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Restaurante El capricho nerja

Name: Restaurante El capricho nerja
Address: C. Mérida, 5, 29780 Nerja, Málaga, Nerja, Málaga, 29780, ES
Telephone: 658 77 40 55
Price range: 20-30 €

Located on central calle Mérida, Restaurante El Capricho is one of the most beloved tapas and raciones bars in Nerja. It stands out for its excellent traditional Andalusian cuisine, welcoming atmosphere and exceptional value for money.

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Opening hours: Monday, 13:30 to 15:30 and 19:00 to 22:30; Wednesday to Sunday, 13:30 to 15:30 and 19:00 to 22:30. Closed on Tuesdays.
Most praised: Pork fillet, lamb and fish well rated · Generous portions at good prices · Quiet setting away from the crowds
Terrace · Kids welcome

Restaurante El capricho nerja is a bar and grill on Calle Mérida, 5, in Nerja. It has a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Google from 343 reviews, and the average price is €20-30 per person.

Quiet restaurant away from the tourist trail, with a terrace, warm service and generous home cooking. Pork fillet in mushroom sauce, lamb, paella and tiramisu are praised. Some complaints of slow service, curt waiters and uneven fish or paella.

What people like most

Pork fillet, lamb and fish well rated
Generous portions at good prices
Quiet setting away from the crowds
Friendly owner and staff; pets welcome

Worth knowing

Opening hours: Monday, 13:30 to 15:30 and 19:00 to 22:30; Wednesday to Sunday, 13:30 to 15:30 and 19:00 to 22:30. Closed on Tuesdays.

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Review profile

Summary of the 356 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (May 2020 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 356 recent reviews on Google (300) and Tripadvisor (56): standouts are food (93 % of 269 mentions), atmosphere (98 % of 66 mentions), service (87 % of 97 mentions); most mentioned: pork fillet, lamb and fish well rated · generous portions at good prices · quiet setting away from the crowds · friendly owner and staff; pets welcome.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.7 · Tripadvisor 4.5

Both platforms agree.

By review language

Spanish 4.7 (305) · English 4.5 (42)

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

Last 12 months

4.2 (61) vs 4.8 (63) the year before

The rating is slipping.

Months with the best average rating

April, July, September

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What people talk about most, and how

Food93 % · 269
Service87 % · 97
Atmosphere98 % · 66
Value for Money94 % · 56
Menu83 % · 20
Portions89 % · 18

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

Frequently asked questions

Restaurante El capricho nerja is at C. Mérida, 5, 29780 Nerja, Málaga. There is usually free street parking nearby.

Opening hours: Monday, 13:30 to 15:30 and 19:00 to 22:30; Wednesday to Sunday, 13:30 to 15:30 and 19:00 to 22:30. Closed on Tuesdays. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 658 77 40 55 before you go.

Yes, Restaurante El capricho nerja takes reservations. You can book by calling 658 77 40 55.

According to Google, the average price is €20–30 per person.

Restaurante El capricho nerja has a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Google from 343 reviews. Quiet restaurant away from the tourist trail, with a terrace, warm service and generous home cooking. Pork fillet in mushroom sauce, lamb, paella and tiramisu are praised. Some complaints of slow service, curt waiters and uneven fish or paella.

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