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Merendero Cobos

Name: Merendero Cobos
Address: Nerja, Málaga, 29780, ES
Telephone: +34952522998
Price range: 20-40 €

A classic on La Torrecilla beach where the relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and fresh fish make people come back year after year

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It is open every day, 10:00 to 21:00.
Most praised: Sardine skewers highly recommended · Generous mixed fried fish · Right on the beach
Terrace · Kids welcome

Merendero Cobos is a beach restaurant right on the sand at Torrecilla beach (Calle Mérida 1), about 800 metres from the Balcón de Europa. It is one of the busiest beach bars on this beach, with more than 1,200 Google reviews and a 4.1 rating, and what reviews mention most is the waiters' good humour.

What to order. Sardine espetos, the most recommended dish, a generous mixed fried fish platter, prawns pil pil with oil and tomato, squid fried or grilled, and fresh fish. It also opens for breakfast. Expect to pay €20-40 per person.

Opening hours. Every day from 10:00 to 21:00. You can book and also order takeaway. At lunchtime in summer there is usually a queue, so arrive early.

Good to know. The paella and rice dishes are inconsistent, service gets distracted at peak times, and several long-standing customers complain that prices have risen a lot in recent years. More beach bars in our guide to beach bars in Nerja.

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Review profile

Summary of the 1,000 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (May 2014 – September 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 1,000 recent reviews on Google (700) and Tripadvisor (300): standouts are location (100 % of 173 mentions), food (80 % of 627 mentions), view (100 % of 80 mentions); most mentioned: sardine skewers highly recommended · generous mixed fried fish · right on the beach · generally quick service.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.3 · Tripadvisor 3.4

Google rates it 0.9 higher than Tripadvisor.

By review language

Spanish 4.0 (651) · English 3.4 (116)

Language hints at who is reviewing (locals and Spanish visitors, or foreign visitors).

Last 12 months

4.0 (71) vs 4.3 (170) the year before

The rating is slipping.

Months with the best average rating

March, June, July

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

What people talk about most, and how

Food80 % · 627
Service77 % · 291
Value for Money76 % · 206
Location100 % · 173
Wait Time58 % · 115
Portions93 % · 95

Share of positive mentions and number of reviews that mention it.

Frequently asked questions

Merendero Cobos is at Playa de la Torrecilla, C. Mérida, 1, 29780 Nerja, Málaga. There is usually free street parking nearby.

It is open every day, 10:00 to 21:00. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 952 52 29 98 before you go.

Yes, Merendero Cobos takes reservations. You can book by calling 952 52 29 98.

According to Google, the average price is €20–40 per person.

Merendero Cobos has a 4.1 out of 5 rating on Google from 1,265 reviews. Busy beach restaurant on Torrecilla beach, known for sardine skewers, mixed fried fish and fresh seafood in generous portions. Generally well rated, though opinions are split on the rice dishes and service. Arrive early to avoid queues.

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