We came here around 10pm and the place was still packed. We got a bottle of wine and a variety of…read moretapas. We ordered: -porra with quail egg: this was very similar to gazpacho (which I love) so I automatically loved this -anchovies with guacamole: I'm not a big fan of anchovies but my boyfriend is and he really liked this dish -octopus: delicious! -squid with crispy black rice: this was my favorite dish, the squid was so flavorful and went perfectly with the crispy rice -sea bream: also delicious, loved the eggplant and goat cheese sauce that came with it -boar stew: I'm not a big fan of stews, but I can tell that it was cooked well You honestly can't go wrong with any of the tapas. Highly recommend!

Every dish that we tried was amazing. We started with the Atun Tartar, followed by the Morcilla…read morewith quail eggs, beautiful done veal mollejas, and a very nice picanha! The service was impeccable!

Picture in your head what a stereotype tapas place should look like and I'm pretty sure something…read moreclose to this is what most would imagine. I love this place. Service is slightly slow because of the amount of people that they serve at any given time. So yes understandably, you will probably have to flag your waiter/waitress if you want anything after your initial order is taken because it can seem a little chaotic. The place is total old school Andalusia. How about the food? The food is just as authentic as the look of this place, which is always packed. I had the typical tomato salad with fish which is always delicious because the basic ingredients are always so fresh. Tomatoes stand out here because they are soo good. I enjoyed patatas bravas, salpicon, gildas, jamon, olives and croquetas de toro. What better to wash it all down with than a cup of Jerez amontillado and a glass of tinto de verano. Those that have left mediocre reveiws probably don't know what to expect or have no idea what to order, which, will probably end in an unfavorable experience. If you want a genuine experience of Malaga, then this place should be on your list of places to eat.

Overall, we had a great experience at Casa Lola! Everything we ordered was delicious, and we really…read moreenjoyed the tapas. However, the one disappointment was ironically the most expensive dish we ordered: the Langostinos al Pil Pil (€12). We were expecting nice, plump prawns, but what arrived were tiny shrimp. They really should have called the dish "Camaroncitos al Pil Pil" instead of langostinos! Other than that, everything was excellent. Just a heads-up for anyone ordering the langostinos: don't expect large prawns!

The place is located into the mall, the temperature in here usually is nice, quite busy but with…read moreenough space to move. The food is good, not excellent but fair enough for the price that they have. Even more today! 1€ each thing!. They serve quick and keep everything clean at all times. Nice place to stop before continue shopping.

Loved this place! Lots of fun tasty sandwiches so you can try as many as you want - very…read moreaffordable. Wednesday and Sunday all sandwiches are just one euro.

I just love this little gem for the ambiance, the service and of course the food. Forget the…read moretouristy restaurants of Calle Larios and MAKE a reservation at Meson Iberico The food is exceptional and delicious, real Spanish food, tapas and many other fish, meat, seafood choices. We started with Tortillitas de Camarones ( small shrimp tortillas) sorry we ate them to fast no pic. don't miss those. The boquerones (white Malaga anchovies in vinaigre and garlic ) ) very delicious. For main course we had the Octopus Galician Style, so very tender and tasty. My husband had the Flavored Grilled Suckling Lamb Kidneys. So many great choices. We will go back. They are closed on Sat and Sun.

Super packed on a Friday night at 11 pm. Seemed to be mostly locals, and we ended up snagging a bar…read moreseat in the back corner. We got: Pulpo en salpicon - More like a salad, with diced tomatoes and onions, and we only found like 2 pieces of octopus in the entire dish. Although ignoring the fact that we signed up for octopus, I liked the flavors and found it quite refreshing. Sardines - Good, fairly standard. Bacalao (cod) al pil pil - This came highly recommended by the friendly local at the neighboring table. It's a pretty large dish, coming with two sizeable pieces of cod. I wasn't a huge fan of the dish, but not because of the execution, but because it's not to my palette. But I could find no fault with the dish - this was perhaps one of the most tender cods I've ever had and served as an excellent vessel for the pil pil sauce. Pil pil sauce turned out to be more of a creamier (and salty) white sauce, and I don't tend to like those sauces - but if you do, this may be your jam. All in all, nothing we had that I found astounding but not a bad meal. Prices did seem higher than in other cities (€3 for an oyster) but not sure if that's Malaga or this restaurant. Note: they offer free profiteroles at the end, though you may have to ask for them if they don't give them to you.

