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Merendero Moreno

Name: Merendero Moreno
Address: Nerja, Málaga, 29780, ES
Telephone: +34952525480
Price range: 10-20 €

A classic on Playa de Burriana where the paella, espetos and ribs keep people coming back year after year

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It is open every day, 9:00 to 21:00.
Most praised: Fresh fish and seafood · Good paella and espetos · Some friendly, attentive staff
Terrace · Kids welcome

Merendero Moreno is one of the long-standing beach restaurants on Burriana beach, right on the sand with a terrace facing the sea. It opens every day from 9:00 to 21:00, so you can have breakfast, lunch or dinner without leaving the beach. It has almost 2,000 Google reviews and a 3.5 rating.

What to order. The sardine espetos are the most praised dish, and the menu goes on with paella, fried fish, grilled ribs and meat, salads and pizza too. Gluten-free options are clearly marked, and there are vegetarian dishes and a children's menu. Expect to pay €10-20 per person.

What reviews say. Opinions are very divided. Happy customers mention fresh food, the espetos and friendly waiters; unhappy ones talk about slow service, mistakes with orders, small portions for the price and the odd badly cooked dish. Check the menu and prices before ordering.

Tip. Outside peak hours you rarely need to book, and groups usually find a table. There are other beach restaurants on the same beach, such as Ayo, La Barca and Montemar: compare them in where to eat in Burriana.

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Review profile

Summary of the 730 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (August 2023 – August 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 730 recent reviews on Google (700) and Tripadvisor (30): standouts are location (100 % of 43 mentions), view (100 % of 15 mentions); most mentioned: fresh fish and seafood · good paella and espetos · some friendly, attentive staff · pleasant beachfront location.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 3.3 · Tripadvisor 2.7

Google rates it 0.6 higher than Tripadvisor.

By review language

Spanish 3.1 (514) · English 2.7 (30)

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

Last 12 months

3.5 (142) vs 3.1 (270) the year before

The rating is rising.

Months with the best average rating

January, March, December

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

What people talk about most, and how

Food57 % · 410
Service57 % · 183
Value for Money42 % · 129
Wait Time59 % · 80
Portions22 % · 57
Atmosphere67 % · 54

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

Frequently asked questions

Merendero Moreno is at Playa Burriana, s/n, 29780 Nerja, Málaga. There is usually free street parking nearby.

It is open every day, 9:00 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 54 80 before you go.

According to Google, the average price is €10–20 per person.

Merendero Moreno has a 3.5 out of 5 rating on Google from 1,947 reviews. Reviews are very mixed, ranging from excellent praise for fresh fish, paella and espetos to harsh criticism of slow, disorganised service and inconsistent cooking. Some guests found it good value and enjoyed friendly staff, while others complained about high prices and poor treatment.

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