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Where to eat in Málaga, Marbella, Estepona, Torremolinos, Ronda and the Axarquía: 182 hand-picked restaurants and bars

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  La EscolleraFish and seafood · Puerto pesquero · 5 minFish restaurant opened in 1940 next to the fish market of the fishing port, below the Punta Doncella lighthouse (Guía Repsol).
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  Restaurante KuvoHaute cuisine · Centro · 5 minSignature restaurant of chef Óscar Manso, with Pilar Palmero running the dining room.
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  La Bulla GastrobarTapas gastrobar · Paseo marítimo · 5 minGastrobar opposite the seafront promenade with Andalusian-based tapas and Asian and fusion touches.
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  Churrería RamónChurrería (churros) and breakfasts · Casco antiguo · 5 minMarbella's first churrería: Ramón Navas opened it in 1941 and his son Pepe made it famous.
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  Taberna La Niña del PistoAndalusian tapas (home-style Córdoba cooking) · Casco antiguo · 5 minTiny tavern serving Andalusian home cooking in the Córdoba tradition, in the same alley as Bar El Estrecho, a step from Plaza de los Naranjo
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  Casa EladioMediterranean cuisine and fish · Casco antiguo · 5 minFamily-run since 1965, now in its third generation, a short walk from Plaza de los Naranjos.
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  Los Tres PepeChiringuito (beach bar) with espetos (sardines grilled on skewers) · Playa de la Fontanilla · 5 minHistoric chiringuito (beach bar): it began in 1952 on Playa del Faro and has been at La Fontanilla since 1959.
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  SkinaHaute cuisine (2 Michelin stars) · Milla de Oro · 5 minMarbella's only two-Michelin-star restaurant.
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  BardalCreative haute cuisine (2 Michelin stars) · Junto a la Plaza de Toros y el Puente Nuevo · 5 minThe restaurant of Benito Gómez, a Catalan settled in Ronda: signature cooking with recognisable flavours of Andalusian tradition and produce
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  TragatáChef's tapas (the bar of Benito Gómez, chef of Bardal) · Calle Nueva · 5 minThe informal, sharing version from the chef of Bardal, right on Calle Nueva, a few metres from the Puente Nuevo.
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  Restaurante Casa MaríaBlind market tasting menu · Barrio de San Francisco · 5 minThere is no menu: they cook what they have bought that day and bring you a multi-course menu.
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  El LechuguitaClassic, cheap tapas bar · Mercadillo · 5 minLong-established tapas bar (since 1969) named after its signature tapa: a dressed lettuce heart.
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  Bodega San FranciscoAndalusian tapas and raciones (sharing plates) · Barrio de San Francisco · 5 minThe tapas bodega of the Barrio de San Francisco, outside the Puerta de Almocábar: neighbourhood feel, lots of Ronda locals and a terrace.
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  Siempre IgualHome cooking and stews (oxtail specialists) · Centro · 5 minHome-cooking bar that presents itself as an oxtail specialist.
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  La TabernaTraditional tapas and raciones (sharing plates) · Plaza del Socorro · 5 minTavern with a terrace on Plaza del Socorro, the main square of the Mercadillo.
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  Restaurante Pedro RomeroTraditional Ronda cuisine · Frente a la Plaza de Toros · 5 minClassic restaurant opened in 1974 opposite the Real Maestranza bullring, with bullfighting décor.
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  Tabanco Los ArcosTabanco (traditional wine bar): Serranía wines, cured meats and bollitos (small filled rolls) · La Ciudad · 5 minRustic tabanco (traditional wine tavern) with Ronda wines at a good price and views of the Tajo and the bridge from the tables at the back,
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  Confitería Las CampanasTraditional confectioner (yemas del Tajo, egg-yolk sweets) · Plaza del Socorro · 5 minConfectioner's opened in 1849 and famous for its yemas del Tajo (egg-yolk sweets), with a recipe patented since 1934.
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  El PimpiHistoric bodega-tavern (Málaga tapas and raciones) · Centro histórico · 5 minMálaga's most famous bodega: a maze of rooms and courtyards with a terrace facing the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba.
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  Antigua Casa de Guardia19th-century tavern and wine cellar serving Málaga wines · Alameda Principal · 5 minA 19th-century tavern, unrenovated, with the barrels behind the bar.
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  La TrancaAuthentic tapas bar with vermouth and good music · Calle Carretería · 5 minSmall, noisy bar with a great atmosphere, full of locals and travellers.
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  El Mesón de CervantesRaciones (sharing plates) of Mediterranean cuisine with creative touches · Calle Álamos · 5 minDinner restaurant a short walk from Plaza de la Merced, with raciones and half raciones of Mediterranean cooking with creative touches.
