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Casa Lola

The guide was updated: 2025-07-15

Casa Lola has grown into a small empire in Malaga, but the original taberna on Calle Granada still steals the show. It’s compact, noisy in the best way, and often packed within minutes of opening. The menu features Andalusian classics — pintxos piled with prawns, salt cod or morcilla, crisp croquetas, and chicharrones fritos that are pure fried bliss. Pair it with a cold vermouth and you’ve got yourself a proper local ritual.

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Address: Calle Granada, 46, Malaga
Opening hours: Daily 12:30pm–11:30pm
Phone: +34 952 22 38 14

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Mercado de Atarazanas

Mercado de Atarazanas

Mercado de Atarazanas is one of Malaga’s most iconic food spots, where locals come for fresh seafood, jamón, olives, cheeses—and where visitors stay for the tapas. Housed in a striking 19th-century iron-and-glass building, this lively market combines Andalusian tradition with bold local flavours. Don’t miss the chance to grab a stool at one of the tapas stalls: grilled prawns, fried fish, and ice-cold vermouth, all served within arm’s reach of the market buzz.

Bodega El Pimpi

Bodega El Pimpi

El Pimpi is Malaga’s most iconic restaurant — a sprawling 18th-century bodega filled with Andalusian charm, colourful tiles, and walls lined with wine barrels signed by local celebrities and Spanish icons like Antonio Banderas and Carmen Thyssen. Right in the heart of the Old Town, it’s a popular stop for tapas, wine, and people-watching, with great views of the Alcazaba from the terrace. The menu focuses on local classics — Iberian ham, fried aubergine with honey, Malaga-style anchovies — along with a strong selection of regional wines. Beyond food, El Pimpi often hosts cultural events like flamenco, poetry, and music nights in its Palomar de Picasso space, keeping the spirit of southern Spain alive.

Mesón Ibérico

Mesón Ibérico

Mesón Ibérico is one of those classic Spanish taverns where the buzz hits you the second you walk in. It’s loud, friendly, tiled from floor to ceiling, and packed with locals, which is always a good sign. The menu sticks to the good stuff: jamón ibérico, fried sardines, grilled artichokes, hake or cod pil-pil… everything comes out hot and flavourful. It’s walk-in only and almost always busy, but worth the wait.

La Tasquita de en Medio

La Tasquita de en Medio

Right in Malaga’s historic centre, La Tasquita brings traditional Andalusian and Mediterranean flavours with a modern twist—pintxos, montaditos, varied tortillas, pescaíto, raciones, and Alicante-style rice dishes. The vibe is relaxed and cheerful, with whitewashed walls, sea-blue shutters, and bursts of bougainvillaea that make it feel like a corner of the Greek islands.

Uvedoble Taberna

Uvedoble Taberna

Tucked between the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba, Uvedoble is a lively, unfussy spot where Malaga-style tapas get a creative twist. The menu mixes tradition and innovation, with standout dishes like the award-winning ensaladilla rusa (topped with prawn-head mayo), squid-ink fideos with baby cuttlefish, and swordfish collar slow-cooked in Iberian pork fat. The minimalist interior and small terrace draw a steady crowd of locals and visitors — book ahead if you want a seat.

Chiringuito El Tintero

Chiringuito El Tintero

El Tintero is one of Malaga’s most entertaining places to eat — a loud, no-menu seafood spot right on the beach in El Palo. Waiters wander between tables shouting out dishes like crispy fried fish, garlic prawns, or grilled squid, and you just wave to claim what you want. It’s fast, chaotic, and full of character, with the sea just steps away and the smell of fresh seafood in the air.

Los Marangós Molina Lario

Los Marangós Molina Lario

Just off the cathedral in the heart of Malaga, Los Marangós is a relaxed local favourite known for its generous tapas, fresh seafood, and friendly service. Enjoy a solid line-up of Spanish classics—grilled octopus, seafood paella, pil-pil prawns—and an open kitchen that adds to the lively atmosphere. There’s outdoor seating too, perfect for lingering over a glass of wine and watching the world go by.

Casa Lola

Casa Lola

Casa Lola has grown into a small empire in Malaga, but the original taberna on Calle Granada still steals the show. It’s compact, noisy in the best way, and often packed within minutes of opening. The menu features Andalusian classics — pintxos piled with prawns, salt cod or morcilla, crisp croquetas, and chicharrones fritos that are pure fried bliss. Pair it with a cold vermouth and you’ve got yourself a proper local ritual.

Al-Yamal

Al-Yamal

Al-Yamal is the first Arabic restaurant in Malaga, and it still holds up. It’s small, warmly lit, and full of detail — the décor is inspired by the Mosque of Córdoba, with candles on every table. The menu features Moroccan classics, including couscous, lamb tagine, and mezze. Don’t skip the mint tea — it rounds things off nicely.

Taj Tandoori y Vegano

Taj Tandoori y Vegano

Just a short stroll from La Malagueta beach, this cosy Indian spot is also Malaga’s first fully vegan Indian restaurant. It’s small, so booking ahead is smart. The menu covers all the classics—curries, tandoori, kebabs—with a solid vegan lineup that includes tofu dishes, veggie pakoras, and plenty of bold, warming spices.

La Campana

La Campana

This no-frills little tavern is all about doing one thing right: pescaíto frito. Crispy, golden anchovies and other fresh fish are fried to perfection in olive oil and best washed down with a cold beer or a glass of local Malaga wine.

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