Really, these people have sacrificed decor for no-frills eating. But service was great with…read morebountiful AND spectacular seafood alongside the beach and Estepona's Port on the other. No Paella here. La Escollera is strictly seafood from what I saw. Because of Escollera's popularity with tourists AND locals alike, it gets busy so have a few things in mind: (1) give your name+last name to the host inside (2) if you can grab a high-top outside, go for it and get a Starter bite while you wait, (3) someone will yell out your last name, then (4) you're in. Attention from all the servers is definitely here and each offered individual tid-bit on what we ordered. Dozen oysters (or "12 pieces") were meaty and juicy with the right amount of oyster liquor. What's more, I know the oysters hubs and I have been getting on the East Coast in the States are good- but these here in Spain's Southern Coast are mind-blowing. Horseradish and mignonette? They're obsolete in these parts. You will get Tabasco as an alternate (for hubs) and some individually-packaged red wine. It did just fine. Prawns were good but the Sardines were excellent with a slightly crunchy-garlicky exterior. The oysters took it a bit over from what we've experienced during our stay. But come to think of it, comparing the quality and straight-from-the-sea catch to the East Coast, they were worth the €54. Skip the juicy-flavored sangria and go for a red or white instead. In essence, it's all about the seafood here.

Best seafood I've ever had!!…read more We arrived mid afternoon and the place was crowded. We put our name on the list but ended up just getting a bar table outside (which has service anyway). We ordered a lot of small plates and everything was fresh, perfectly cooked, and well seasoned. While we usually prefer sautéed seafood, the fried squid was exceptional. Don't miss out on this spot! Right by the water, beautiful view.

I don't know why Yelp shows this cafe as closed at 1pm on a Saturday but they are not, i would…read moreadvise to call in advance before dropping by and they serve the freshest seafood + tuna here. My gf swears by this place and took me here to try!

The shrimp was delicious . The mussels in sauce sensational. Probably our best meal in Spain. If…read moreyou can get to Tarifa, I highly recommend El Ancla for eating incredible seafood! The short wait for a table was well worth it. The Albarino and Rioja complemented our meal perfectly. Run, don't walk, to El Ancla!

This is the place to go after a great day of scuba diving near the old fort. The foods are typical…read moreof seaside Spanish restaurants, which is not a bad thing as they prepare all of these dishes quite well.

Great seafood restaurant on the beach. Slight language issue as clams and scallops were confused on…read morethe menu Clams were fresh and excellent, just weren't scallops as advertised no complaints, all good fresh fish and seafood. If in Estapona Spain a fine choice for dinner

Lovely restaurant on the beach in Estepona. Initially we had a grumpy waiter but when we insisted…read morewe needed more time to order he was replaced by two younger men. The artichoke hearts were wonderful. We had grilled vegetables and fish (rape) and our friends had grilled octopus (pulpo) and a skewer of fish shrimp and veggies over a wonderful rice base, with the smallest rice I've ever seen. All excellent. Confusion reigned when we ordered desert as the waiter knew the word fruit but not sorbet and my husband ended up with fresh sliced fruit. He was happy with it. My order of lemon ice cream was not available but instead of telling me it was not available and letting me choose something else, he brought me something he thought I wanted, which I didn't. When I clarified that I was ordering chocolate and vanilla ice cream, he brought me a desert that was neither and told me it was the only ice cream they had. It didn't take like ice cream, it was vanilla and chocolate but wasn't creamy. When I asked another waiter about it, he said it was an Italian dessert. It was good. When they realized the confusion, they sent a complimentary bottle of limoncello and four chocolate covered ice cream bites. So all was well. The restaurant is not expensive by North American standards but is for this region of Spain. We had a magical night with our first views of Gibraltar and the African coastline at sunset. I would come back.

This small, family owned and operated restaurant is an Estepona favorite. It was recommended by a…read morefriend who lived here, as the best paella restaurant, and it really is. They have won several prices for their rices and we make it a point to come every year we visit. The staff is extremely friendly and courteous. They recommend dishes and go out of their way to accommodate their guests. THE FOOD IS AMAZING! As an added bonus it is located water front, in the port, with nice views and atmosphere.

