Espectacular.. Pablo nos atendió perfectamente y con mucho cariño, da gusto ir y que te atienda una persona así. Volveremos sin duda alguna.

KJ Clow

This is a place to visit if you are looking for an authentic Spanish place to have a great sangria, wine and tapas. Great staff, service and good old authentic atmosphere. Could not recommend enough.

Alex Skärberg

Really good food and amazing atmosphere. Especially loved the Chorizo Al Vino (but everything was really good so you can’t go wrong)! Great waiter. If you’re tired of posh places with terrible food this will be your rescue.

amanda burke

Great , charming Cesar was my server. Suggested just the right small bites(🤷🏼‍♀️tapas!) and a reasonable vino tinto. I’ll be back. *The artichokes are Al dente and delish.

Kady Chiu Swartz (kadidid)

We stumbled upon this place while dodging the rain. It turned out to be a great find. Good drinks with well curated tapas. Our fav are fried peppers (not spicy at all so don’t worry), and sliders (mini burgers)

Frank Wickstead

The local bar, local tapas bar on Mirabella. Highlights are the pork cheek, sardines, and seafood salad but everything was excellent and way beyond anything on the main drag.

C. Rodo (Chuck)

We had a very delicious gastronomic experience here, apparently the oldest tapas bar in the area. As it's famous, I will suggest for you to go during lunch time. So not expect large or medium dishes, these are TAPAS! Was is a light snack. Well done to team of thus little lovely place

Ziggy Lavelle

We are working our way through the BEST TAPAS recs we have been given in Old Town Marbella. Last nights hidden jewel was right up there, a REAL authentic Andalusian welcome in every way. Fab tapas ⭐️ cava with top draw brilliant service from Pablo & Zak! Yep, it made the list! 👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥂 Z

+4

Alexandre Quesnel

One of the best local, authentic tapas bars you can find. The service is incredible; staff is friendly and was very attentive with my allergies. Affordable and very savoury. Do not miss if you are in the Old Town!

Digital Hassan

Title: Hidden Gem in Marbella’s Old Town Review: I was looking to have an authentic Andalusian dinner and found it at Estrecho Marbella 1954. Tucked away in a narrow side alley off the beaten path, it’s easy to miss — but worth seeking out. The salmorejo was rich and smooth, the Russian salad fresh, the sardines fried to perfection, and the Padrón peppers full of flavor. The service was warm, and the whole place had a genuine local feel. Five stars.

ROBIN GILES

We went as a 4, booked beforehand and had another brilliant experience. Food was amazing had a variety as seen from picture.. Definitely recommend.

Yulia

A lovely spot tucked away on a charming street. We were lucky to get the only outdoor table. The service was genuinely attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. The chorizo (Spanish sausage) is an absolute must, packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. The patatas bravas, however, were a bit disappointing for the price, just bland.

Jessica Paola Camelo

El Estrecho is a true hidden gem that captures the heart of traditional Spanish cuisine. Run by the same family for three generations, you can feel the warmth and pride in every detail—from the welcoming service to the delicious, home-style dishes. The atmosphere is cozy and authentic, just like stepping into a classic local tavern. Every plate we tried was full of flavor and made with love—especially the tapas, which were outstanding. If you’re looking for a place that offers a genuine taste of Spain with a personal touch, El Estrecho is it. Highly recommended!

Tomas Savickis

Really great place for typical food, located in some really narrow street, gives great feeling of authencity. The only thing that put it little down was huge tourist groups of Americans:) Service is fine and attentive. They were out of sardines but anchives did its job.

Maggan Eriksson

A cozy and authentic tapas bar. Service-minded staff, good music at a suitable volume. Had Plato el dia and got a big plate which was very good👌

Amy Simpson

Excellent find…recommended by a local shop keeper. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Tapas were good and everyone in the restaurant was having a great time. Highly recommend when in Marbella.

JAMES STRANG

The finest Tapas bar in Marbella. Food, service, atmosphere and location makes this bar a must visit. Frequented by ‘locals’ despite the tourist numbers in the old town and that tells you how good it is. We were regular customers a few years back and visited again recently and it’s still excellent. Find a place at the bar or grab a table when available. The in house cask Vermouth is the best!

Elisa Lobo Neese

Excellent service welcoming us to this lovely traditional place. We had nice tapas, timely delivered to the table following our eating pace. Our choices from the menu were: ensaladilla rusa, albondigas caseras, boquerones fritos, calamares fritos, patatas bravas and croquettes. Thanks for the great experience! We will be back!

+5

Patrik Peroša

On a quaint little street, you'll find this charming restaurant. It offers a great selection of delicious tapas, but the service truly stands out. It's an excellent place to enjoy brunch.