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  KalejaAndalusian chargrilled cooking by Dani Carnero (1 Michelin star) · Centro histórico · 5 minKaleja is a Sephardic word meaning 'little street': it is in the old Jewish quarter, a few metres from the Museo Picasso.
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  José Carlos GarcíaCreative haute cuisine from Málaga (1 Michelin star) · La Malagueta · 5 minAfter fifteen years at Muelle Uno, José Carlos García has returned to where he started: the historic Café de París, his family's restaurant
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  La CosmoMálaga market cuisine by Dani Carnero (Bib Gourmand) · Calle Císter · 5 minThe informal bar of Dani Carnero, the chef of Kaleja, in the shadow of the Cathedral: open kitchen, white décor, local produce and Málaga se
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  Casa ArandaTraditional churrería (churros with chocolate) · Junto al Mercado de Atarazanas · 5 minMálaga's classic churrería, in an alley next to the Mercado de Atarazanas: churros with thick chocolate, coffee and hurried waiters.
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  Casa MiraHistoric ice-cream and turrón (nougat) shop · Calle Larios · 5 minThe long-established ice-cream shop on Calle Larios, run by the Mira family (Dimas Mira e Hijos), with artisan ice creams, nougat and horcha
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  Bar Mercado AtarazanasPescaíto (fried fish) and seafood counter inside the market · Mercado Central de Atarazanas · 5 minThe market bar: fresh fish and seafood, grilled or fried, eaten at the counter among the fruit, meat and fish stalls.
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  Chiringuito El CachaloteChiringuito (beach bar) with espetos (sardines grilled on skewers) and pescaíto (fried fish) · Playa de La Malagueta · 5 minA chiringuito (beach bar) on the sand, a walk from the centre: the easiest way to eat an espeto (sardines grilled on a skewer) without leavi
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  Casa Juan Los MellizosClassic fried-fish and rice restaurant in La Carihuela · La Carihuela · 5 minThe La Carihuela classic: several dining rooms and a huge terrace on the square (about 600 seats, according to GastroRanking).
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  Bodegas QuitapenasTapas and pescaíto (fried fish) bodega (traditional tavern) since 1962 · Centro, Cuesta del Tajo · 5 minA long-standing bodega ('since 1962', says its website) on the slope down to the beach, next to the Torre de los Molinos.
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  El DoradoTapas, pescaíto (fried fish) and rice dishes with views · Junto a la playa del Bajondillo · 5 minMore than 25 years serving Andalusian cooking next to the Bajondillo (Turismo de Andalucía), with a terrace and a balcony with sea views.
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  McJamón La CarihuelaBreakfasts, tapas and cheap raciones (sharing plates) · Paseo marítimo de La Carihuela · 5 minHard-working bar on the La Carihuela promenade: opens for breakfast and carries on with tapas, lunch, afternoon snacks and dinner.
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  La Mar BonitaChiringuito (beach bar) with espetos (sardines grilled on skewers) and grilled fish (Repsol Solete) · La Carihuela, extremo oeste · 10 minFamily chiringuito (beach bar) with more than 50 years on the sand of La Carihuela, run by Miguel León, whom Guía Repsol calls one of the be
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  Restaurante La BocanaFish, seafood and rice dishes · Puerto Banús · 15 minFamily restaurant opened in 1987 in Puerto Banús, with a terrace facing the sea and slightly set apart from the bustle of the port.
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  Tony's Beach (Chiringuito Los Tony's)Chiringuito (beach bar) with rice dishes and fish · Elviria · 15 minFamily chiringuito (beach bar) right on Elviria beach, in the east.
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  Restaurante Cortijo PacoHaute Cuisine · Cómpeta · 20 minMediterranean restaurant specialising in chargrilled meats, with a restored terrace and an indoor dining room with a fireplace.
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  Taberna Restaurante Casa PacoAndalusian · Cómpeta · 20 minTapas restaurant on Plaza Almijara, next to the Iglesia de la Asunción, combining traditional dishes with more creative options.
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  Restaurante El PilónMediterranean · Cómpeta · 20 minRestaurant in a former carpentry workshop dug into the rock, in the upper part of Cómpeta.
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  Restaurante El ParaísoMediterranean / French fusion · Cómpeta · 20 minWelcoming garden restaurant in the former Buddha on the Rock premises.
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  Los AbanicosMediterranean and roasts · Benahavís · 25 minOne of the most popular restaurants in Benahavís, the mountain village famous for its concentration of restaurants.