A tiny little restaurant in the port of Estepona. We were told about the delicious 'arroces' (rice…read moredishes) so we decided to try it out. I have been to Spain many times, and have tried paella and am usually disappointed with the muddled taste and the fattiness, until now. This paella was really delicious. The shrimp tasted like shrimp, the muscles tasted like delicious muscles and the rice had the flavor of all the seafood. The salad was very refreshing to eat while we waited for our Paella to be cooked, which took some time, but all in all, not so bad, considering it has to simmer long. I recommend this place.

The foie and solomillo I MUST have at least twice every time I'm in town. Sooooo yummy with a…read moreglass of grenache.

Ambiance is wonderful. Food is delicious and original. Service is wonderful. I ate at this place…read moremultiple times, will go back again and again.

We were so close to LaPaella and it had such a good review that we gave it a try. The service was…read morewonderful and since my companion didn't like paella, they were able to accommodate A dish for one! It was delicious and full of seafood. My companion had the turbout and it was tender and cooked well also.

First time having Paella- it was delicious! Black rice Paella uses squid ink to make it black…read more Entrecôte steak and fries makes a great appetizer while waiting the 25-30 min for the Paella.

Ambiance is superb. Beautifully set on the beach so you can watch the waves and have sun on your…read moreskin... usually see bunnies hopping by... food is excellent (I loved the vegan croissant and I'm not vegan!) and the coffee is great too. Big portions! Really good service too; attentive staff. The fruit platters are beautiful and the bee pollen shot was my favorite. So many fresh juices to choose from.

It's a very beautiful restaurant located directly on the beach…read more The service was more than friendly. The food is delicious. And the total atmosphere was great.

I search out the Mercados when I travel…read more Malaga's huge market will not disappoint. Spend a couple of hours with the locals, just don't get in their way, exploring all the fabulous food the south of Spain has to offer. The Ratatouille in me is always in cheese heaven. SO many varieties of goat, sheep and cows cheese to choose from. I will never get through all of them. The incredible fresh seafood, many still gasping from their very recent plucking from their watery home. Vegetables so unbelievably fresh and beautiful. Spices. They were my main purchase this day. Why bother to fix true Spanish dishes unless you have a great selection of the appropriate spices. Spain, all the devine jamòn. Legs of various aging just waiting to be sliced just for you. Fresh meats that will have your head spinning- I don't know what to cook first. When traveling always check out the local market. Many stalls will offer samples to try. Other have items that can be prepared to travel home with. Some purchases just may not make it out the door they are so delicious. One last tip- go early in the morning 7-8 am for the best selection. And most markets close around 2 pm.

Don't skip this market. So many foods to try and at affordable prices. My favorite standards the…read moreolive oil lady. We tasted so many oils and balsamic glazes. The olive bar was very popular as well. I also left with sweet garlic from that stand that was vacuum sealed to take home. Go hungry!

After asking around for a good fish restaurant in Lina, we went here…read more The restaurant is really a nice place, nothing for fancy dining, just focusing on the fish. Unfortunately my spanish isn't that good and they don't have a menu at all. You can basically say what fish you want or like me, i went in the front, where the fresh fish is lying and pointed on what I'd like to eat. They differ between fried fish and grilled fish, and that's about it :) Some salad on the side and the fish was super awesome. I got something similar to Dorade, grilled, cut in half and topped of with lots of garlic, which was really yummy. Will defo go again and I heard there are other nice fish restaurants directly nearby :)

I am so glad that we chose this place, as I had one of the best prepared fish in my life. We had a…read moregrilled sea bass with garlic sauce. It was absolutely sensational with moist juicy texture, crispy garlicy crust with sea salt. Calamari, that we had for an appetizer, was also amazing: meaty, flavorful, soft. House salad was made of all local veggies and olive oil. It was full with locals, with other locals stopping by for a to-go order