll through the centre of Jerez, visiting the Cathedral, the Alcázar and the Plaza del Arenal.
- Night: drinks in the Santiago neighbourhood, with a flamenco atmosphere.
Sunday:
- Breakfast at Krombol Bakery, with freshly baked croissants and specialty coffee.
- Morning: trip to the nearby Valdelagrana beach, in El Puerto de Santa María.
- Before you leave, buy wines and vinegars at one of the winery shops.
Ready to discover the most authentic flavour of Jerez?
📞 Contact The Sun Places and let us organise your perfect getaway to enjoy Restaurante Lú, Cocina y Alma and all the gastronomic potential of the province of Cádiz.
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