Oonagh Collins

A lively, friendly bar with tasty food! We went at Monday lunchtime in January and it was still very busy with locals, clearly a popular place. The staff were friendly and helpful. You order and pay at the bar. The customers were also nice, as two of them pointed it out when I dropped a €5 banknote when paying. The food came out out quickly and was really good. Especially the prawns on a skewer and goat's cheese toast. I would definitely come back if I'm in Malaga again.

Tomas

Excellent tapas, great service direct from entering the place ❤️ and really good beer. A genuine local and typical spot with a fantastic vibe. Definitely a must visit.

Gertrud

One of my most favourite places in Malaga to get some tapas and local drinks. Would truly recommend for everyone.

Maja Dodeva

Favorite bar from Malaga. We wanted to experience a bar where the locals go and have fun - and this was just like that! Its a bit small and always crowded but we had so much fun this summer here. The tapas were amazing, so tasty and a lot of options. Also the drinks! We had beer, vermouth and some semi sweet red wine and it was amazing!! Mwe definitely did not understand or know any of the songs they were playing. But believe me we still enjoyed because the locals made it to be soo fun!

Bruce Rowland

Great little tapas bar. Noisy, full of locals, music, singing, great food and drink - just the perfect night out. Gets busy so you need to wait or get lucky to get a seat. Ordering from the bar but the food comes quickly.

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Deborah lynn Turner

We went on Sunday afternoon, fantastic place filled with lovely local Spanish people. We had a feast of tapas and wine for €27 . The pork stew with potatoes was mouth watering . It’s busy , it’s loud and you may not get a table but be patient it’s worth it . My favourite place on our trip so far . Love how you get the bill written on the bar 🤣

Oliver Grzegorzek

This place was fantastic. The staff were amazing. Great tapas and drinks 👌 me girlfriend and I managed to prop against the bar as the small tapas bar was rammed on a late Friday afternoon. Really great atmosphere if you’re looking for that. If you’re looking for a quiet drink this isn’t your place on a Friday afternoon. Can’t recommend this place enough

Darren

One of the best tapas places I’ve been to in Malaga. Would recommend the Callos and Migas. Staff were very friendly and gave me recommendations on what to try. The place can be a little busy during peak times but you get a table or a spot fairly quickly.

Sel L

Great vibes. Very crowded with no table service. You’d have to order and pay at the bar. This seems to be a place with mostly locals. Everyone was having fun - eating , drinking and dancing. Food was delicious, especially shrimp skewer Bread was a bit stale but I wasn’t too bothered by it Waitress was very friendly and patient with taking my order in English. If you’re ok with noise, self-service and crowd.. I’d say go for it.. you will walk out with a fully and happy belly. Price was reasonable in my opinion So glad I went to this bar.

Phy Phy

It’s a lovely bar, with classic music and local people will sing together. Amazing atmosphere! So chill. The staff are very nice and friendly, welcoming. And they will recommend the wine and food suit for you. Price is amazing, too. A glass of white wine and a tapa of pork meat ball only costs 6.40€! Highly recommended.

Susanna Melchiorre

Best experience in MÁLAGA! If you are looking for the real Spanish tapas bar go for it! The bartender MARTA made the experience even better. Welcoming and attentive,she recomend us what to eat and to drink,and we couldn't ask for more. Not easy to find a seat but the turnover of customers is high so you just have to be a bit patient but it's totally worth it!

j y

Very busy local place with menu all in Spanish - a bit daunting to walk in but the staff was welcoming and the food so tasty!! Especially loved the pork (magro al Pedro Ximénez), jamón croquetas, and super refreshing vino dulce de Barril. Thank you for the great vibes!

Bogdan Dumitrescu

Authentic taverna experience in Spain, great energy, everybody happy, owner singing, warm service, good food, for sure you will leave happy and full of energy! It’s a bit more towards a bar, than a restaurant, but food is good enough, and can have some dishes in smaller tapas servings. Order at the bar. Definitely would repeat, had some tapas, some biger plates as well for 2 and couple of drinks each, check was 48, very decent We went for lunch, around 13, and it was already almsot full on a Monday in October - but managed to find a table.

