El Tintero

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El Tintero

8.8

El Tintero offers a truly unique dining experience. The unusual ordering system, where servers announce dishes and you choose what you want directly from their trays, is instantly engaging. It’s a lively atmosphere, adding an element of spontaneity and excitement that you rarely find elsewhere. The whole process feels more like an event rather than just a meal.

The focus on fresh seafood is evident in the quality of the food. Expect a wide selection of dishes, all presented simply and cooked perfectly. The casual and communal nature of the service creates a relaxed and welcoming vibe. It is a great place to sample a variety of flavours and share a memorable meal with friends.

Information about paella restaurant in Malaga - El Tintero

Service options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
Popular for
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Salad bar
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Wine
Dining options
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Amenities
  • Bar on site
  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Historic
  • Trending
  • Trendy
Crowd
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Children
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot

Customer Reviews

★★★★★

El Tintero has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on over 20707 reviews on Google

Akis Lazaridis

Πολύ ιδιαίτερο beach bar. Οι σερβιτόροι "τραγουδούν" τα πιάτα γύρω από τα τραπέζια και επιλέγετε τι θέλετε. Στο τέλος, πληρώνετε ανάλογα με τα πιάτα που έχετε παραγγείλει. Πολύ πρωτότυπο σύστημα. Γρήγορη εξυπηρέτηση και πολύ ωραίο σερβιτόροι. Σας προτείνω να το επισκεφθείτε.

Akis Lazaridis ☆ 5/5
George Paschalis

ολόφρεσκα θαλασσινά μεγάλη ποικιλία σε πολύ καλή τιμή... συστήνεται ανεπιφύλακτα!

George Paschalis ☆ 5/5
Carole Pok

Expérience unique, buffet atypique où ce sont les plats qui viennent à nous. Un vrai spectacle, dans une ambiance chaleureuse et familiale, au bord de la plage. Assiettes en moyenne à 9.50€ à partager. Produits de la mer très frais, et bien sûr des sardines grillées. Ça vaut le détour !

Carole Pok ☆ 5/5
N A

We absolutely loved El Tintero. It’s one of those places that just has its own charm and energy. The concept is really fun and different. There’s no traditional menu or ordering system. The waiters walk around with trays of freshly cooked dishes and you simply choose what you want on the spot. It’s quick, it’s exciting and honestly it makes the whole experience feel more alive and spontaneous. We tried so many different things from the trays. The prawns were juicy and full of flavour, the grilled fish was perfectly done, the calamari was light and crispy and the seafood rice was delicious. Everything came out hot and fresh and you could taste the quality in every bite. It’s proper simple food done really well and nothing felt overcomplicated or too heavy. The prices were surprisingly affordable especially for the amount and freshness of the seafood. At the end they just count the plates and give you the bill. Super easy and kind of fun. The atmosphere is very local and lively with a mix of families and friends all enjoying proper food by the sea. It’s casual and a bit chaotic in the best way. Definitely one of my favourite food experiences in Málaga.

N A ☆ 5/5
Ivan Morales

Una experiencia única en El Tintero Situado en El Palo, Málaga, Aquí, la comida no se pide; se canta. El ambiente es inigualable: camareros, con platos de pescado fresco y marisco en mano, recorren las mesas "cantando" lo que traen. "¡Choco, calamar, boquerones, bacalao!"... y así, levantas la mano para elegir lo que te apetece. Es una dinámica vibrante que te mantiene alerta y participativo en todo momento. El choco y el calamar estaban tiernos y sabrosos, mientras que los boquerones fritos y el bacalao demostraron la frescura del producto. No podía faltar la clásica ensalada mixta, sencilla pero refrescante, y unas gambas de excelente calidad que complementaron a la perfección el festín. El Tintero es ideal para quienes buscan una experiencia auténtica y divertida. Es perfecto para ir con amigos o en familia y disfrutar de una comida informal, No hay menú, no hay camareros que te tomen nota; solo hay un flujo constante de comida deliciosa que aparece ante tus ojos. El precio se calcula por el número de platos que tienes en la mesa, lo que hace que la cuenta final sea una grata sorpresa, sin complicaciones. Si visitas Málaga y quieres vivir una experiencia culinaria diferente, animada y llena de sabor a mar, Para 4 adultos fueron 100€

Ivan Morales ☆ 5/5
Fame di Coppia

Atmosfera unica, consiglio di mangiare all’esterno vista mare. I camerieri girano con i piatti e devi chiamarli se li vuoi. Abbiamo mangiato veramente benissimo. Pesce fresco alla griglia o fritto. Abbiamo preso paella, calamaretti fritti, gamberoni, vongole tutto spettacolare. Il conto poi te lo fanno sulla tovaglia di carta, molto simpatico. Se venite a Málaga dovete passarci

Fame di Coppia ☆ 5/5
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Information about El Tintero

Address

El Tintero is located at Av. Salvador Allende, 340, Málaga-Este, 29017 Málaga

Phone

The phone number of El Tintero is 650 68 09 56

Website

The website of El Tintero is: eltinteromalaga.com

Business Hours

Monday: 12:30–23:30
Tuesday: 12:30–23:30
Wednesday: 12:30–23:30
Thursday: 12:30–23:30
Friday: 12:30–23:30
Saturday: 12:30–23:30
Sunday: 12:30–23:30

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