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El Mesón de Cervantes
From Málaga centre5 min
Price€€
KidsYes (high chairs according to TripAdvisor)
Gluten-freeGluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options according to TripAdvisor
AddressCalle Álamos, 11, 29012 Málaga
Opening hoursDinners only: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 19:00-00:00; Friday and Saturday 19:00-00:30; Tuesday closed (TripAdvisor, October 2026).
Must try
The stew is the house's claim to fame. Also sirloin, baby squid, grilled squid with black rice, pork cheek, leek quiche, piquillo peppers and fig flan for dessert (2026 reviews).
About
Dinner restaurant a short walk from Plaza de la Merced, with raciones and half raciones of Mediterranean cooking with creative touches. One of the most recommended in the centre.
Good to know
Book, especially at weekends; without a booking, better before 19:00 or after 21:00 (March 2026). Order half portions to try more. There are occasional complaints of brusque service and the odd uneven dish (April 2026).
Getting there and parking
In the centre, on foot from Plaza de la Merced; metro to Guadalmedina or Atarazanas.
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