Stunning experience yesterday at Los Abanicos for lunch! So good we are returning today! And we…read morewill pace ourselves better for the large portions. Started with oysters and pil pil shrimp. Entrees: Rabbit stew, beef Wellington, lamb shoulder, lamb chop. Potatoes and mint sauce that accompanied were memorable too. Finished with egg custard dessert and mango ice cream. Every bite divine! Thank you to our star server, Angel, for being so patient and welcoming!

Fantastic food. Excellent ambience in the middle of Benahavis Spain. Servers very pleasant…read more Definitely a repeat.

Visited this restaurant with a friend based on a recommendation from a local. The food was so good…read morethat we dined here a few nights for dinner during our stay. I had the fish everytime and it was always fresh and delicious-no complaints! The sangria was also a winner for me, strong but delicious. The service was always great and the owner is extremely friendly. The dinner prices are also very fair for what you get. You wont be disappointed.

When I am in Estepona, a few months out of the year, this is my favorite restaurant and I eat here…read moremultiple times a week. First, you will definitely need a reservation. It is always busy. There is seating in the "patio" with a nice man made fireplace in cooler months. There is the main area with the bar and a long table. And there is the option to sit on the 'terrace,' which is a pedestrian street. Weather cooperating, we love to sit on the terrace and people watch. All areas are extremely clean and cheerful. Service is friendly and efficient without being pesty. When a table is reserved, it is yours from your reservation time to the remainder of the evening. They never try to hustle you along so that others (without a reservation) might be seated. American restaurants could learn from this. The menu has about 30 different tapas offerings as well as pinchos, tostas, and entrees. There is something for every appetite. There is always one or two tapas of the day, which change. I am not a seafood eater, so I am thankful that at least half the items offered are not from the sea. My boyfriend loves seafood, so there is plenty to satisfy his tastes, too. We really like to chose 2 to 3 tapas each and that is very filling. My favorites are "taco de manzana" and the chicken burrito, oh, and the mini lamb hamburgers! I guess I really don't have just one favorite! Everything is very fresh and tasty. Most of the tapas are 2€ and 3€. The tostas are 8€ and very filling. My favorite is tosta queso de cabra. Among larger items, my boyfriend really likes the shrimp brick. They will also accommodate an appetite and make it larger or smaller. I normally drink sparkling water or tea. My boyfriend is the wine drinker. They have an extensive wine offering and at least once a month will have a special event with wine pairings or a wine class. They have a full time sommelier who organizes these events. There is also a full bar. I will usually have an after dinner drink. The pours are generous! Our bill for the evening (2 people) is usually 20€-25€ for 6 tapas, a wine (or two), water and an after dinner drink. Highly recommended!

A lovely place with nice ambiance. However, I feel it was…read morenot as gastronomical tasty as I have expected. I was expecting more and was disappointed. My tuna poky bawl was very mediocre and the foie gras tapas was lacking in flavour. I would not recommend for a " gastronomic " experience

Lovely Puerto Banus restaurant. A little bit hidden, and away from the hustle and bustle of the…read moremain marina, but with friendly staff and good food. We especially loved their gambas pil-pil. They have a nice outside terrace.

His my my first time in Porto banus. The place is really nice and classy. Service is wonderful. Not…read moreto mention the great view especially during sunset time While you're drinking their awesome mojitos.

An amazing meal and an unforgettable experience! On a Wednesday night at 8:30 my friends and I made…read morea reservation for 12 people. We are on vacation and were looking for an authentic homemade delicious meal. Walking into dinner we were greeted by the two sisters who were so nice and accommodating. We ordered a ton of tapas you cannot go wrong with any! They went to the supermarket right next door to get our friend buns without sesame seeds since she is allergic to them. The meal was fresh, homemade, and made with love. Would recommend this place a million times over. GO!

My sister and I went here for a few tapas and a glass of wine. I have been waiting for good…read moretortilla espanola and we found it here. The sisters bent over backwards to make our meal experience wonderful! I had pretty good gazpacho and we shared a cheese board. We had a very friendly conversation with the sisters in both English and Spanish. I would recommend this place!

Excellent large tapas and not expensive. Good service. Located at the back of Centro Diana.read more

Our go to spot from now on, A hidden gem. Best churros, breakfast and lunches! Price is very…read morereasonable!!! Food is excellent and servings large. We've walked here every day from our resort initially for exercise but after the first time for our daily meal. For 10€ we ate and drank our fill. Not bad for a beach town menu. And there is free parking! Located on the back side of a little strip plaza Diana right off the A-7 highway. Open early till late.

