Urban T. is totally off, off, off, off, off, off the beaten tourist trap. It's so residential, only…read morelocals come here. To me, that says something. For this scant decorated restaurant, Urban T. delivered on exquisite tasting tapas and plates- which we only spent all but €46 on 4 glasses of solid (if I may add) Sangria, 2 Tapas and 2 Plates. So expect savory, aromatic and super delicious foods. Service is speedy- but don't think for a moment you're being rushed out. My girl Nuria was a bubble of unicorn and bubblegum energy and super welcoming. Even though hubs and I didn't come for Paella, we met the chef who confidently showed off one he'd just prepared. Urban Tapas is super chill, funky and you take it all in at your own leisure. Then again, you're in Spain.

Lovely Spanish tapas restaurant with nice staff and good food. We came around 7.30pm (tourists) and…read morethe place was empty. However there was no problem to order food from the menu. There's a lot of different plates (mini pizzas, salads, mini burgers) to chose between. The pizzas (tapizza) were delicious!! Would really recommend urban tapas. We had a small baby as well and the staff were so friendly and the restaurant even had a baby chair for her to sit in!

A lovely place with nice ambiance. However, I feel it was…read morenot as gastronomical tasty as I have expected. I was expecting more and was disappointed. My tuna poky bawl was very mediocre and the foie gras tapas was lacking in flavour. I would not recommend for a " gastronomic " experience

The foie and solomillo I MUST have at least twice every time I'm in town. Sooooo yummy with a…read moreglass of grenache.

Really, these people have sacrificed decor for no-frills eating. But service was great with…read morebountiful AND spectacular seafood alongside the beach and Estepona's Port on the other. No Paella here. La Escollera is strictly seafood from what I saw. Because of Escollera's popularity with tourists AND locals alike, it gets busy so have a few things in mind: (1) give your name+last name to the host inside (2) if you can grab a high-top outside, go for it and get a Starter bite while you wait, (3) someone will yell out your last name, then (4) you're in. Attention from all the servers is definitely here and each offered individual tid-bit on what we ordered. Dozen oysters (or "12 pieces") were meaty and juicy with the right amount of oyster liquor. What's more, I know the oysters hubs and I have been getting on the East Coast in the States are good- but these here in Spain's Southern Coast are mind-blowing. Horseradish and mignonette? They're obsolete in these parts. You will get Tabasco as an alternate (for hubs) and some individually-packaged red wine. It did just fine. Prawns were good but the Sardines were excellent with a slightly crunchy-garlicky exterior. The oysters took it a bit over from what we've experienced during our stay. But come to think of it, comparing the quality and straight-from-the-sea catch to the East Coast, they were worth the €54. Skip the juicy-flavored sangria and go for a red or white instead. In essence, it's all about the seafood here.

Best seafood I've ever had!!…read more We arrived mid afternoon and the place was crowded. We put our name on the list but ended up just getting a bar table outside (which has service anyway). We ordered a lot of small plates and everything was fresh, perfectly cooked, and well seasoned. While we usually prefer sautéed seafood, the fried squid was exceptional. Don't miss out on this spot! Right by the water, beautiful view.

Estepona, Spain is a Foodie's paradise. I have had great Greek, Italian, and Chinese cuisine in…read moreEstepona but on one particular Sunday afternoon whilst strolling down Calle Caridad, I saw Las Gitanillas and they had paella on the menu posted outside which immediately caught my attention.  Let me cut to the chase, that was the best Paella that I have had in a very long time which paired quite well with a very nice Albariño highly recommended by Javier, one of the servers and family member. After a fabulous meal, I rather enjoy a nice aperitif and so far, Las Gitanillas is the only venue that I have patronized in Estepona that has my favourite, Drambuie.  Manuela, her daughter Gema, and son Javier were the perfect hosts and the epitome of exemplary customer satisfaction. Indeed Las Gitanilllas will be once of the first venues that I patronize for my lite snack and beverages with authority when I visit Estepona next year.