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  Bar Restaurante HalomonTapas and bar · Puerto deportivo · 5 minTapas and pinchos bar right on the marina front, with a terrace looking out at the boats.
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  Taberna Mar de AlboránTapas and bar · Junto al puerto deportivo · 5 minSmall tavern next to the marina, with homemade tapas at a good price.
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  El PalangreFish, seafood and rice dishes · Puerto deportivo · 5 minFamily-run fish, seafood and rice restaurant at the marina, opened in 1999 according to its website.
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  Bar SimonitoFish and tapas · Centro · 5 minFish and tapas bar-restaurant popular with Estepona locals and families, with a terrace and reasonable prices.
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  La Taberna de LucíaFish and seafood · Casco antiguo · 5 minFish and seafood tavern with plenty of local customers.
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  Casa Doña JerónimaTapas and Mediterranean cuisine · Casco antiguo · 5 minTapas and raciones restaurant with a terrace on Plaza de las Flores, the heart of the old town.
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  Bodeguita del ChatoTapas, vermouth and wines · Casco antiguo · 5 minSmall, cosy bar in the old town for a vermouth with a good tapa (Guía Repsol).
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  Las Brasas de AlbertoMeat grill · Paseo marítimo · 5 minGrill opened in 2007 (Guía Repsol), next to the seafront promenade.
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  Chiringuito El MaderoChiringuito (beach bar) · Playa de La Rada · 5 minClassic chiringuito (beach bar) on La Rada beach, right on the promenade, with chargrilled espetos (sardines on skewers), pescaíto frito and
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  Churrería La CordobesaChurrería (churros) and breakfasts · Centro · 5 minEstepona's go-to churrería for breakfast: churros, chocolate, coffee and molletes, with a lively local crowd.
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  Bar El CalienteBreakfasts and coffee · Casco antiguo · 5 minA breakfast classic in Estepona since the 1970s, a stone's throw from Calle Terraza.
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  Sabores GourmetMediterranean from a wood-fired oven · Calle Real / paseo marítimo · 5 minRestaurant, gourmet shop and wine shop that cooks in a wood-fired oven, with tables on Calle Real and a terrace next to the seafront promena
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  Bar AltamiranoPescaíto (fried fish) and seafood · Casco antiguo · 5 minA long-established fried fish and seafood place on a square in Marbella's old town.
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  Bar El EstrechoAndalusian tapas · Casco antiguo · 5 minTapas bar founded in 1954 in an alley of Marbella's old town, serving traditional Andalusian and Málaga cooking.
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  Taberna GasparTavern with home cooking · Centro · 5 minTavern opened in 1996 in the modern centre, off the tourist route, with homemade raciones to share.
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  BACKHaute cuisine (1 Michelin star) · Centro · 5 minModern bistro by chef David Olivas (from Úbeda), with a relaxed atmosphere and creative cooking based on nearby produce.
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  Restaurante MessinaHaute cuisine (1 Michelin star) · Centro · 5 minMichelin star since 2016.
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  Bar FranciscoPescaíto frito (fried fish) · Casco antiguo · 5 minA simple, old-school neighbourhood bar specialising in fried fish (pescaíto frito), cheap for the area (Directo al Paladar).
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  La Taberna del PintxoBasque pintxos · Centro · 5 minBasque-style pintxos bar next to the old town: you take the cold ones from the bar and the waiters bring the hot ones round to the tables.
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  Bodega La VenenciaTapas, raciones (sharing plates) and Iberian ham and cured meats · Centro · 5 minLively tapas bodega with a terrace, between the old town and the seafront promenade.
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  Buenos Aires Steak HouseArgentine grill · Casco antiguo · 5 minFamily-run Argentine grill opened in 2012 by Facundo Sarasibar and his family, in the old town.
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  Ta-KumiJapanese · Centro · 5 minJapanese restaurant by chefs Álvaro Arbeloa and Toshio Tsutsui, with other places in Málaga and Madrid.
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  "Fiesta", el Bar del MercaoMarket bar: breakfasts and tapas · Centro · 5 minBar inside the Municipal Market, with a sunny terrace.
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  Restaurante Playa EuropaFish and espetos (sardines grilled on skewers) on the beach · Playa de la Fontanilla · 5 minBeachfront fish restaurant at La Fontanilla, on the same stretch of promenade as Los Tres Pepe.
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  NintaiHaute cuisine · Centro · 5 minCounter-style Japanese restaurant with one Michelin star since the 2022 guide, on a street in central Marbella.
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  Taberna Quinto TramoCreative tapas · Mercadillo · 5 minSmall tapas tavern that mixes the traditional with modern touches, on Carrera Espinel.
