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Chiringuito El Canarias
Must try
Sardine espetos, pescaíto (fried fish) and fried boquerones, king prawn croquettes, ensaladilla rusa, grilled prawns, chargrilled octopus and mixed paella or black rice (official website). The Málaga-style fried fish is the one not to miss.
About
Chiringuito run by the same family since 1962, now in its third generation, with more than 120 sun loungers. Recently renovated: more comfortable and smarter, although some regulars miss the old charm (June 2026).
Good to know
They do not take table bookings: in summer arrive before 13:30 or wait your turn. They charge for bread even if you did not ask for it, and after the refurbishment prices have gone up a little and some dishes have left the menu (June 2026); even so, the fried fish and the service are still the best part. For groups they have set menus from €45 to €58 with drinks. Restaurant vouchers accepted.
Getting there and parking
In La Carihuela, on the front line.
Near here
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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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Coastal path and seafront promenade: Los Álamos–El Bajondillo–La CarihuelaHiking · Torremolinos · 5 minA little over 6 km of seafront promenade in Torremolinos, in sections: Los Álamos, Playamar, El Bajondillo, La Carihuela and El Saltillo