Andrés Maricuchi

Updated August 2018

Superb seafood, great wines, a fabulous sea view and friendly efficient service. Could you ask for anything more? I’ve been going to Andrés Maricuchi in the old fishing village of Pedregalejo since 2008, and it never disappoints. These days it always feels like going home, being greeted by Andrés with a big kiss on the cheek. And the food is always outstanding.

Favourites include the perfectly fried boquerones al limón and, in season, the espeto de sardinas (BBQ’d onna stick). Garlicky urta and whole BBQ’d squid are also fabulous, and the tomato and garlic salad is a must have. Nice wines by the glass or bottle – the Mar de Frades albariño goes especially well with the fish and seafood.

Be sure to call ahead and book a table as the terrace fills up fast.

Paseo Maritimo (El Pedregal) 14
Málaga
Tel. 952 290 412
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IMG_4232conchas finas

zamburiñas pil-pil

“espetos” (bbq’d sardines)

maricuchi sardines on the bbqsardines on the BBQ

maricuchi tortillitastortillitas de camarones (prawn fritters)

maricuchi whelkswhelks

maricuchi coquinasgarlicky coquinas

crispy fried rosada with alioli

maricuchi puntillitas calamarifried puntillitas and calamari

  tomato & garlic salad

maricuchi urta garlicky grilled urta

maricuchi tunagrilled tuna

maricuchi squid on bbqsquid on the BBQ

maricuchi squidwhole BBQ’d squid

maricuchi langostines cigaleslangostines & cigales

maricuchi boqueronesfried whole boquerones (anchovies)

filleted boquerones al limón

maricuchi julian and andres FOH Julian Susanu & owner Andrés Maricuchi (photo 2014)

maricuchi andres davidAndrés & son David serving salt-baked fish

Team Maricuchi 2017: Andrés with Manuel, Jesús & Julián

maricuchi andresAndrés and biznagas

maricuchi napkinsnapkins drying on the rooftop

the barbeque boat

Updated August 2018

La Reserva 12

C/ Bolsa 12
29015 Málaga
Tel 952 60 82 18
Open: 12.30 – midnight 7 days a week
kitchen closed 17.00 – 20.00
website: La Reserva 12
Updated December 2012

bar area

reserva quesoqueso manchego

fritos: swordfish and rosada

seafood croquettes

grilled solomillo (pork tenderloin) al jerez

toasted rosquitas

Juan defies gravity!

pescado

Juan, Paco, Dani & Juan (maìtre d)

Quitapenas

quitapenas

There are four Quitapenas locations in the Málaga area. This one is located in Málaga city, just off the Calle Larios. Excellent seafood and very efficient service. Wines from the Quitapenas bodega are on offer, as well as from the rioja and rueda regions.

Calle de Marín García 4
Málaga
Tel. 952 602 357
Quitapenas Website
€€

quitapenas bar

quitapenas conchas finas, musselsconchas finas and steamed mussels

quitapenas rosada and gambasbreaded rosada and battered prawns

quitapenas bacalaofried bacalao (salt cod)

quitapenas jibiajibia (squid)

quitapenas calamarestender calamares

quitapenas door

El Rescoldo

rescoldo

C/ Bolsa 7
29015 Malaga
Tel. 952 226 919

rescoldo champimushrooms filled with roquefort & ham, topped with jamon serrano

rescoldo flamenquinflamenquín with chips & mushroom sauce

rescoldo hakehake on alioli toast with roasted red peppe

rescoldo potato croquettesmeat-filled potato balls in mushroom sauce

El Pimpi

pimpi
Go for the very cool atmosphere, have a drink and maybe a quick snack, then go someplace else to eat.

Granada 62 & Jardines de Alcazabilla
Tel. 952 22 89 90
Open daily 12.00

pimpi endiveendive salad with roquefort dressing

pimpi entrance

Strachan

strachan

Great location, just off Larios. Excellent food and service and a pleasant terrace to watch the world go by.

Strachan, 5
Tel. 952 227 573

strachan gambas chistorrasbreaded prawns and “chistorras” (little spicy chorizos)

strachan salmon tartarsalmon tartare with dill and feta cheese

strachan presa

grilled pork tenderloin with coarse sea salt, sauteed ginger mushrooms & chips

Vino Mio


One of the first places I ate at in Málaga – this is their original location.

I recently discovered that Vino Mio has moved over to larger premises just a couple of blocks away in the Plaza Jeronimo Cuervo and the charming place you see here is no more. Moreover the food and service has suffered and it is no longer somewhere that I recommend…

Alamos 11
tel 952 60 90 93
website: Restaurante Vino Mio
Updated: September 2012

kitchen

hot bread and olive paste

filo pastry with langostines and cheese

pork tenderloin with black pepper & brandy sauce

chicken breast in dark rich peanut sauce

vinomio gambas wokgambas wok with rice noodles

vinomio lamb keftalamb meatball kefta

selection of tapas

gambas with rice

indonesian ribs

vinomio winewine

smoking section

dining room