These are my personal recommendations, a mix of my local favourites, family-friendly spots, great places for a Spanish lunch and a few places when you fancy something different.
Please check individual restaurants directly for opening hours and booking details, as these can change seasonally.
A very local breakfast spot, perfect for a calentito especial (My favourite bread mollete)
Run by a Chinese-Spanish local family who have been part of the Estepona community for years; they speak Andalusian Spanish beautifully!
A lovely traditional option for breakfast, coffee and churros, right in the old town.
Best Paella ! Please book in advance.
One of my go-to places for fresh local fish and seafood.
Great for fish, seafood and rice dishes, with lovely views over the marina.
A good option for traditional Spanish food and seafood in the old town.
Another local favourite for pescaito and traditional Spanish food.
A relaxed option for a Spanish lunch.
A little drive outside Estepona towards Casares, but definitely worth it.
Traditional Andalusian food and a great option for a long, relaxed lunch.
Mexican food and a fun atmosphere.
A good option when you want something a little more contemporary.
Great for a relaxed dinner and drinks.
Lovely little wine spot in the old town — perfect for wine and sharing plates.
A nice choice for tapas and Spanish food.
For when you just want a really good burger to go with the kids.
Traditional Andalusian food and tapas — a great choice if you want to try something properly local.
The beach restaurants are seasonal, so make the most of them while they’re open!
And especially try an espeto de sardinas — sardines grilled over an open fire on the beach. It’s one of the most traditional things you can eat in Estepona.
Or simply pick a chiringuito on the beach and look for the espetos!
Breakfast: El Caliente / San Isidro / El Moniato
Fish: La Escollera / El Palangre
Lunch: Casa Parre / Checa´s bar
Merienda: Tolone
Mexican: Échale Manito 🌮
Dinner: MONCOCCO / Velvet / El Típico Andaluz
Burgers: Burger Comic 🍔
Espetos: Chiringuito Paco 🐟🔥
Enjoy Estepona — and please let me know if you discover somewhere I’ve missed! ❤️
These are my personal recommendations, a mix of my local favourites, family-friendly spots, great places for a Spanish lunch and a few places when you fancy something different.
Please check individual restaurants directly for opening hours and booking details, as these can change seasonally.
A very local breakfast spot, perfect for a calentito especial (My favourite bread mollete)
Run by a Chinese-Spanish local family who have been part of the Estepona community for years; they speak Andalusian Spanish beautifully!
A lovely traditional option for breakfast, coffee and churros, right in the old town.
Best Paella ! Please book in advance.
One of my go-to places for fresh local fish and seafood.
Great for fish, seafood and rice dishes, with lovely views over the marina.
A good option for traditional Spanish food and seafood in the old town.
Another local favourite for pescaito and traditional Spanish food.
A relaxed option for a Spanish lunch.
A little drive outside Estepona towards Casares, but definitely worth it.
Traditional Andalusian food and a great option for a long, relaxed lunch.
Mexican food and a fun atmosphere.
A good option when you want something a little more contemporary.
Great for a relaxed dinner and drinks.
Lovely little wine spot in the old town — perfect for wine and sharing plates.
A nice choice for tapas and Spanish food.
For when you just want a really good burger to go with the kids.
Traditional Andalusian food and tapas — a great choice if you want to try something properly local.
The beach restaurants are seasonal, so make the most of them while they’re open!
And especially try an espeto de sardinas — sardines grilled over an open fire on the beach. It’s one of the most traditional things you can eat in Estepona.
Or simply pick a chiringuito on the beach and look for the espetos!
Breakfast: El Caliente / San Isidro / El Moniato
Fish: La Escollera / El Palangre
Lunch: Casa Parre / Checa´s bar
Merienda: Tolone
Mexican: Échale Manito 🌮
Dinner: MONCOCCO / Velvet / El Típico Andaluz
Burgers: Burger Comic 🍔
Espetos: Chiringuito Paco 🐟🔥
Enjoy Estepona — and please let me know if you discover somewhere I’ve missed! ❤️
