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Bodeguita Santa María (Arrocería Pescados y Mariscos Santa María)
From Estepona centre15 min
Price€€-€€€
KidsYes (high chairs)
Gluten-freeAsk (its TripAdvisor page lists gluten-free options)
AddressCalle Purísimo Corazón de María, 18, 29688 Cancelada (Estepona), Málaga
Opening hoursTuesday to Sunday 13:00-16:00 and 18:30-23:00; Monday closed (TripAdvisor, 2026).
Must try
Black rice and paellas, king prawns pil-pil, octopus, sea bass and tuna; also lamb chops and turbot.
About
Fish, seafood and rice restaurant on a pedestrian street in Cancelada, in the east of Estepona. Small place with a shaded terrace.
Good to know
Book in high season: the dining room is small. Ask beforehand whether they charge for bread and whether there is a children's menu (there were complaints in 2025).
Getting there and parking
Street parking is difficult; there are car parks about 3 minutes' walk away (TripAdvisor review).
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