Rob Landers

A Local Gem in Malaga – Bar La Tranca I almost don't want to write this review, just to keep this place a bit of a secret for the locals. But credit where credit’s due. Bar La Tranca was hands-down our favorite spot to eat and drink in Málaga. We ended up coming here five times during our six-day stay, and honestly, nothing else quite measured up. The Highs: Staff: The women running the bar are absolute pros. Even when the place was packed (which it often was), they somehow managed to stay on top of everything — drinks, food, service — all with a smile and an energy that was genuinely fun to watch. There’s clearly a strong sense of teamwork behind the bar, and it shows. Food: Every dish we tried was a hit. Personal favorites: the rabo de toro, pincho de langostino, pincho de chorizo, and gildas. One miss — and totally our fault — was the toasta de melva. Neither of us are fans of tuna, and we didn’t realize that’s what it was. Chalk it up to our rusty Spanish. Drinks: The Victoria beer on tap was ice cold and just right after a day of walking the city. My partner loved the vermut, and there was a sangria-like drink she ordered a few times that we still can’t remember the name of, but it was delicious. Great local wine options too. Whether you’re into beer, wine, or cocktails, there’s something here for you. Ambiance: This is exactly how I imagined a true Andalusian tapas bar to feel. Music loud enough to set the mood, but not so loud you can’t talk. Even when it’s crowded (and it will be), it never feels chaotic. It’s warm, intimate, and just has that special vibe that makes you want to stay for hours. La Tranca is a happy place. The Lows: Honestly? None come to mind.

Roman Filipowicz

Fantastic little bar in central Málaga. Was a bit worried when we entered as it was really busy but we were shown to a free table and proceeded to order. We ordered way too much food but luckily it was all delicious. The bravas sauce had a real kick, the steak in Pedro Ximenez was tender and the sauce sweet and rich and the two toasties were both great - particularly the salmon. With two drinks each our meal was less than €50. Atmosphere and service were both top notch. Would definitely recommend visiting here when in Malaga.

Ling Pan

La Tranca is the perfect place for tapas — lively atmosphere, friendly service, and amazing food. The flavors are authentic, the portions generous, and the vibe makes you feel like a true local. A must-visit spot!

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Dru Donaldson

This is close to a real bar as we’ve found in Malaga. Our host was super helpful, great singer and ran the show like a conductor - marvellous 😂. We just stopped for a quick tapas and beer 🍺 but will definitely be back for more. Food is really tasty, lots of choice, don’t be afraid to ask for some help, it does seem chaotic but it totally works. Oh, your bill will be written on the bar with chalk when you ask for it 👍

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M. ZGN

The atmosphere is noisy and crowded, however cozy and friendly. I tried two tapas, and both were delicious. You might have trouble finding a seat, so luck is a factor. But the taste of tapas and atmosphere are super wonderful. This place is also recommendation of my friend who lives in Malaga.

+1

Ambiente inmejorable, encima ha vuelto la música en directo al local y había un ambiente de lo más andaluz, el servicio genial y la comida 100% casera y buenísima. Sin duda para repetir e ir cada vez que pises Malaga, espectacular su montadito de pringá con su caldito de puchero y la ensaladilla rusa, pero sobre todo su atún en manteca traído desde Cádiz, 10/10 ❤️

Nombre bien puesto, porque entras a comer y sales con la sensación de haber estado en casa… pero sin fregar los platos. El ambiente es muy agradable, con música en directo que acompaña sin molestar (milagro), creando ese punto perfecto entre cena tranquila y “me quedo un rato más”. La comida está comible sin ser una locura y los precios son algo elevados pero claro estas en pleno centro de Málaga y muchas veces toca mamar. El servicio es encantador, cercanos y atentos, mención especial para la camarera morena que nos atendió, simpática, profesional y con una paciencia digna de premio. De esas personas que hacen que la experiencia suba de nivel sin pedir suplemento.

no sabíamos dónde ir y lo encontré en la app del tenedor con un 50%. La ensaladilla rusa muy rica, la mini burger también, las patatas bravas para mi gusto le faltaba un poquito más en la freidora pero comestibles. Viendo la cuenta y la comida si no fuese por el descuento me parecería caro. Seguramente repetiremos.

