The best tapas i've had in Spain!!!!! I came here with my parents who have been living here for a…read morefew years. They tried several places around this neighbourhood.

Very popular local spot, as seen by the very limited English spoken. At around 2PM, there was about…read more40min wait. We ordered several items to try and everything was good. The portions are a bit small for the price (i.e. clams) but taste was delicious. Staff is very pleasant and helpful. It is loud and crowded so be prepared for an experience.

What a great restaurant and experience. We went with a private tour guide who loves tis place. We…read moresee why. Incredible menu or tapas, wonderful atmosphere, perfect service. I have never felt more local or welcome in a restaurant while on a trip as I did here. All four in our group agreed. Among the many things we tried were garlic prawn croquettes, grilled octopus with potatoes, salmorejo (gazpacho), prawns in garlic oil, cured pork loin and Spanish cured ham. Every single item was done to perfection. I highly highly recommend locals and tourists to try this restaurant/bar. Warning, it is very small and crowded. But it is totally worth it.

Solid find. Some of the best tapas we've had between here and Madrid. Truly special. As gourmet as…read morethese tapas are, my heart was taken prisoner by their hamburguesa tapas. Two simple sliders that hit all the right notes. Simply brilliant. The rest - tuna tataki, grilled octopus, and fish tacos (amazingly made from cod baccalao) were all top notch. I cannot recommend enough.

Arco Tapas Bar is a very cozy and charming tapas restaurant located in the Old Town historical…read morecenter of Marbella, Spain. The owner, Anita, was so friendly and invited us to sit wherever we preferred. My husband, sister and I chose a table in the back room next to the fireplace since it was a chilly night in January. We were dehydrated from drinking wine all day during our wine tour in Ronda so we immediately ordered several bottles of water and soda to accompany our wine. I was dreading the bill after ordering so many beverages, but prices were very reasonable and this was one of our cheapest meals in Marbella! The menu at Arco Tapas Bar consists of a variety of hot and cold tapas and small plates. The Iberian ham, fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliders, and goat cheese salad were some of our favorite dishes. We later found out that Anita's husband is the chef. Anita's husband is from Italy so you will notice some Italian influences on the menu. This was the perfect spot to relax with friends and enjoy some great wine and tapas. Would highly recommend this spot. Unfortunately, they are not open for lunch or we would have returned the next day!

Incredible service in a tiny little tapas car. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fun.read more

Holy %#¥&@ this places was incredible! We almost didn't go in favor of a shorter line elsewhere,…read morebut someone in line told us it will move quickly, and it did. The food was spectacular (falls in my top 5 ever!) and the service, plus ambiance were top-notch. Table for two, 5 tapas and 3 drinks.... Cost? Under $40 USD. We were so blown away we'll be back here tomorrow too.

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

Excellent tapas. The menu conveniently highlights items that are suitable for vegetarians!…read more We got the papas bravas, espinacas con garbanzos, and alcachofa al jerez. All recommended!

The good reviews are accurate. This place doesn't open until 20:00ish and a line forms by 19:45…read moresince there are only 7 tables. After that you can stand at the bar or wait. We stood at the bar and ate. The staff is friendly and they have English menus. We ordered olives, pork medallions in whiskey sauce, suckling pig, prawns in a brick dough and black ink rice with cuttlefish. All were small portions. And a couple radler beers. We decided the best was the juicy and flavorful suckling pig. Excellent. The prawns were also a hit. The service was quick and it is a fun as atmosphere. The prices reasonable for the quality of the food. Recommended. Get there early. Supposedly they are open for lunch.