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Restaurante El Tocororo

Restaurante El Tocororo is an exceptional gastronomic spot in the centre of Nerja that stands out for its fusion of Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine. With an excellent rating, it offers dishes full of flavour and freshness in Calle Diputación.

In 10 seconds

  • It is open every day, 16:00 to 23:00.
  • Most praised: Cuban dishes: ropa vieja and grill · Very good mojitos and cocktails · Live music and great atmosphere
  • Terrace · Kids welcome · Dogs allowed

Restaurante El Tocororo is on Calle Diputación Provincial, 16, in Nerja. It has a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Google from 541 reviews, and the average price is €20-30 per person.

A Cuban restaurant with a lively, family feel, live music and a Cuban owner. Ropa vieja, grilled meat, mojitos and the friendly service are all praised. Good prices, with an all-you-can-eat buffet some days.

What people like most

  • Cuban dishes: ropa vieja and grill
  • Very good mojitos and cocktails
  • Live music and great atmosphere
  • Very friendly owners and waiters

Worth knowing

  • It is open every day, 16:00 to 23:00.

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Review profile

Summary of the 550 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (May 2023 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 550 recent reviews on Google (300) and Tripadvisor (250): standouts are food (97 % of 458 mentions), atmosphere (99 % of 274 mentions), service (96 % of 181 mentions); most mentioned: cuban dishes: ropa vieja and grill · very good mojitos and cocktails · live music and great atmosphere · very friendly owners and waiters.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.8 · Tripadvisor 4.9

Both platforms agree.

By review language

Spanish 4.8 (311) · English 4.9 (239)

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

Last 12 months

4.8 (198) vs 4.8 (210) the year before

The rating is steady.

What people talk about most, and how

  • Food97 % · 458
  • Atmosphere99 % · 274
  • Service96 % · 181
  • Value for Money96 % · 68
  • Portions97 % · 30
  • Menu88 % · 28

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

Frequently asked questions

Restaurante El Tocororo is at C. Diputación Provincial, 16, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.
It is open every day, 16:00 to 23:00. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 722 68 09 27 before you go.
Yes, Restaurante El Tocororo takes reservations, and booking is recommended for dinner. You can book by calling 722 68 09 27.
According to Google, the average price is €20–30 per person.

Restaurante El Tocororo has a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Google from 541 reviews. A Cuban restaurant with a lively, family feel, live music and a Cuban owner. Ropa vieja, grilled meat, mojitos and the friendly service are all praised. Good prices, with an all-you-can-eat buffet some days.

What people like most:

  • Cuban dishes: ropa vieja and grill
  • Very good mojitos and cocktails
  • Live music and great atmosphere
  • Very friendly owners and waiters
Yes, it has tables outside.
Yes, it is a good place to go with children and has high chairs.
Yes, dogs are welcome inside and outside.

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Restaurante El Tocororo

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C. Diputación Provincial, 16, 29780 Nerja, Málaga

722 68 09 27