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  • 5/5 Shaunagh C. 1 year ago on Google • 74 reviews
    The staff always so welcoming and friendly, and food is great! Menu of the day - brilliant value 🤌
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 MeQ 1 year ago on Google • 161 reviews
    The first time the food was excellent. We wanted to visit again. But this time it was a disappointment. The service was very friendly, but it felt inauthentic. Also rushed us through the meal. There will hardly be a third time 🤔...
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matti U. 1 year ago on Google • 239 reviews
    A pleasant restaurant and we got in on a weekday even without a table reservation. The staff was friendly and the service efficient. The food left a little to be desired, although it was good. Jamon, on the other hand, was first class.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Veronica B. 1 year ago on Google • 14 reviews
    The tapas were delicious, the waitress was very helpful. The wine was lovely too, lovely authentic Spanish bar. We loved sitting at the bar & choosing our tapas which come with potatoes & bread. Would recommend anyone to come here
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John V. 6 months ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Located in. “The Alley” off the front street it is a hidden gem. A Goldilocks place-Just Right! Top of the tasting scare. Reasonable prices. Next to the Irish Bar to visit after dinner
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C 8 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    We tried this place after reading the reviews on Google. This is the nicest restaurant we’ve eaten at in fuengirola! The photos don’t do it justice but I would highly recommend this place. Steak was perfectly cooked and the staff we so friendly. Not expensive at all for the quality!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jaakko L. 7 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Service was sufficient, our own waiteOrdered thite wine of the house first. It was decent and came with some nice green olives. Next they brought us some bread, which was some generic, dry, white bread from a store. The bread came with this small plastic portion package of butter, which of course wasn’t very good. Olive oil, salt & pepper would have made a huge difference. The food was absolutely terrible. We were the first ones there, little bit before the kitchen was opened. We ordered the swordfish. We got the food pretty fast. The fish was poorly prepared. It was clearly overcooked, on a too cold pan. The result was this grey, dry, fish plank swimming in oil. Barely any salt or other seasoning as well. Came with some cream potatoes, that were soggy and flavorless. On the side there was a split plate of sides; cabbage, which I’m guessing was supposed to be grilled, steamed carrot and mushrooms, which were unseasoned, soggy and cold. I told the waiter about the food, he was apologetic. They took about 6€ off my bill, but not from my company’s, because he didn’t say anything, although he thought the same. Also, they billed us for the bread, which we never ordered. Do not recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jojo L. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food. Waiters were very attentive & helpful. Lovely relaxing atmosphere. Well worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennet S. 1 year ago on Google
    We just had a group lunch for 15 people. Staff were welcoming and the food was served efficiently and was delicious. The menú del día is very large with plenty of choice for all tastes. Excellent value. We will definitely use El Rio again. Thanks to owner Antonio, , as well as the very attentive staff. English is spoken too if needed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul C. 7 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Far better food and service than other restaurants in the area.

  • 1/5 Stellan L. 7 months ago on Google • 12 reviews
    Ordered Beef fillet with 3 sauses and vergitables + asparagus cream soup + 1 glass of white wine + 1 tinto de verano. Beef had clearly been frozen for quite long time to tell from the consistency and it also tasted strange. All the vegetables were from conserved cans. The sauces was okay. The soup was not creamy and was very boring. For this we paid €43. For this price in other restaurants nearby you get a nice Argentinian or Galician steak that definitely hasn’t been frozen! My recommendation is to avoid this restaurant in the future. It’s a tourist trap and I don’t understand how it can have so good reviews in Google.

  • 5/5 Clive l. 6 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Excellent team of waiters- attentive even when busy! Food is consistently good - compliments to the kitchen! Good selection of wine.

  • 4/5 Julia Z. 9 months ago on Google
    Good quality, everything tasted simple but fresh. Tasty sangria 🍹

  • 5/5 Désirée W. 1 year ago on Google
    If you ever want to try the best beefsteak tartare or real Fondue Bourguignonne it will be a MUST to go there. BEST PLACE & great Service.

  • 5/5 Lotta T. 10 months ago on Google
    Absolutely perfect food and service was friendly. Would come here again any time!

  • 3/5 Nikolai 9 months ago on Google
    Very friendly waiters and great atmosphere, although a bit cramped. However the food was quite bland, lacking taste, and there wasn't enough of the sides. It also seemed like the mushrooms were canned, and all the vegetables were boiled. Overall would not recommend, but it wasn't terrible.

  • 5/5 Anthony M. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to have a tasty meal with a friendly staff & lovely Owner.The prices were fair too.Highly recommend

  • 5/5 Martin W. 2 years ago on Google
    Really great Spanish restaurant, food was fantastic, huge portions and not too expensive, very reasonable!!

  • 5/5 darran h. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely love the service, food, location and choice of tapas. Very very enjoyable indeed. We had tapas, Ribera del Duero, followed by Pacharal. Yum yum

  • 5/5 Chris C. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely tapas lunch there. Good variety. Fantastic flavours.

  • 5/5 DodgeThis 1 year ago on Google
    Superb tapas in a great setting with a great atmosphere sat outside. Staff were excellent too. A great evening.

  • 5/5 Tony K. 1 year ago on Google
    Have been to el Rio for year, the food is alway excellent, they have had the same very pleasant staff for as long as I've been going, keep up the good work,

  • 5/5 David R. 1 year ago on Google
    Best service ever compare to BENALMADENA. Real cooking lover. The food is perfect. From an andalous and italian guy leaving in Switzerland. Thanks for « this magic moment »

  • 5/5 Ruth O. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful, high quality food, excellent service and very friendly staff. Their olives are gorgeous 🫒 🫒🫒😍 Great value too.

  • 5/5 K M. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely, friendly staff. Good selection of tapas, from the bar. Also has some different items on the "alacarte" menu from other places, in the area. Very good value for money.

  • 5/5 Patricia S. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous Christmas dinner today the gravy was devine, usual friendly efficient service such a warm and cozy atmosphere.

  • 3/5 IF 1. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice food, lovely staff, located in a quieter area. The menu is not as descriptive so ask what some of the dishes include exactly. For example the mixed salad comes with plenty of mustard on it which is not the common ingredient in salads. Also note that as this place gets quite busy, you might wait a bit longer.

  • 5/5 Perry P. 2 years ago on Google
    Have been here so many times great meals by Antonio and his staff 10/10

  • 5/5 John G. 2 years ago on Google
    The service, good fish & meat choices to choose from. The Tiramisu (homemade) ummm so good. Like mama made 10/10

  • 5/5 Ros M. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely food, great service. Always love to eat here

  • 4/5 Paul A. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice restaurant. Not over priced. Good service. Pity there is nowhere near to park.

  • 5/5 Aura Marina R. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely food! Nice attention and all by the sea...🐟🐟🐟

  • 5/5 Patrick F. 2 years ago on Google
    Quality & value Fantastic. Delicious. 😋

  • 5/5 David B. 2 years ago on Google
    We always come here when we're in Fuengirola, the tapas are fresh , ample portions and inexpensive. Highly recommend


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  • Payments
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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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