La Ventresca de atún es simplemente espectacular !…read more Siempre lleno pero la atees muy buena y la comida extraordinaria. Muy recomendable.

A wonderful restaurant in busy and restaurant-heavy Malaga. But this one hosted a more discerning…read morecrowd mixing local business patrons and travelers. The service was amazing, friendly, definitely 'Spanish'. What fun! The food was excellent, all the typical dishes were present and the quality was quite elevated in each of them - how can a simple Ensalada Russa taste this good? This is one not to be missed, especially for the beautiful side-street view of the main cathedral. It is one of the best in Malaga!

I was hesitant to try this place given how busy, popular and hyped it is. I went Sunday afternoon…read morefor lunch and stood at the bar as all of the tables were full. But, two of the fastest, hardest working and efficient bar keeps took great care of me. I had a Tinto de Verona, a burger and patatas bravas. Both were superb. All of the meals and tapas coming out of the kitchen looked delicious. I was very surprised and impressed. I even left the bar keeps a tip for which they seemed quite grateful. While there us a wait, always, I'm glad I took a chance. It was great. And any place that has Tinto de Verona on tap is doing God's work in my opinion.

This restaurant is more about its famous owner than the food. Antonio Banderas, a native of Málaga,…read moreis rumored to own the restaurant and live in the condominium adjacent to its patio dining area. People come in the hope of sighting this celebrity, crowding the restaurant at all hours and overwhelming its staff. Our server pointed us to a QR code on the cocktail menu so we could look up what's on offer. This menu gave ONLY the names of the dishes on offer, WITHOUT any description of the dish or its sides. Nor did the server have the time to describe them to us. Service was a 2, at best, while the food was a 3. If you're looking for good food and good service, there are plenty of other options in Málaga. If you choose a place to eat on the off chance you will see a movie star, this is the place for you.

Hands down one of the most unexpectedly best meals we enjoyed in Malaga. Waiter was super helpful…read moreand gave us an idea of what might be good to order and how much for our four top of hungry diners, without pressure of "specials" or trying to get us to order more than what was needed. We tried the shredded chicken plantain app, the assorted croquettes, the steak tartare bao, a bison and lamb burger - all delicious! Homemade with care, and attention to detail in spice and flavor profiles. A yes if you can swing a table right away OR if you have to wait a bit for one. Well worth the delights that await!

We sat outside and asked our server for recommendations. He pointed out three items: battered…read morecamembert cubes; assortment of croquettes (oxtail, hame, chicken and prawn); and potato omelette. After fussing over the menu and sipping our beers, we agreed with his recommendations and loved them. Each was simple and flavorful and nicely presented. The service was attentive and professional, the busy pedestrian corner a great spot to enjoy the energy, and the food was good and a good value.

it's definetely a five star!!!! such a great place! we have been at los gatos before this, such a…read moredisappointment and we went back to this place! we knew we would have gotten the best of the best!!! I truly think next year if I will be back and they will get a michelin star!!! and I really wish for them! they won the prize as best tapas in malaga.. Really sofisticated and tasty tapas, not a touristic place but very authentic. Furthermore, REALLY CHEAP and delicious, if you want have nice food, I absolutely recommend this place... burgers **** tapas***** service***** everything I have tried it's delicious!

By far a culinary experience worthy of a Michelin star. From the service to the wine to the…read moreexquisite food. One place I will never forget. Reservations a must.

One of the best restaurants in historical Malaga. ! I have been to this restaurant numerous times…read morein the past several years and the food quality and service is consistently excellent. First, the restaurant is small from the outside. Seriously, you need to use a gps to find the entrance but once you do and walk inside you'll be treated to a an interior that is welcoming and comfortable. The food is great, from the patata bravas, the goat cheese salad and salmon, all dishes are delicious. Haven't had a bad dish at all. Wine selection is fairly comprehensive but hey, this is Spain after all so that's expected. Try any of the local Malaga wines and you won't be disappointed. Service is great and friendly. Carolina is an awesome server so definitely ask for her when you go by, though all the servers are wonderful so you'll get great service regardless. Can't recommend this place enough. If you're in Malaga you should definitely be outside the door at 7p when they open!