+2

Excellent service very friendly staff. I would highly recommend reasonable pricing and lovely atmosphere. Will be a regular

Excellent service very friendly staff. I would highly recommend reasonable pricing and lovely atmosphere. Will be a regular

Excellent service very friendly staff. I would highly recommend reasonable pricing and lovely atmosphere. Will be a regular

We are regular visitors to Marbella, and this bar restaurant is always on our list of favourites. It’s a traditional Andalusian bar that consistently delivers authentic local food of a great qualit…

Beautiful Tavern hidden in the narrow lanes of Marbella Old Town. The food was absolutely delicious, authentic and brings you the “Spanish Culture Vibes” you need in your life! Very reasonable p…

Good, honest food. Great ambience. Excellent service. What more do you want? Tip for the top - try the Tripe with Chickpeas. It may not sound appetising but just try it. You will not regret it.

Good, honest food. Great ambience. Excellent service. What more do you want? Tip for the top - try the Tripe with Chickpeas. It may not sound appetising but just try it. You will not regret it.

Good, honest food. Great ambience. Excellent service. What more do you want? Tip for the top - try the Tripe with Chickpeas. It may not sound appetising but just try it. You will not regret it.

Best tapas we ate during our stay in Marbella. Very authentic with great service and a nice ambiance. Highly recommended

We went here for tapas on the recommendation of our tour guide. The food was amazing!! They had the best pil pil and the tomato salad was to die for!! So fresh and flavourful. We had several dishe…

Finally we found a place in Marbella with real local food, the calamari were so well done, the ham was amazing, “Los callos” so tasty and more other dishes were really well cooked. We also liked t…

Love this bar. It is a must go to when in Marbella. Great food and wonderful atmosphere. The staff are friendly and helpful. Good price and a unique spot to meet up with friends. Top marks!!

We were in Marbella and decided to come here for a drink. A warm welcome, cold beer, and some excellent tapas were our experiences. A really authentic Spanish bar , I really enjoyed it .

A small bar restaurant used by the locals - a good sign. We went for a couple of tapas and a glass of wine. It was all very good - Pil Pil prawns Fried marinated anchovies and a tomato salad.…

A small bar restaurant used by the locals - a good sign. We went for a couple of tapas and a glass of wine. It was all very good - Pil Pil prawns Fried marinated anchovies and a tomato salad.…

The best tapas we have ever had. Great service and good value. The pil pil prawns and roasted pepper salad were exceptional. We ordered more. Lovely evening.

Go there a lot. Always amazing Love you guys thanks ! Service, food and prices are just so good. I bring friends visiting all the time and will keep going it.

Por fin, después de mucho tiempo, llegó el día. Solo 4 estrellas porque 5, para mi, es perfecto, y la perfección es muy difícil. La comida, todo estupendo, interesante la variedad de tapas que ofrecen. El servicio, bueno, a pesar de ubicarnos en la barra, los chicos fueron muy atentos, simpáticos y serviciales. Peeeeeeero, por poner una pega, recriminar que cobren 3,60€, por dos bollitos de pan y una bolsita de picos. Normalmente, cuando te ponen en la factura, cubierto, eso, además del pan incluye otras cosas, pero enneste caso, me ha parecido abusivo el coste del pan. No obstante, repetiré, cien por cien recomendable. Viajo en Autocaravana, gracias y muchos kilómetros 💪🚐

Sitio agradable y personal muy atento. Estaba desplazado y cené solo, día entre semana del mes de septiembre, pero me sentí muy a gusto. Las raciones son generosas y los precios son correctos. Recomendable la ensaladilla rusa, el adobo, higaditos de pollo y boquerones. El sitio es pequeño (estrecho como su propio nombre) Muy recomendable

Buen bar tradicional en casco de Marbella. Probamos los calamares fritos y los langostinos al pil-pil y nos pareció que estaban ricos. Como punto negativo nos pareció que las raciones eran pequeñas para los precios que tienen. El servicio correcto a pesar de estar hasta arriba con muchos clientes.