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  Entre VinosRonda wine bar with tapas · Centro · 5 minQuiet bar with more than a hundred wines from Ronda and the Serranía and tapas rarely seen in a tourist area, most at €1-1.50.
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  Restaurante Casa MateosRonda tapas with fusion touches · Mercadillo · 5 minSmall tavern with a terrace that mixes Ronda cooking with Asian touches.
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  Puerta GrandeAndalusian cuisine and rice dishes · Calle Nueva · 5 minFamily restaurant with tables in a cool alley.
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  Bodega El SocorroAndalusian tapas with modern touches · Junto a la Plaza del Socorro · 5 minA bodega (wine bar) with the feel of an Andalusian home and flamenco in the background, a step from Plaza del Socorro.
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  La Niña AdelaSpanish cuisine focused on produce, and meat · Avenida Ricardo Navarrete · 5 minRestaurant with a sunny terrace and a bar for tapas, among the best rated in Ronda on TripAdvisor.
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  Restaurante TropicanaContemporary Andalusian cuisine, almost all gluten-free · Calle Virgen de los Dolores · 5 minFamily business despite the name (it is not Caribbean): Andalusian cooking with organic meats and almost the whole menu gluten-free.
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  Restaurante Las TablasMeat and Mediterranean cuisine · La Ciudad · 5 minSmall, slightly bohemian place with a terrace, known for its meats.
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  Mesón El SacristánGrill: meat from a wood-fired oven · La Ciudad · 5 minThe place to eat in La Ciudad, the old town: terrace on the square of Santa María la Mayor and a wood-fired oven.
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  Restaurante AzaharContemporary Andalusian cuisine with views of the Serranía · Hotel Catalonia Reina Victoria · 5 minThe restaurant of the Catalonia Reina Victoria hotel, with large windows and a summer terrace looking onto the Serranía.
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  Churrería AlbaChurrería (churros) and breakfasts · Mercadillo · 5 minThe go-to churrería on Ronda's main shopping street, with a terrace for people-watching and a room upstairs.
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  Confitería DaverPastry shop and chocolatier · Mercadillo · 5 minPastry shop with chocolates, brandy truffles, nougat and cakes; they also serve coffee.
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  Doña PakitaFusion tapas (Spanish, Mexican and Japanese) · Plaza Carmen Abela · 5 minModern place with neon lights, good music and a big terrace.
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  Bar El ConventoHome-style tapas and raciones (sharing plates) · Barrio de San Francisco · 5 minTapas bar in the Barrio de San Francisco with generous portions to share and good advice on Ronda wines.
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  Restaurante Los CazadoresFish and seafood (despite the name) · Calle Rosal · 5 minDespite the name, it is a seafood restaurant of the kind Ronda locals go to: simple décor and fresh fish prepared behind the bar.
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  BlossomContemporary haute cuisine with South American touches (1 Michelin star) · Plaza de la Aduana · 5 minAt the top of the Palacio de la Aduana, the building that houses the Museo de Málaga.
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  Palodú'Dual' market cuisine (1 Michelin star) · Centro · 5 minCristina Cánovas and Diego Aguilar (trained at Tickets, Mugaritz and El Lago) brought their Teatinos restaurant to the centre.
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  Marisquería GodoyClassic seafood restaurant (1 Repsol Sol) · Muelle Uno · 5 minThe Godoy family's seafood restaurant (Juan Godoy and Teresa Ariza), who have been choosing the fish at the market for decades.
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  El Tapeo de CervantesCreative tapas · Calle Cárcer · 5 minSmall, cosy tavern next to the Teatro Cervantes, with creative tapas and good wines.
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  Uvedoble TabernaTavern with modern tapas · Calle Alcazabilla · 5 minModern Mediterranean tavern by chef Willie Orellana, with a terrace next to the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba.
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  Casa LolaTavern with pinchos, tapas and vermouth on tap · Calle Granada · 5 minAlways-packed tavern with a terrace right on Calle Granada, with pinchos, tapas and vermouth.
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  La RecovaHome-made breakfasts and menú del día (set lunch) among antiques · Junto al Mercado de Atarazanas · 5 minCafé-bodega full of antiques and old pots and pans, with very Málaga-style breakfasts and neighbourhood prices.
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  Marisquería Casa VicenteOld-school seafood and fried-fish restaurant · Centro · 5 minSimple seafood restaurant, with tables inside and on the side street: pescaíto, grilled dishes and fresh seafood at a good price right in th
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  La Peregrina CentroPescaíto (fried fish) and seafood bar · Centro · 5 minSeafaring bar with a local atmosphere where you can eat the day's fish and seafood at neighbourhood prices without leaving the centre.
