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Bodegas Quitapenas
Must try
Their specialities (official website): Quitapenas octopus, confit artichokes and almadraba tuna from Barbate. To drink, Málaga moscatel, lágrima or pajarete (sweet wines), or their champagne cocktail. Diners praise the fried fish and the generous portions.
About
A long-standing bodega ('since 1962', says its website) on the slope down to the beach, next to the Torre de los Molinos. Bar, terrace and sweet Málaga wines.
Good to know
They do not take bookings: at lunchtime in summer, go before 14:00. If you are unsure what to order, their Instagram shows the dishes of the day (GastroRanking).
Getting there and parking
You get there on foot from Calle San Miguel. If you are coming from the beach, the slope is steep: the public lift from Plaza de los Tajillos to Plaza del Panorama costs €0.50 (Torremolinos Tourism).
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