The city of Malaga is well known for its excellent gastronomy, hence the tapas bars are an attraction for both locals and tourists. In LOCK & enjoy! we have prepared a small route of tapas in Malaga for you to enjoy the city in a different way.
Discover the best tapas route around Malaga
We have prepared a small selection of bars and restaurants in Malaga for you to try the best tapas in the city, in addition, some of them are free, that is, you only pay for the drink.
Casa Lola Tavern
If you are one of those who prefer to go to an Andalusian style bar in terms of decoration, Casa Lola is your ideal place. It opened its doors in 2010, but has been so successful that it already has 3 establishments in Malaga.
The success is the quality of its tapas and the wide variety due to the fact that it has 60 proposals among pinchos, montaditos and raciones. Among the most outstanding are the ensaladilla rusa (Russian salad), the mini hamburger of Iberian prey and the patatas bravas (spicy potatoes). They also prepare traditional dishes from Malaga. On the other hand, mention its vermouth on tap.
Do not hesitate and meet Casa Lola, one of the best tapas bars in Malaga in terms of rating on Tripadvisor.
Las Merchanas
This tavern has a decoration in its interior that is worth knowing. The reason is that there are numerous
As for tapas, most customers highlight the “pringá” montaditos, fried octopus or homemade flamenquines.
Just 8 minutes away from this bar in Malaga, you have our Lockers in Carretería, more specifically in calle Dos Aceras, 8.Take advantage of the moment to leave your suitcases or backpacks and move freely through the most famous tapas bars in Malaga.
La Trancá Tavern
The decoration of this small bar and its quality tapas make it an obligatory stop in Malaga. The walls are decorated with album covers of famous singers such as Julio Iglesias, Isabel Pantoja or Lola Flores, among others.
We recommend you to try the tripe with chickpeas, since it is the specialty of the house according to most customers. They also highlight the beans with ham, migas and spinach with chickpeas. They are traditional and simple tapas, but very well prepared. On the other hand, the vermouth is also of the highest quality; we recommend the Moclinejo with a slice of orange, very typical of Malaga.
The most striking thing about the place is that the bill to pay is made at the bar with white chalk, as it was done in the past in most Andalusian bars.
Mesón Mariano
The specialty of this place are the artichokes because they serve them grilled, battered, with salad or montillana. It is a reference in the catering sector in Malaga, as it has been open since 1969.
The bar is one of its most striking elements because it is full of small clay pots from which the portions are served.
It also has other types of tapas and portions that are characterized by their intense flavor, such as porra antequerana, tuna with onions or cod.
El Tapeo de Cervantes
It opened its doors in 2008 with the aim of becoming a traditional yet creative restaurant.
In its menu there is a wide variety of tapas that combine the usual recipe, but with a few doses of innovation. For example, the crispy prawns or the cheeks in red wine. All the ingredients used are fresh and seasonal. We would also like to highlight the wide selection of wines, both local and international.
The place is small, but cozy and quiet, and the decoration is also simple, but typical of a traditional Spanish bar. We recommend book before you go because it is always full.
La Andaluza
This bar is not only present in Malaga, as it is part of a network of franchises throughout Spain. It offers top quality tapas and dishes prepared with typical Andalusian recipes. At
It has a typical Andalusian decoration with numerous objects and elements that recall the historical traditions of southern Spain. It has very affordable prices, hence it is always full, whether for lunch, lunch or dinner.
La Plancha Tavern
This bar is known for its family atmosphere, so it is ideal for an informal meal with your partner or friends. As for the decoration, it is modern, but with rustic touches.
Among its tapas are the homemade croquettes, fried cheese with jam and assorted montaditos. However, its specialty is its grilled dishes with gourmet meats and grilled vegetables as garnish.
It has very economical prices compared to the size of the portions, which is why it has become a very popular option among the people of Malaga.
La Plancha Taberna is located very close to our Lockers in María Zambrano, on the same streetspecifically on the same street, but at number 12-14.
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