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  Base9Modern tapas and sharing plates (Bib Gourmand) · El Perchel · 5 minOpened by two young chefs from their final-year project: a short menu of tapas and sharing plates, modern but with a traditional base.
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  Mi Niña LolaModern, well-travelled cooking in small dishes · Ladera de Gibralfaro · 5 minOn the slope of Gibralfaro, where the La Coracha district used to be, with a terrace and views of the city and the Mediterranean.
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  La RistobottegaItalian cuisine (fresh pasta and pizza) · Centro · 5 minItalian restaurant and shop next to the Cathedral, among the best rated in the city on TripAdvisor.
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  Mesón MarianoAndalusian cuisine · Centro · 5 minLong-established family mesón (traditional restaurant) two minutes from Plaza de la Merced: checked tablecloths, hanging hams and real Málag
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  Marisquería SantaellaNeighbourhood seafood restaurant, lunchtime only · Torremolinos · Calle Maestro Solano · 5 minSmall, unpretentious seafood restaurant that GastroRanking ranks no.
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  Bodega GuerolaTapas and fish bodega (traditional tavern) since 1962 · Centro, Calle de las Mercedes · 5 minBodega opened in 1962 (official website), with a bar, a small dining room and a terrace.
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  Caléndula TapasCreative tapas · Torremolinos · Calle Skal, junto a la playa del Bajondillo · 5 minModern tapas bar next to the Bajondillo, with a terrace.
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  Casero La Comida MediterráneaMediterranean and North African cuisine, dinners only · Torremolinos · Calle Skal · 5 minSmall, cosy place with a terrace: Mediterranean cooking with North African touches.
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  Los ManuelesChiringuito-restaurant (beach bar) with rice dishes and fish · Playamar, en primera línea · 5 minChiringuito-restaurant in Playamar with a big terrace facing the sea, one of the long-standing places on the promenade.
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  Chiringuito El CanariasFamily chiringuito (beach bar) with espetos (sardines grilled on skewers) and fried fish since 1962 · La Carihuela · 5 minChiringuito run by the same family since 1962, now in its third generation, with more than 120 sun loungers.
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  La Taberna K PasaHome-style Andalusian tapas · La Carihuela · 5 minSimple tavern in La Carihuela, with a terrace; the owners are a Spanish-Dutch couple, according to customers.
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  El QuiteNeighbourhood churros and breakfasts · Torremolinos · Calle Rafael Quintana Rosado · 5 minNeighbourhood café with churros that several customers call the best in Torremolinos: family atmosphere and very reasonable prices.
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  Restaurante La SirenaFish and rice dishes with sea views · Benalmádena Costa, paseo marítimo · 5 minMediterranean fish and seafood restaurant on the seafront promenade, with a terrace with views and a reduced-price set menu.
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  Chiringuito Ayo (Playa de Burriana)Fish / Seafood · Nerja (Playa Burriana) · 5 minEmblematic beachfront chiringuito (beach bar), founded in 1969 on Playa de Burriana.
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  Restaurante El PulguillaFish / Seafood · Nerja · 5 minClassic Nerja bar-restaurant, a few metres from the Balcón de Europa, specialising in Málaga-style fried fish (pescaíto frito), seafood, tap
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  Restaurante Oliva (Guía Michelin)Haute Cuisine · Nerja · 5 minContemporary restaurant on Plaza de España, next to the Balcón de Europa, with a terrace.
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  La Fuente da PaoloItalian · Nerja · 5 minFamily-run Italian-Mediterranean restaurant next to the Balcón de Europa.
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  Chiringuito Torre VelerínChiringuito (beach bar) · Playa de El Velerín · 10 minFamily chiringuito (beach bar) on El Velerín beach, east of the centre.
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  Lobito de MarFish and seafood · Milla de Oro · 10 minDani García's 'beach bar without a beach' on the Golden Mile: seafood bar, espetos (sardines on skewers), fried fish and chargrilled fish in
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  Freiduría Chupytira (Huelin)Neighbourhood fried-fish and seafood restaurant · Huelin · 10 minThe original fried fish shop of a Málaga group that now has several branches.
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  El Pimpi FloridaPrawn and seafood bar, dinners only · El Palo · 10 minIt has nothing to do with El Pimpi on Calle Granada: it is a neighbourhood bar in El Palo, famous among locals for its prawns, with a queue
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  Restaurante El CabraEspetos (sardines grilled on skewers) and fish by the sea · Pedregalejo · 10 minOne of the Pedregalejo classics, with a seafront terrace; many people use it as the benchmark for comparing espetos (sardines on skewers).
