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Chiringuito El Madero
From Estepona centre5 min
Price€€
KidsYes (children's area and high chairs)
AddressAvenida de España, 69, Playa de La Rada, 29680 Estepona, Málaga
Opening hoursEvery day 11:00-22:00 (TripAdvisor, 2026); its own description mentions the kitchen being open until midnight, so in summer it may stay open later.
Must try
Sardine espetos (the most praised), Málaga-style fried fish, tortillitas de camarones, rice with pork cheek and chargrilled fish.
About
Classic chiringuito (beach bar) on La Rada beach, right on the promenade, with chargrilled espetos (sardines on skewers), pescaíto frito and rice dishes. It has a children's area and sun lounger hire.
Good to know
Book in summer and at weekends. If you want a front-row sun lounger, reserve it in advance. The chargrilled fish comes without a side: order a salad separately. Between €20 and €30 per person.
Getting there and parking
On the seafront promenade; a 2026 review mentions an underground car park with an exit next to the chiringuito.
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