Gran lugar. Ubicado en pleno centro, ofrece un variada carta con opciones muy típicas españolas pero también con hamburguesas. Atención buena. Buen ambiente aunque el bullicio se concentra en el lugar y a pesar de no haber más de 30 personas en el sitio toca hablar muy alto para poder conversar. La comida riquísima y de buen precio.

Claire Bryant

Enjoyed this spot, felt unique though still filled with tourists...loved that the Bar guy afded up your nill with chalk on the bar. Worth visiting.

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Lee Walker

This was a very popular and lively bar when we visited. The atmosphere was great, the music was loud and the singing was really bad, we loved it. There's the usual selection of tapas but we were there just for drinks. We had some really nice sweet sherry and nice cold beer, just what we needed in the heat of the day. The bill was added-up in chalk on the bar, something we've seen in other bars. A very authentic Spanish tapas bar with lots of character, well worth a visit.

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Una buena opción para comer en pleno centro de Málaga a buen precio. La ensaladilla rusa muy correcta, las patatas bravas bastante buenas, las croquetas quizás más prescindibles (las de calamar en su tinta con ali oli las mejores) las otras quizás un tanto insípidas. La hamburguesa buena pero más hecha de la cuenta para mi gusto (no nos preguntaron el punto). El taco de atún rojo y los baos muy buenos. Quizás lo que menos me ha gustado ha sido ver a la camarera fumando a 1 metro nuestra en mitad del servicio, pero si el restaurante se lo permite a los trabajadores... Ahí no entro, hablo de mi percepción lógicamente. En general buena comida, buena ubicación y buenos precios.

El servicio fue excelente — la camarera fue muy amable, atenta y servicial. La comida estuvo bien, nada especialmente destacable pero buena. La ensalada era bastante pequeña para el precio. Pedimos una pinta de cerveza, pero llegó mal servida: el vaso no estaba lleno y casi la mitad era espuma. El precio de la cerveza está bien, pero la comida me pareció cara para lo que es.

Fuimos a tomar algo unos amigos, algunos pidieron copas, lo que realmente nos sorprendió fue que cuando el camarero volvió para servirnos, las copas venían con el alcohol ya servido desde el interior del local, sin poder apreciar si realmente te están sirviendo lo que has pedido. Lo normal en los sitios decentes y de calidad es que el camarero venga con la botella de la marca X y te sirvan en tu presencia. Critica a mejorar.

La comida bien, pero la organización bastante pésima. Reservamos con más de un mes de antelación para cenar en nochevieja y en ningun momento nos avisaron que la mesa era fuera. Mesa en exterior en diciembre, sin estufa y en taburetes. Además de varias intolerancias (avisadas con antelación) que tampoco fueron respetadas. Entendemos que es un dia complicado, pero con los precios y suplementos de nochevieja fué una servicio decepcionante.

Tenía mis dudas por las reseñas, pero ahora ya tengo pruebas. El personal es excelente pero la comida es de lo más básica que he comido a precio de alta calidad. - Las croquetas, 8 croquetas congeladas con alioli por 13€. - Huevos con Jamón y Foie. Media racion con 4 pedazos de jamón y un trocito de Foie, eso sí con patatas caseras buenísimas, por 13€. - Bao de Rabo de Toro, muy bueno. 6€ - Serranito, de pan cocido y dos tiras de ternera 7€. - Campero, otra pulga de pan cocido por 6€. Enhorabuena por tener la mejor rentabilidad por comida, pero espero que esta reseña la vea mucha gente para que la afluencia baje y a cambio la calidad mejore.

La experiencia en este bar ha sido muy decepcionante. La mayoría de mesas están en terraza y no lo informan al hacer la reserva, lo cual genera confusión. El servicio fue extremadamente lento; tardaron mucho en sacar los platos y los camareros iban desorganizados y estresados. La calidad de la comida no justifica en absoluto el precio tan elevado. Además, no tienen en cuenta información básica sobre alérgenos o recomendaciones para embarazadas, lo cual nos parece muy poco profesional hoy en día. No lo recomendaríamos ni por la atención, ni por la comida, ni por el trato al cliente. Una gran decepción.