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.

Have been coming to this restaurant for the past 15 years and it never disappoints…read more There is a large well decorated garden out the back with a large relaxing water feature in the centre and lots of beautiful flowers you feel like you are in a hidden garden. The food is as fabulous as the amazing service, staff are friendly and attentive. The menu offers a large selection of fresh fish and meat, I've yet to try something from their menu that I didn't love

We went to this restaurant while in the area 2 years ago and I STILL think about going back! We…read morewere a party of 5 and all of us were very happy with our choices!

Anna, the bartender at Claddagh Irish Pub in Marbella, turned me on to this new Spanish restaurant…read morejust around the corner. She told me that they had good, authentic Andalucian cuisine, excellent wines, and reasonable prices and she was absolutely right! There was what I would call a "Mariachi" group on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant strumming four guitars and singing familiar songs I have heard many times in Mexican restaurants in California and Texas. I was told that they are called "Tunos" in Spain, but these four gentlemen were much more talented than any Mariachi group I have ever heard. The guitars and voices were melodically synchronized, rendering four part harmonies unrivaled by some of the best barber shop quartets I have heard. They performed non-stop from 9:30pm until nearly 11:30pm when I finally left for my room and they were superb. The waiter spoke English reasonably well, suggesting wines, starters, and a main course. Nothing I ordered was on the menu. He first brought me a glass of Tempranillo, a dark, robust Spanish red wine with hints of oak along with a "tortilla". Not the Mexican variety tortilla we expect in stateside restaurants and supermarkets, a tortilla in Spain is an omelette made with eggs and potatoes, resembling a very thick piece of quiche the size of a slice of pie. The tortilla de patatas (€2.50), two slices actually, were light yet savory and delicious. Anna had recommended the Gambas al Pil Pil (€9), an Andalucian specialty with prawns baked in a sauce of olive oil, garlic, and chili peppers accompanied by fresh bread for dipping. The ceramic dish came to me still bubbling with 12 small shrimp, slices of garlic, and a few diced red chili peppers. The fresh sliced baguette easily soaked up the decadent garlic infused oil, raising my cholesterol level by several hundred points. I have to admit that this was one of the best dishes I have had in quite a while. The service was impeccable, attentive and friendly, always there when needed but not suffocating. I had no idea how much the check would be when it arrived and when it did, I was shocked! Just €16.10 (less than $18) for three glasses of wonderful wine, s starter and a main course, while enjoying excellent, traditional Spanish melodies - what more could I ask for? Unfortunately, my wife was unable to accompany me on this trip, but even still, this was one of the most enjoyable, affordable dining experiences I have had in quite a while and I will return before leaving Marbella ... sorry honey! I always hesitate before giving the maximum score to any establishment, but I honestly could not find a fault to deduct even a single "bomb", hence ... CombatCritic Gives Rincon De La Ribera 10 Out Of 10 Bombs ... More Bombs Are Better ... It Is "THE BOMB"!

This was one of our favorite meals on our 10-day Spanish and Portuguese road trips!…read more We had the following: - FRIED MARINATED SEA BASS, LETTUCE, PICO DE GALLO AND ADOBO MAYONNAISE - FRIED SQUID SANDWICH W. ALIOLI AND SPICY SAUCE - RAF TOMATO W. CANNED TUNA BELLY AND ONION - GRILLED ARTICHOKES W. SHERRY WINE REDUCTION, EGG YOLK AND PORK JOWL Everything was absolutely delicious - our favorite was the marinated sea bass. It came with lettuce leaves perfect for making a taco. The tomato salad was also delicious and I loved the tuna in it - the only non-perfect part of the meal was that there was a sticker on one of the tomatoes - ha! (And also they forgot one of our dishes and it came out at the very end after we had to remind them but no biggie). The service was also very nice - I was trying to practice my spanish and our server was very patient and kind. Loved this restaurant so much!

Our guide told us Ronda has Michelin starred and rated restaurants and Google said this place was…read moreMichelin recommended with reasonable prices so I stopped for a bite. Everything was well prepared and Pedro provided excellent service with a smile. He also helped me with selections. Liked that they have indoor/outdoor seating with a nice ambiance. Nice days it's hard to get seated outside, but I had no problems getting seated inside.