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Chiringuito el Chankete

Chiringuito el Chankete is a gastronomic spot located on Playa El Playazo in Nerja. Specialising in fresh fish, espetos and paellas, it offers the authentic taste of the Costa del Sol with unbeatable views of the Mediterranean Sea.

In 10 seconds

  • Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 to 19:00. Closed on Mondays.
  • Most praised: Sardine skewers highly rated · Fresh grilled fish · Good value for money
  • Terrace · Kids welcome · Dogs allowed

Chiringuito el Chankete is a beach bar on Playa El Playazo, in Nerja. It has a 4.1 out of 5 rating on Google from 340 reviews, and the average price is €10-20 per person.

Beach bar serving grilled sardine skewers, fried fish and grilled fish, with regular customers praising the food. However, many reviews criticise unfriendly service and long waits, especially in high season.

What people like most

  • Sardine skewers highly rated
  • Fresh grilled fish
  • Good value for money
  • Right on the beach, easy parking off-season

Worth knowing

  • Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 to 19:00. Closed on Mondays.

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Review profile

Summary of the 301 most recent Google reviews (March 2023 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 301 recent reviews on Google (301): standouts are food (83 % of 95 mentions), location (89 % of 54 mentions), atmosphere (93 % of 30 mentions); most mentioned: sardine skewers highly rated · fresh grilled fish · good value for money · right on the beach, easy parking off-season.

Last 12 months

3.5 (85) vs 4.3 (89) the year before

The rating is slipping.

Months with the best average rating

March, May, December

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

What people talk about most, and how

  • Food83 % · 95
  • Location89 % · 54
  • Service71 % · 53
  • Value for Money68 % · 41
  • Atmosphere93 % · 30
  • Portions54 % · 13

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

Frequently asked questions

Chiringuito el Chankete is at Playa El Playazo, 29780 Nerja, Málaga. There is usually free street parking nearby.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 to 19:00. Closed on Mondays. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season.
Yes, Chiringuito el Chankete takes reservations.
According to Google, the average price is €10–20 per person.

Chiringuito el Chankete has a 4.1 out of 5 rating on Google from 340 reviews. Beach bar serving grilled sardine skewers, fried fish and grilled fish, with regular customers praising the food. However, many reviews criticise unfriendly service and long waits, especially in high season.

What people like most:

  • Sardine skewers highly rated
  • Fresh grilled fish
  • Good value for money
  • Right on the beach, easy parking off-season
Yes, it has tables outside.
Yes, it is a good place to go with children.
Yes, dogs are welcome at the outside tables.

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Chiringuito el Chankete

Beach bars

Playa El Playazo, 29780 Nerja, Málaga