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  Restaurante FrutosSeafood, ham and sit-down meat dishes · Torremolinos · Avenida Riviera · 10 minClassic restaurant with tablecloths and a terrace, the kind for a long Sunday lunch.
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  Gastrogaucho Malbec Wine ClubArgentine grill · Benalmádena Costa · 10 minArgentine grill, the best-rated international restaurant in Benalmádena on GastroRanking (9th of 1,134 restaurants in the municipality).
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  Restaurante The GardenMediterranean · Frigiliana · 10 minMediterranean restaurant in the upper part of Frigiliana, with a creative international touch and wide views from the terrace.
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  Bodeguita Santa María (Arrocería Pescados y Mariscos Santa María)Rice dishes, fish and seafood · Cancelada · 15 minFish, seafood and rice restaurant on a pedestrian street in Cancelada, in the east of Estepona.
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  Venta GarcíaVenta (roadside inn) with home cooking and meat · Casares · 15 minVenta (roadside inn) on the road up from Estepona to Casares, with a terrace, a classic of the area.
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  Venta CozarVenta (roadside inn) and grill house · Casares · 15 minVenta-brasería (roadside grill) on the Casares road, with a terrace and views, specialising in chargrilled meats.
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  Restaurante Sarmiento (Brasa Andaluza)Chargrill and meat · Casares · 15 minFamily restaurant at the top of the road up to Casares, renovated by the brothers Juan Diego and Miguel, with terraces overlooking the villa
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  El Ancla Restaurante & Beach ClubFish and seafood by the sea · Playa de San Pedro · 15 minRestaurant and beach club at the west end of San Pedro's promenade, with a large seawater pool (especially in summer).
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  El Candil de San PedroTapas and raciones (sharing plates) · San Pedro · 15 minTapas and raciones bar in San Pedro, with the owner in the dining room, a good wine cellar and Iberian cured meats.
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  Trattoria L'ImprontaItalian with fresh pasta · San Pedro · Nueva Alcántara · 15 minTrattoria with handmade fresh pasta in San Pedro, with a terrace.
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  PasticcioHome-style Italian · San Pedro · Guadalmina Alta · 15 minSmall, family-run Italian that looks simple, with the owner, Luca, in the dining room.
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  YucasBreakfasts and coffee · Benalmádena Costa (Torrequebrada) · 15 minCafé above an almost hidden cove in Torrequebrada, with one of the best views on the Benalmádena coast (Guía Repsol).
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  Restaurante El AcebuchalAndalusian · El Acebuchal (Cómpeta) · 15 minRestaurant in the restored hamlet of El Acebuchal, known for traditional cooking, game dishes and homemade bread in a rural setting.
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  Restaurante La FarolaFish / Seafood · Torrox Costa / El Morche · 15 minA seafront benchmark.
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  Mesón Casa PalmaAndalusian · Torrox Costa · 15 minFamily restaurant at Calle Almería 92, Torrox Costa.
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  The Garden by La RosaArgentine grill · Zona este · 20 minArgentine grill with a garden terrace, dinner only.
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  Restaurante MarymarFish and seafood · Manilva · 20 minFish restaurant right on Sabinillas' seafront promenade, with a terrace by the sea and moderate prices.
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  Restaurante El PámpanoMediterranean · Cómpeta · 20 minRestaurant in Cómpeta with a large air-conditioned dining room and a big terrace suited to both summer and winter.
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  Restaurante HierbabuenaInternational · Cómpeta · 20 minModern tavern and tea room in Cómpeta with an international menu, brunch and dishes inspired by different cuisines.
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  Tapas Mesón El RecreoTapas and Bar · Cómpeta · 20 minTraditional restaurant and tapas bar with meats, fish, raciones and homemade pizzas.
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  Adriano's Cocktail BarTapas and Bar · Cómpeta · 20 minCocktail bar on Plaza Almijara with a rooftop terrace and views of the mountains and the sea.
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  El Ruano Restaurante AsadorAndalusian / Traditional · Sayalonga · 20 minGrill at the entrance to Sayalonga, specialising in chargrilled and aged meats, with Mediterranean dishes, a panoramic terrace and easy park
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  Mesón MoriscoAndalusian / Traditional · Sayalonga · 20 minWell-known restaurant on Sayalonga's central square, famous for its chargrilled and aged meats, as well as fish, seafood and Mediterranean d
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  Venta El CurroAndalusian · Árchez / Corumbela · 20 minAuthentic Argentine grill cooked over wood embers.
