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Bar El Rincón de la Tapa

Located in the charming village of Maro, in Nerja, Bar El Rincón de la Tapa is the ideal meeting place to enjoy local cuisine at very affordable prices. It stands out for its friendly atmosphere and its terrace, perfect for tapas after visiting the famous Cuevas de Nerja.

In 10 seconds

  • Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday, 10:30 to 16:00 and 19:00 to 23:00; Wednesday to Friday, 10:30 to 23:00; Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 to 23:00.
  • Most praised: Authentic village-bar atmosphere · Cheap fried fish and tapas · Free tapa with drinks
  • Terrace

Bar El Rincón de la Tapa is on Calle Cantarero, 2, in Nerja. It has a 3.6 out of 5 rating on Google from 249 reviews, and the average price is €1-10 per person.

A simple village bar in Maro run by its owner, with cheap tapas and little fried fish, sometimes free with a drink. It suits those after an authentic local feel; others find it shabby, with curt service and unreliable opening hours.

What people like most

  • Authentic village-bar atmosphere
  • Cheap fried fish and tapas
  • Free tapa with drinks
  • Very cold beer

Worth knowing

  • Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday, 10:30 to 16:00 and 19:00 to 23:00; Wednesday to Friday, 10:30 to 23:00; Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 to 23:00.
  • Slow service, curt owner for some
  • Basic, unkempt premises
  • Opening hours sometimes wrong

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Review profile

Summary of the 241 most recent Google reviews (August 2017 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 241 recent reviews on Google (241): standouts are food (85 % of 87 mentions), atmosphere (93 % of 45 mentions), value for money (89 % of 27 mentions); most mentioned: authentic village-bar atmosphere · cheap fried fish and tapas · free tapa with drinks · very cold beer.

Months with the best average rating

January, April, June

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

What people talk about most, and how

  • Food85 % · 87
  • Atmosphere93 % · 45
  • Cleanliness4 % · 34
  • Menu21 % · 29
  • Value for Money89 % · 27
  • Service33 % · 12

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

Frequently asked questions

Bar El Rincón de la Tapa is at C. Cantarero, 2, 29787 Maro, Málaga.
Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday, 10:30 to 16:00 and 19:00 to 23:00; Wednesday to Friday, 10:30 to 23:00; Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 to 23:00. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 658 33 77 27 before you go.
Yes, Bar El Rincón de la Tapa takes reservations. You can book by calling 658 33 77 27.
According to Google, the average price is €1–10 per person.

Bar El Rincón de la Tapa has a 3.6 out of 5 rating on Google from 249 reviews. A simple village bar in Maro run by its owner, with cheap tapas and little fried fish, sometimes free with a drink. It suits those after an authentic local feel; others find it shabby, with curt service and unreliable opening hours.

What people like most:

  • Authentic village-bar atmosphere
  • Cheap fried fish and tapas
  • Free tapa with drinks
  • Very cold beer
Yes, it has tables outside.
Yes, it takes cards and mobile payments.

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C. Cantarero, 2, 29787 Maro, Málaga

658 33 77 27