Restaurante El Tintero
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Experience the unique 'auction-style' dining where waiters roam with plates of fresh seafood, cooked charcoal-grilled, direct from the sea.
Forget menus and ordering. Waiters circulate, calling out available dishes, and you simply grab what tempts you. It's a dynamic and engaging way to enjoy a meal.
“Waiters walk around the restaurant carrying plates and shouting things like “I’ve got fish, anyone want some?” You take whichever plate you want, set it on your table, and at the end the bill is calculated based on the plates you’ve taken.”
Specializing in seafood, El Tintero prides itself on serving dishes fresh from the sea. Everything is prepared with expertise, often grilled over charcoal for an authentic flavor.
“All fresh from the sea to the charcoal grill and your plate.”
Located right on the sea, the restaurant offers a lively and authentic atmosphere. It's a great spot for celebrations or simply soaking in the vibrant energy of Málaga.
“The atmosphere is also lovely, and it’s right on the sea.”
Despite the bustling environment, the staff are noted for their warmth and attentiveness. They go out of their way to ensure guests feel welcome and enjoy their visit.
“What stood out most was how warm and helpful the staff were. I’d especially like to thank Yusuf, who is Moroccan, for taking such great care of us while we celebrated my husband’s birthday, we were really happy with the experience.”
The unique service extends to billing. Instead of a traditional menu, your final bill is simply calculated by the number and type of plates you've collected from the passing waiters.
“You take whichever plate you want, set it on your table, and at the end the bill is calculated based on the plates you’ve taken.”
The dishes guests come back for.
“The grilled sardines were cooked perfectly and the mixed salad fresh and a great accompaniment.”
“Good boquerones.”
“gambas were amazing and scallops to die for.”
“The cooked prawns were sweet and tasty.”
“Best was the giant fish, gambas were amazing and scallops to die for.”
“scallops to die for.”
“Think sardines, squid, mussels, clams, fried boquerones, anchovies with tomato, grilled bream, octopus, turbot and sea bass.”
You need to come here to understand this place! There's no food menu and you get what the waiters are offering on different rounds. Think sardines, squid, mussels, clams, fried boquerones, anchovies with tomato, grilled bream, octopus, turbot and sea bass. All fresh from the sea to the charcoal grill and your plate. The options are almost endless, including cocktails that also go around. You perhaps need to order a beer or two, maybe a jug and you're good to go! Get here early and get the table next to the grill!!
A beautiful place with amazing service. Waiters walk around the restaurant carrying plates and shouting things like “I’ve got fish, anyone want some?” You take whichever plate you want, set it on your table, and at the end the bill is calculated based on the plates you’ve taken. It’s a pretty authentic, original place, the fish was incredibly fresh and everything was delicious. What stood out most was how warm and helpful the staff were. I’d especially like to thank Yusuf, who is Moroccan, for taking such great care of us while we celebrated my husband’s birthday, we were really happy with the experience. The atmosphere is also lovely, and it’s right on the sea. Türklerin çok seveceğini düşündüğüm bir mekan aynı zamanda :)
Experience: Excellent. You don't order, you grab what you fancy when it passes by. Sometimes you have to be quick before its gone, but it will come round after a while. I imagine if you try to order it disrupts their process - but why would you?! I love the waiters voices calling out the food. You need to say out loud if there's something you don't want if they place it on your table. Best was the giant fish, gambas were amazing and scallops to die for. Pulpo a la Gallega was good but we had better. We had the loveliest birthday celebration ever.
Av. Salvador Allende, 340, Málaga-Este, 29017 Málaga, Spain
MenuthereWe came here for the experience and it was 100% worth it. We enjoyed the atmosphere. Food was 3/5 but it didn't matter. I will definitely recommend it and come again with a bigger group.
We visited twice during our stay. The restaurant is huge and they serve so many people but they run an excellent service.. The grilled sardines were cooked perfectly and the mixed salad fresh and a great accompaniment. The cooked prawns were sweet and tasty. Good boquerones. The Paella was tasty, cooked well. Great experience with the waiters running round with plates of food shouting out what they have. Give it a look.