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  La Escalera de BalthazarMediterranean with Provençal roots · Benahavís · 25 minProvençal cooking with local produce and French technique, meats and fish chargrilled over olive wood and a rooftop with panoramic views.
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  AmanhavisCreative Andalusian · Benahavís · 25 minRustic, elegant hotel-restaurant in the old town of Benahavís, serving 'creative Andalusian cuisine' according to its website, with tables a
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  Restaurante El Chiringuito (Bib Gourmand)Haute Cuisine · Sedella · 25 minMICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand in the village of Sedella.
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  Restaurante La SociedadAndalusian · Canillas de Aceituno · 25 minA Canillas de Aceituno classic known for suckling kid goat from the wood-fired oven.
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  ChinChin PuertoFish / Seafood · Caleta de Vélez · 25 minFish and seafood restaurant in the port of Caleta de Vélez, with the fish market a few metres away and a place in the Michelin Guide.
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  Marisquería El Radar desde 1981Fish / Seafood · Torre del Mar · 25 minFresh fish from the Bay of Málaga since 1981.
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  Chiringuito El BoquerónFish / Seafood · Torre del Mar · 25 minSeafront chiringuito (beach bar) on the Paseo Marítimo de Poniente, Torre del Mar.
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  Mesón Sabor AndaluzHaute cuisine of the vegetable garden and the village (1 Michelin star) · Alcalá del Valle · 35 minThe family mesón of Pedro Aguilera (Revelation Chef at Madrid Fusión 2022), today one of the most interesting tables in the sierra: garden v
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  Restaurante Cádiz El ChicoMountain cooking (game and Payoyo cheese) · Grazalema · 35 minCasa de comidas (traditional eatery) on the village square, with a fireplace and a spacious, rustic-style dining room.
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  Mesón OñateHome-style game cooking · Zahara de la Sierra · 40 minFamily mesón (traditional restaurant) with a terrace looking over the reservoir; home cooking with plenty of game.
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  Chiringuito Marina PlayaFish / Seafood · Torre de Benagalbón · 40 minBeachfront chiringuito in Torre de Benagalbón, specialising in fresh fish, seafood, espetos and rice dishes.
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  La FructuosaChef-led Mediterranean · Gaucín · 50 minRestaurant with a guesthouse in Gaucín, a white village overlooking the Genal valley, with rustic décor and a terrace with views.
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  El BoquerónChef's tapas · Casco antiguoSmall tapas bar next to Plaza de los Naranjos, run by its own chef.
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  Taberna Casa CurroTavern with Iberian cured meats and Cádiz-style tapas · Casco antiguoSmall family tavern, with flamenco-style tiles, a step from Plaza de los Naranjos (Mes Prestiges).
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  Restaurante ALMA de MiguelFish and seafood · Centro · 5 minLarge fish and seafood restaurant in the centre, with a terrace and lots of bustle.
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  La Casa del ReyGastrobar and wine bar · Casco antiguo · 5 minGastrobar in a house of around 200 years old next to Plaza de las Flores (Guía Repsol), with the dining room spread across the old rooms, a
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  Bar El Típico AndaluzAndalusian tapas · Casco antiguo · 5 minAndalusian tapas bar on a pedestrian street in the historic centre, renovated and reopened in December 2025.
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  Galpón 22Mediterranean and meat · Centro · 5 minDinner restaurant in the centre, with a terrace, Mediterranean cooking with a strong focus on meat and a carefully chosen wine list.
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  RosattiItalian · Puerto deportivo · 5 minItalian restaurant with fresh pasta made daily, at the marina, with a terrace.
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  Café de TheresaBreakfasts and brunch · Centro · 5 minBreakfast and brunch café with homemade sweets and good coffee, very well rated by those who try it.
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  Gioelia Cremería (Giolatto Estepona)Ice-cream parlour · Centro · 5 minItalian-style artisan ice-cream shop, creamy and less sweet than usual, on Calle Real.
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  Sociedad de Pesca Deportiva MarbellaFish and seafood · Puerto deportivo · 5 minThe fishing club's restaurant, with a terrace at the central marina.
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  Bar Restaurante La VerónicaHome-cooked menú del día (set lunch) · La Ciudad · 5 minBar-restaurant with a weekday menú del día (set lunch) at old-fashioned prices: six starters and six mains, with a drink and dessert.
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  Restaurante Las MaravillasTapas, rice dishes and a menu for everyone · Mercadillo · 5 minOne of the busiest in Ronda: kitchen open all day and a menu for every taste, handy with children or groups.
