Service was great and fast, scene is beautiful at the beach where you can see the sand and waves…read more Food was ok, we ordered the paella for two and not bad but we have had better. Grilled sardines are very fresh you can taste the ocean. Will come back for the view and ambiance.

Had dinner here on a Friday night. We sat outside at a table closest to the water. The ambiance was…read moreso relaxing. Service was good. We started by splitting a salad. My friend who Lives nearby noted they are that big. It was a very hearty salad and had lettuce, corn, tuna, tomatoes, carrots, and beets in it. It could have been a meal at lunchtime- especially if that was half. Then we had my favorite dish which is the friend small fish- I forget the name. I got it several times throughout my trip but this place was extra delicious. I loved them!! We ordered fresh fish for our main course. They brought it out to show before cooking it. My friend pointed out the fire pit next to the restaurant where they do the cooking. The fish was amazing. So yummy!!

Very relaxed environment. Great service. Good food at reasonable prices. We ordered fried…read morebaquerones (aka smelt fish) and calamari. The food tasted fresh and tasty. We sat outside but probably inside is better since it was a little warm out.

Lucky enough to find this place while we were looking for lunch. We arrived just before closing so…read morethere were a few empty tables. The seafood was fresh and delicious and the prices were very reasonable. We were very happy with everything that we ordered. It was all cooked really well. The grilled cuttlefish was probably my favorite. The shrimp in garlic sauce was really good too, as it had a really strong garlicky taste. Friendly service.

This is where the local goes. Great fresh seafoods grilled right outside where you can see it…read more Wonderful location by the beach and away from the tourist spot. Their specialty is grilled sardines. Only open from 11:30 through 4:45. They have other options if you want fried food but we prefer grilled.

Charming place. Charming people. Charming Chiringitos which is what these beachside restaurants are…read morecalled. Favorite chiringitos of our local hosts who live in El Palo. Very sympaticos staff. Dorada from the special beachboat grill was succulent and fresh. The paella subtle to allow the seafood taste to emerge. These are casual no frill places akin to having a picnic next to the beach. The gorgeous sunset over Malaga on the horizon adds to the charm.

Day 1: Looks like a scanty place but serves up some super fresh authentic malaga style fish. Also…read moretheir homemade desserts were superb!! We had their fish sampler for two, curd pudding and white chocolate flan. Everything was excellent. Fresh. Tasty. Server was very nice and spoke some English too. Day 2: We went there at the same time as Day 1 (around 1:30pm) but we realize they have a late lunch. But on day 2 they just refused to open the door for us. No explanation, so courtesy coming to the door to say they are closed just snuffed out. And then we liked their food so much we went back again twice that day, both times they were closed...maybe they are not interested in getting business? Also guys, do something about the flies! Too grimy, too dirty, too annoying.

We love everything, the esperos, tinto de verano is a drink, and the paella is great! We love the…read moreservice!!

For the price, the food and the service: MY TOP CHOICE IN THE MALAGUETA! Wonderful experience: the…read morefood is so good!!!! I really enjoyed the "Twister de gambas" (shrimp tempura), the "boquerones" and the "espetos". We also try clams and small fried calamari. Everything was amazing! One of the best places I've never try in Costa del Sol. Not surprise the restaurant was full (even though the beach seems to be big to have enough tables). The service was perfect: quick and diligent. And our meal was super cheap: 85€ for a 6-person dinner, including 3 beers for some of us and wine. I will come back for sure!

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Extraordinary restaurant literally on the beach, with many of its tables literally on the sand. The…read moreatmosphere and location could not be better. This restaurant has a broad selection of super fresh fish and seafood. They charge it by weight. The service is friendly and impecable. The ingredients are the best quality that can be imagined. They cook the sardines in a bone fire. Don't miss the ensaladilla rusa. If you are in Malaga and don't experience this, you need to seriously consider what you are doing with your life.

Food was phenomenal, we had sardines & small squid. Service was astronomically terrible. I've never…read morebeen so discriminated against in my white life! We waited 20 minutes to order drinks and another 20 before we had to ask for menus. Every other table was nicely set with a table cloth, cloth napkins, and complimentary bread. We had no table cloth, paper napkins, and no bread. This is the only place in Spain I've had such an experience- every other place had great service. If you're American, find another place to eat.

Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea is your dream getaway!…read moreLa Chancla stands out amongst all the rest. We had our own cabana where we enjoyed both the sun drinks and food! We started with aqua..then mojitos and sangrias. Later in the day we ate lunch. I had the Iberian ham with peppers, which was unbelievably good, my dining partners both had different entrees one had a burger and fries (they) were great and the other guest had cod and potatoes. Sorry I didn't get a pic, it's not easy to in a large cabana! The atmosphere was everything you dream of. The beach, the sea, the people all day long a treat to your eyes!

This charming bar restaurant located inside the Hotel La Chancla is a nice place to have drinks…read morewith friends in the late afternoon watching the sunset at the beach. The ambiance is very tropical and pleasant, I envy my Malagueño friends for being able to come here almost every week after work!! Although the beach in Málaga is not that pleasant for swimming (if you want to swim, go to Nerja or Tarifa), the view is pretty cool for what it is. I wasn't very keen on my iced cappuccino (too sweet and too creamy), but I loved my friend's drink! I forgot what it's called so I uploaded the picture of the drink for my own reference. It looks like mojito but has a tangy orange juice flavor, it was a nice girly drink. Next time I'm ordering that one instead!!