Bar de tapas en Marbella de larga trayectoria y reconocido entre la población marbellí. El restaurante Bar El Estrecho abrió sus puertas en 1954 en la calle San Lázaro. Este establecimiento apuesta por cocina tradicional andaluza y malagueña, gastronomía mediterránea entre la que se pueden encontrar sugerencias como las siguientes. Tapas y raciones de ensaladilla rusa, ensalada campera, pipirrana de pulpo, salpicón de boca de mar, salmorejo, huevos rellenos, gazpachos, boquerones en vinagre, patatas fritas, carne mechada, croquetas caseras, etc. La carta del Bar El Estrecho tiene entre sus sugerencias culinarias cazuelas y frituras, carrillada, chorizo al vino, caracoles, callos con garbanzos, pollo en salsa, albóndigas caseras, higadito de pollo, pimientos del piquillo y pulpitos. Se encuentran pescados como la rosada y los boquerones, sardinas, calamares, langostinos, etc. Otra opción es tomar ibéricos y chacinas, jamón de pata negra y queso manchego. El Restaurante Bar El Estrecho se caracteriza por un trato cercano y un ambiente tradicional y hospitalario. Siempre recomendable reservar.

Legin Nosher66

It was highly recommended by Google. I had the croquettes which were nice. But I could not taste any ham or chicken within them. But that maybe my mistake in that an error in translation as maybe they should of been specifically asked for. Very friendly helpful English speaking bar tener. It is a small authentic feeling bar in the old town.

Delicious seafood, cozy ambiance, and friendly service! Bar El Estrecho is a must-visit in Marbella if you re around with friends and looking for a chill place with good vibes

Great find and well worth a visit with great service, great drinks and good tapas Worth a visit if in area as you won’t be disappointed

Fui en familia, el local es muy auténtico pero la verdad que me fui decepcionado. No tanto por la comida, que estaba buena y el servicio que fue bueno también, sino por las cantidades pequeñas y el precio excesivo, Sobre todo destacar negativamente las bravas, 9€ por un plato muy pequeño de patatas con salsa de tomate que ni siquiera estaban sabrosas. Yo no volveré.

Vinimos aca por los premios que habia ganado y por lo famoso que es pero hemos tenido sentimientos mixtos. Hemos pedido: Chorizo al vino (recomendado): buenísimo! Mucho sabor del chorizo y de sus jugos. Definitivamente si vienen deben probarlo. Lasgostinos pil-pil: no nos gustaron, fue lo mas caro que pedimos. Falta de sabor y sazón. Muy tristes con este plato. Ensalada malagueña: nuestra primera vez probándola y no sabemos si era lo salado del bacalao pero nos pareció muy salada. Aunque no estaba mala de sabor. Salmorejo: Aunque su textura es mas espesa que la normal, buen y agradable sabor del salmorejo y del jamon.

Petr Vasicek

It was decent but the value is simply not there, neither in quality nor quantity. Expected more after reading reviews and guidebook recommendations.

Not so cheap, not so good. Food portions very small, they declared that one big portion for 2-3 people. They are kidding. It’s nonsense. Far away from reality. Maybe just for kid. Very disappointed…

Had visited before and was looking forward to a tapas lunch. However, visited the bar this lunchtime to find it closed. No notice anywhere on the property informing of a closure. Both the bars websi…

We booked a table and got a confirmation. When we arrived eight minutes late they first told us we were late (in Spain!?) and then another staff told us they’ve given the table to someone else. The…

He ido muchas veces , la calidad ha empeorado tienen la mayoría de los platos servidos y en refrigerador pero lo más terrible ha sido el trato que nos dio uno de sus camareros , me gritó para que me levantase de una mesa que me había asignado su compañero para después volver a gritar que puedo sentarme cuando él me diga . Cuando me levante a la barra a decirle que no me grite y que yo he sido respetuosa haciendo caso a su compañero , retiró la ensalada de la barra y dijo que nos fuéramos que no nos servía , desconozco el motivo , no sé di fue por racismo ( mi marido es negro ) o por machismo ( a mi una mujer no me rechista …) el personaje más desagradable del centro histórico de Marbella . No le pedí el libro de reclamaciones porque me dejó bloqueada . No se me ha pasado el disgusto

Fuimos porque vi un reportaje del periódico sobre este bar que era un clásico y lleno de historia. Antes ojee, un poco la reseñas de Google y no me convencieron mucho el ir, pero me arriesgué. La comida en sí es muy normal y algunas cosas como la tortilla de patata estaban completamente salada. Lo que es lamentable y creo que nunca me han tratado en un restaurante así es el trato del que se supone ese el encargado que tras numerosos errores en la comanda, pedí al camarero que quería hablar con el encargado y me dejó dos veces con la palabra en la boca dándose la vuelta sin escucharme. Un auténtico maleducado, que no merece el legado que le habrán dejado sus abuelos y sus padres. No me extraña una reseña anterior de una persona que tenía minusvalía y dijeron que lo habían echado del bar. Pensaba que era una exageración, pero de ese personaje me lo creo todo .

Las raciones parecen tapas. Muy escasas. No come ni una persona con una ración. Y la atención malísima. El camarero se reía de nosotros cuando se daba la vuelta.