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  Venta La Higuera (Asador La Higuera)Roadside venta (inn) and grill · Carretera de Ronda a San Pedro, km 3 · 5 minVenta-grill with a terrace on the outskirts, on the road towards San Pedro and the coast: a natural stop if you are coming from Marbella or
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  La Taberna de Mike PalmerUpdated traditional cuisine, stews and chargrill (Bib Gourmand) · Afueras · 5 minRustic, quiet tavern inside an equestrian club on the outskirts, with an open kitchen and a terrace: slow-cooked stews and chargrilled dishe
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  KathmanduNepalese and Indian cuisine · Centro · 5 minThe best-rated international restaurant in the centre: Nepalese and Indian cooking with lots of vegetarian options.
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  Restaurante José CerdánFish, sardines and rice dishes by the sea · Playamar, paseo marítimo · 5 minBeach restaurant opened in 1972 and now in its third generation (official website): fish, seafood, rice dishes and meats on the Playamar pro
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  El Bodegón (Fabrice)French bistro · Torremolinos · Calle Cauce · 5 minFrench bistro with a terrace; GastroRanking ranks it the no.
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  La Proa de TeatinosNeighbourhood rice and seafood restaurant · Teatinos · 10 minNeighbourhood rice restaurant in Teatinos, very popular with Málaga families and far from the tourist circuit.
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  Andrés MaricuchiPescaíto (fried fish) and espetos (sardines grilled on skewers) on the seafront · Pedregalejo · 10 minA Pedregalejo classic with a terrace over the beach and a family atmosphere.
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  Casa Manuel de la LonjaFamily restaurant serving grilled and fried fish · El Palo · 10 minFamily restaurant right on the seafront in El Palo: fresh fish grilled or fried, Málaga stews and lots of rice dishes.
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  Chiringuito PicassoChiringuito (beach bar) with espetos (sardines grilled on skewers) and rice dishes · Playa de La Malagueta · 10 minChiringuito (beach bar) on the La Malagueta promenade, with a terrace facing the sea; dogs are welcome.
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  Sonora BeachChiringuito (beach bar) · Los Granados Playa · 15 minRelaxed chiringuito (beach bar) with its red parasols, music and sun loungers, next to the coastal path.
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  La Bodega del CantineroMediterranean and wines · Centro de San Pedro · 15 minRestaurant-bodega with a small indoor dining room (about 20 seats) and a wine collection, a terrace and, some nights, live music.
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  Pizzeria PicassoPizzeria · Puerto Banús · 15 minPizzeria with some thirty years on the front line of the Puerto Banús quay; one of the most affordable places to eat right in the port.
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  El Cortijo de RamiroMediterranean cuisine · San Pedro · 15 minDinner-only restaurant with a terrace among bougainvillea, linen tablecloths and soft live music, near the beach.
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  Restaurante Los SardinalesChiringuito (beach bar) with fish and espetos (sardines grilled on skewers) · Alicate Playa · 15 minChiringuito (beach bar) opened in 1995 on Alicate beach, in the east, with a terrace facing the sea.
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  Restaurante El TinteroShow restaurant where pescaíto (fried fish) is served 'auction-style' · El Palo · 15 minThere is no menu: the waiters walk round the tables calling out the dishes and you take the ones you want by raising your hand.
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  Restaurante La PerlaMediterranean cuisine focused on produce · Benalmádena · Calle Ibiza · 15 minElegant dining room and tablecloth service; the no.
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  El BigoteSeafood restaurant · Nueva Andalucía · 20 minFamily seafood restaurant in Nueva Andalucía, away from the promenade, where the catch of the day rules.
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  Restaurante Da Bruno a CabopinoItalian · Cabopino · 20 minLarge Italian with a covered terrace next to the Cabopino campsite, from the Da Bruno family, who have more places in Marbella and San Pedro
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  Bar El TajilloVillage tapas bar · Benaoján · 20 minFamily-run tapas bar with generous portions and village prices, at the top of Benaoján.
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  Restaurante TorreónMountain cooking in a sit-down restaurant · Grazalema · 35 minRestaurant with tablecloths, a patio and an upstairs dining room; typical sierra cooking and quick service.
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  La Taberna del ZorroTavern with home cooking · Gaucín · 50 minTavern with home cooking and tapas in Gaucín, with a terrace and simple décor.
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  El Yate del CordobésFamily chiringuito (beach bar): Córdoba-style salmorejo (cold tomato soup), espetos (sardines grilled on skewers) and rice dishes · Paseo marítimoFamily beach chiringuito: big dining room and terrace, good value for money and the house speciality, Córdoba-style salmorejo (thick cold to