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Chiringuito El Cachalote

Restaurant Bar Seafood restaurant Stand bar Andalusian restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Andalusian restaurants in Málaga


Address

P.º Marítimo Pablo Ruiz Picasso, s/n, 29016, Málaga, Spain

Website

www.chiringuitoelcachalote.com

Contact

+34 627 86 37 23

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: (Constitution Day), 11 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ
  • Thursday: 11 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: (Feast of the Immaculate Conception), 11 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 11 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (18) beach (10) fish (7) time (6) great (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Boudewijn T. 10 months ago on Google
    This place is sooo nice! The people who work here are really friendly and everytime they come at the right time. Especially Andrès! He works here and takes good care of you! The food is fast and you don’t have to wait long. We had the prawns as starter and it’s so flavorfull and tender. Then we had the lobster paella and it was really good! Definetely recommend this place!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashbourne H. 9 months ago on Google
    Fantastic place! Visited here the first day for lunch and was fabulous then got sun beds the second day and decided to eat again. We were not disappointed. Carolina and and the staff were wonderful. Anyone wanting to experience good food and a great time do not hesitate to visit here. Thank you so much. 😊
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharon 1 year ago on Google
    I was afraid this would simply be another pleasant spot for tourists with mediocre food, but it was truly great. The espetos were perfectly cooked and salted, the atmosphere was wonderful, and the service was fantastic. Truly a great experience if you want espetos and good food on the beach. Reservations are a good idea.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Miroslav A. 1 year ago on Google
    Rough darker sand, not a problem. Missing changing cabins - had to use toilet in the beach restaurant. Suitable for swimming, 2 metres depth within 20 metres or so from the land line.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zuzanna G. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to have a snack at the beach. Sangria was delicious, as well as gazpacho. Very little vegetarian options, I ordered fried aubergines and didn't really enjoy them.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yazy 1 year ago on Google
    Best meal we had in Spain!! We went for lunch around 2:30 pm. There was a little wait time and we waited for about 10 minutes to get a table. Our server was so helpful and he recommended the sea base fish. We were going to order more (wanted to try squid as well) but he said it will be too much food. We got fish cooked by the fire. Sardine and sea-base. We also got fried eggplant which was delicious. Everything was very fresh and delicious food and the table are by the water. Highly recommend it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan B. 7 months ago on Google
    Very very good. Grilled fish was amazing, and they even deboned it for us at the table. Some of the best we've had. Kids playing behind us at beach, even had a couple kids items on menu. Perfect lunch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristýna J. 7 months ago on Google
    This place will stay with me for long time. We have spent on their beach with umbrellas and sunbeds (6€/person) 3 days. They are nice, friendly, speak English and keep their beach as well restaurant clean. Their menu is various and beside fish dishes they offer paellas too. We had one paella with meat and it met our expectations. Really great place, which I recommend. Felt like home! Restaurant: Sitting inside & outside Cash & cashless payments.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ivan R. 7 months ago on Google
    Good place and good food but not the best paella, too much tomato and peppers, not crispy and few fishes

  • 5/5 Andrey K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great location and very tasty fish. Make a reservation if you want to have a nice table, otherwise a wait time might be long for both lunch and dinner. Ate here several times in 2020 and 2021. Was never disappointed.

  • 5/5 Nadezda 6 months ago on Google
    Very nice place. The entire team is very welcoming and friendly. The food was interesting, for me), but when you sit with a beautiful view of the sea, everything is just great.!! Thanks for all!)

  • 5/5 Michael K. 5 months ago on Google
    It was first time visiting Europe from United States. My wife wanted to try a fried squid. I picked a perfect restaurant! I ordered a fried squid and sardines. They were amazing! I highly recommend this place!

  • 4/5 Deepti M. 7 months ago on Google
    This place is very nice if you want to enjoy the sun and beach with good sea food. The food was very good, specially a salad that we had. The fried calamari was a bit chewy so that’s something I won’t recommend. I expected it to be crunchy on the outside and soft inside. Sangria was a bit sweet with so much ice and little fruits that it had diluted the flavour I felt. But other than, it’s a good place to enjoy a lunch date and with a very good view and vibe.

  • 4/5 Mira 1 year ago on Google
    If you planning to be all day at the beach it's good option to eat there. The food and drinks is ok, but nothing special. Staff is very busy, but friendly.

  • 5/5 Marina S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful experience at the seafront. Huge positions and extremely delicious!! Also alcoholic cocktails were super alcoholic and yummy! Mixta salad was huge :D Thank you for having us and let me film the process of bbq sardines ✨

  • 4/5 Valentina F. 1 year ago on Google
    Position, view and welcoming attitude of the waiter are the 3 main good thing that we get from this experience. Also the quality of the food was good. The restaurant has unfortunately a limited offer of vegetarian/vegetables side options but the grilled fish was really tasty, we totally enjoyed the dinner.

  • 3/5 Dana M. 2 years ago on Google
    3,5 stars: Good place right by the beach. The prices are not too high considering the location and the fact that you can have a great view while eating. The food isn’t anything special but it was fresh and did the trick. The sardines were lovely. The service was a bit slow and they forgot part of our order but it was very busy so these things happen.

  • 4/5 Strauss C. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place with very friendly staff. One can lay down the beach on a sunbed for 5 Euros. It is relatively quite. At the restaurant it is more lively, the food is good especially the fish and the ice-cream

  • 4/5 Choim Espantoso L. 1 year ago on Google
    The wait was short. Even with a little waitline of 7min. The service was fast and good. The prices are good, not too expensive. We ate different tapas and everything was excellent. Only the paella wasn't that good. It had a lack of taste and seafood. Only 2 shrimps and 3 clams. For a paella of 3. For the rest the service was excellent. Will come back to try other tapas.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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