Estepona, Spain is a Foodie's paradise. I have had great Greek, Italian, and Chinese cuisine in…read moreEstepona but on one particular Sunday afternoon whilst strolling down Calle Caridad, I saw Las Gitanillas and they had paella on the menu posted outside which immediately caught my attention.  Let me cut to the chase, that was the best Paella that I have had in a very long time which paired quite well with a very nice Albariño highly recommended by Javier, one of the servers and family member. After a fabulous meal, I rather enjoy a nice aperitif and so far, Las Gitanillas is the only venue that I have patronized in Estepona that has my favourite, Drambuie.  Manuela, her daughter Gema, and son Javier were the perfect hosts and the epitome of exemplary customer satisfaction. Indeed Las Gitanilllas will be once of the first venues that I patronize for my lite snack and beverages with authority when I visit Estepona next year.

During our recent visit to Costa Del Sol, we were spending the day in Estepona received an…read moreexcellent recommendation to Las Gitanillas. We are forever grateful for this recommendation as our lunch was absolutely amazing!! The staff was incredible and the quality and presentation of the food was extraordinary!! We were looking for a genuine Spanish restaurant that off the beaten track (a local's place) but fantastic food ... our wish came true!! Don't miss this opportunity for a memorable meal!!!

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.

Estepona's hidden gem:-) This is the best restaurant we visited on our two week's stay in Estepona…read more The service is absolutely excellent and the quality of the food is just marvelous!

Urban T. is totally off, off, off, off, off, off the beaten tourist trap. It's so residential, only…read morelocals come here. To me, that says something. For this scant decorated restaurant, Urban T. delivered on exquisite tasting tapas and plates- which we only spent all but €46 on 4 glasses of solid (if I may add) Sangria, 2 Tapas and 2 Plates. So expect savory, aromatic and super delicious foods. Service is speedy- but don't think for a moment you're being rushed out. My girl Nuria was a bubble of unicorn and bubblegum energy and super welcoming. Even though hubs and I didn't come for Paella, we met the chef who confidently showed off one he'd just prepared. Urban Tapas is super chill, funky and you take it all in at your own leisure. Then again, you're in Spain.

Lovely Spanish tapas restaurant with nice staff and good food. We came around 7.30pm (tourists) and…read morethe place was empty. However there was no problem to order food from the menu. There's a lot of different plates (mini pizzas, salads, mini burgers) to chose between. The pizzas (tapizza) were delicious!! Would really recommend urban tapas. We had a small baby as well and the staff were so friendly and the restaurant even had a baby chair for her to sit in!

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.

As soon as we walked in, we were greeted immediately. They brought the 5 of us inside and had a…read moretable ready for us, even though we didn't have a reservation. Bread was provided as an appetizer, and the craft beers were tasty. We got a free fish croquette appetizer on the house as well. We ordered fried sea anemone (ortiguillas), assortment of Iberian Cured Meats (Surtido Ibérico), fish and shellfish paella (paella de pescado y mariscos), red tuna belly (ventresca de atún rojo), roast suckling pig (cochinillo al horno), and oxtail (rabo de toro). The price was reasonable for the quality of the food. We also ordered a special red wine called Faustino I. The service was amazing and the waiter was very attentive to our needs. The manager himself came to our table and asked us if the food was good. For dessert, we ordered arroz con leche and it was authentic and delicious! I would 100% recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area.

Traditional Spanish seafood restaurang. Good service, reasonable pricess but a bit full. Nothing…read morefancy though.

We visited Ronda for one full day and stopped at this place for Tapas and wine. Best decision ever!…read moreA must visit during your stop in Ronda. 100 recomendados!

This is the place for great tapas in Estepona. The service is excellent and the food is awesome!!…read moreSome of the tapas dishes are quite large so please consult your waiter before ordering 9 different dishes to be divided between 5 persons like we did... Man, did we get stuffed:-)

I wanted to add to my review. The hours posted here on Yelp are incorrect. A Illescas is o pen from…read moreabout noon till 4:30 and then again for dinner. I showed the hours posted to Sr Illescas and he was dismayed. This is a great restaurant. Don't miss it because of this mistake!

Pretty good food for the price. It is right on the beach walk, so you get a really great view. We…read moreordered the Abadejo for my 9 year old daughter, my husband ate the Gallineta and I ordered the Breaded Sardines. All in all, it was a good price for the food. Nothing spectacular, but definitely recommendable, if you want something good for an affordable price.

Very good place to eat patella . It has a perfect view on the beach and the price is not expensive…read moregiven the good quality of food.

We asked around for the best, or at least a very good fish restaurant in Estepona. And it turned up…read moreto be avery good one just around the block from where we're staying. It's very popular so it's not easy to get a table if you want to sit outside. I had deep fried shrimps for a starter and was just what I been longing for. Very simple but tasteful My girlfriend had gazpacho which was delicious. Spicy and full of taste. For main course we had a fish caught from the sea 100 yards from the restaurant. I don't remember the Spanish name but it was very good. Served with boiled vegetables. That would not have been my choice but they were ok. I like Mediterranean french fries so next time I'll have that. Two sodas, two glasses of wine, starters and two main courses 41€ it's pretty good. Recommended!