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Cafetería Restaurante Tai

Cafetería Restaurante Tai is a classic Chinese restaurant in Nerja, located on the central Calle Castilla Pérez. It offers excellent value for money in a family-friendly atmosphere, perfect for lovers of traditional Asian cuisine.

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  • Opening hours: Monday, 12:00 to 15:30 and 18:00 to 23:30; Tuesday, 18:00 to 23:30; Wednesday and Thursday, 12:00 to 15:30 and 18:00 to 23:30; Friday, 18:00 to 23:30; Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 to 15:30 and 18:00 to 23:30.
  • Most praised: Very low prices and big portions · Crispy duck, noodles and homemade spring rolls · Very affordable menu of the day
  • Terrace · Kids welcome

Cafetería Restaurante Tai is a Chinese restaurant on Calle Castilla Pérez, 19, in Nerja. It has a 3.8 out of 5 rating on Google from 384 reviews, and the average price is €10-20 per person.

Budget Asian restaurant serving Chinese, Thai and sushi dishes, with a covered terrace and friendly owners. Crispy duck, noodles and cheap set menus are praised. Repeated complaints about curt service from some staff and bland or ready-made dishes.

What people like most

  • Very low prices and big portions
  • Crispy duck, noodles and homemade spring rolls
  • Very affordable menu of the day
  • Covered terrace; dogs welcome

Worth knowing

  • Opening hours: Monday, 12:00 to 15:30 and 18:00 to 23:30; Tuesday, 18:00 to 23:30; Wednesday and Thursday, 12:00 to 15:30 and 18:00 to 23:30; Friday, 18:00 to 23:30; Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 to 15:30 and 18:00 to 23:30.

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Review profile

Summary of the 440 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (December 2016 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 440 recent reviews on Google (301) and Tripadvisor (139): standouts are value for money (90 % of 144 mentions), menu (87 % of 63 mentions), atmosphere (84 % of 56 mentions); most mentioned: very low prices and big portions · crispy duck, noodles and homemade spring rolls · very affordable menu of the day · covered terrace; dogs welcome.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 3.8 · Tripadvisor 4.0

Both platforms agree.

By review language

Spanish 3.8 (321) · English 3.9 (97)

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

Last 12 months

4.0 (34) vs 3.7 (87) the year before

The rating is rising.

Months with the best average rating

March, May, October

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

What people talk about most, and how

  • Food70 % · 279
  • Value for Money90 % · 144
  • Service72 % · 98
  • Menu87 % · 63
  • Atmosphere84 % · 56
  • Portions76 % · 42

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

Frequently asked questions

Cafetería Restaurante Tai is at Calle Castilla Pérez, 19, 29780 Malaga, Málaga. There is usually free street parking nearby.
Opening hours: Monday, 12:00 to 15:30 and 18:00 to 23:30; Tuesday, 18:00 to 23:30; Wednesday and Thursday, 12:00 to 15:30 and 18:00 to 23:30; Friday, 18:00 to 23:30; Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 to 15:30 and 18:00 to 23:30. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 665 16 23 19 before you go.
Yes, Cafetería Restaurante Tai takes reservations. You can book by calling 665 16 23 19.
According to Google, the average price is €10–20 per person.

Cafetería Restaurante Tai has a 3.8 out of 5 rating on Google from 384 reviews. Budget Asian restaurant serving Chinese, Thai and sushi dishes, with a covered terrace and friendly owners. Crispy duck, noodles and cheap set menus are praised. Repeated complaints about curt service from some staff and bland or ready-made dishes.

What people like most:

  • Very low prices and big portions
  • Crispy duck, noodles and homemade spring rolls
  • Very affordable menu of the day
  • Covered terrace; dogs welcome
Yes, it has tables outside.
Yes, it is a good place to go with children.
Yes, it takes cards and mobile payments.

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Cafetería Restaurante Tai

Chinese cuisine

Calle Castilla Pérez, 19, 29780 Malaga, Málaga

665 16 23 19