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Café-Bar El Colorao

Café-Bar El Colorao is an emblematic spot in Plaza de la Ermita in Nerja, famous for its traditional breakfasts and homemade tapas. A local meeting place ideal for enjoying authentic Andalusian flavour at very affordable prices.

In 10 seconds

  • Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 6:00 to 17:00. Closed on Sundays.
  • Most praised: Toast and mollete breakfasts · Very good churros with chocolate · Very low prices
  • Terrace · Kids welcome

Café-Bar El Colorao is on Plaza de la Ermita, 20, in Nerja. It has a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Google from 282 reviews, and the average price is €1-10 per person.

A local, inexpensive cafe-bar, especially good for breakfast: toast, molletes, churros with chocolate and fresh juice. Service is generally friendly, with a few complaints about distracted or curt waiters.

What people like most

  • Toast and mollete breakfasts
  • Very good churros with chocolate
  • Very low prices
  • Cheap tapas, local vibe

Worth knowing

  • Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 6:00 to 17:00. Closed on Sundays.

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Review profile

Summary of the 263 most recent Google reviews (November 2018 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 263 recent reviews on Google (263): standouts are food (97 % of 121 mentions), value for money (95 % of 39 mentions), atmosphere (96 % of 34 mentions); most mentioned: toast and mollete breakfasts · very good churros with chocolate · very low prices · cheap tapas, local vibe.

Last 12 months

4.6 (50) vs 4.8 (45) the year before

The rating is slipping.

Months with the best average rating

April, June, August

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

What people talk about most, and how

  • Food97 % · 121
  • Service87 % · 42
  • Value for Money95 % · 39
  • Atmosphere96 % · 34
  • Terrace97 % · 18
  • Menu87 % · 15

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

Frequently asked questions

Café-Bar El Colorao is at Pl. de la Ermita, 20, 29780 Nerja, Málaga. There is usually free street parking nearby.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 6:00 to 17:00. Closed on Sundays. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 645 78 92 73 before you go.
According to Google, the average price is €1–10 per person.

Café-Bar El Colorao has a 4.5 out of 5 rating on Google from 282 reviews. A local, inexpensive cafe-bar, especially good for breakfast: toast, molletes, churros with chocolate and fresh juice. Service is generally friendly, with a few complaints about distracted or curt waiters.

What people like most:

  • Toast and mollete breakfasts
  • Very good churros with chocolate
  • Very low prices
  • Cheap tapas, local vibe
Yes, it has tables outside.
Yes, it is a good place to go with children.
Yes, dogs are welcome.
Yes, it takes cards and mobile payments.

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Café-Bar El Colorao

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Pl. de la Ermita, 20, 29780 Nerja, Málaga

645 78 92 73