During our recent visit to Costa Del Sol, we were spending the day in Estepona received an…read moreexcellent recommendation to Las Gitanillas. We are forever grateful for this recommendation as our lunch was absolutely amazing!! The staff was incredible and the quality and presentation of the food was extraordinary!! We were looking for a genuine Spanish restaurant that off the beaten track (a local's place) but fantastic food ... our wish came true!! Don't miss this opportunity for a memorable meal!!!

Great seafood restaurant on the beach. Slight language issue as clams and scallops were confused on…read morethe menu Clams were fresh and excellent, just weren't scallops as advertised no complaints, all good fresh fish and seafood. If in Estapona Spain a fine choice for dinner

Lovely restaurant on the beach in Estepona. Initially we had a grumpy waiter but when we insisted…read morewe needed more time to order he was replaced by two younger men. The artichoke hearts were wonderful. We had grilled vegetables and fish (rape) and our friends had grilled octopus (pulpo) and a skewer of fish shrimp and veggies over a wonderful rice base, with the smallest rice I've ever seen. All excellent. Confusion reigned when we ordered desert as the waiter knew the word fruit but not sorbet and my husband ended up with fresh sliced fruit. He was happy with it. My order of lemon ice cream was not available but instead of telling me it was not available and letting me choose something else, he brought me something he thought I wanted, which I didn't. When I clarified that I was ordering chocolate and vanilla ice cream, he brought me a desert that was neither and told me it was the only ice cream they had. It didn't take like ice cream, it was vanilla and chocolate but wasn't creamy. When I asked another waiter about it, he said it was an Italian dessert. It was good. When they realized the confusion, they sent a complimentary bottle of limoncello and four chocolate covered ice cream bites. So all was well. The restaurant is not expensive by North American standards but is for this region of Spain. We had a magical night with our first views of Gibraltar and the African coastline at sunset. I would come back.

This food was incredible!!! Such delicious flavor combinations. We had garlic bread and shrimp…read moreau'gratin to start. It was served piping hot and fresh, with amazing flavor. For entrees we had sea bass with garlic sauce, and venison with blueberry sauce!!! We cleaned our plates. I am embarrassed I forgot to take a picture before i was done, but I took a picture of my licked clean plate!!! And one bite left of my husbands venison!!

Wow! This is a word not used so often but tonight it is a fact. On our last day for this year (the…read moresecond in a row) at Estepona playing golf we found the best restaurang according to our preferences. On the outside it looked a little bit squized in and not so inviting even if they have a solid wooden door with a small opening like the entrence of the city Bree in the Fellowship of the ring. Now go the point. As above this is in all categorys the best family own restaurant in Estepona i have visited and even the best restaurang in the 2 citys in Spain that i have visited (approx 24). The welcoming was great with a touch of personal feeling from the staff. We sat down at the table for four really near the entrance in a kind of a small pre-room with 4 tables. The waiter and the owner had a good cooperation and cohearing between and at every table, this made us comfortable. I ordered a starter with spinache and goatvheese that was bakef in a puff pastry and some tomato, carrot, salad, strawberry and pineapple wich made it extremely tasty and frech looking. The taste was divine when i was mixed it in my mouth. The main course i choosed was grilled mixed plate the meet was as a ordered (medium today) in perfect conditioned and seasioned with perfection. My friends choosed other pre-courses but one was onion soop and that was the best onion soop his ever tasted wich was baked with the bread in topp to creat a crusty un inner owen. They also ordered other main courses. such La Pampa Cordon Bleu wich was extremely taste snd well prepared. Of course this i a restaurant with a little higher price range but still very attraktive. 4 main courses and 4 desserts made us to not order either coffie or dessert and the reason was we where full Can i recomend this restsfungan ? YES absolotly to 100

I love this family run restaurant. Food is freshly cooked,…read morewell presented and excellent value for money. The service is good and the staff friendly and efficient.

From the owner: Ven Y disfruta nuestras Hamburguesas Caseras,, Batidos o unos Cócteles maravillosos! Nuestro…read moreAmerican Diner al estilo de los años 50, un buen servicio y la increíble comida te harán pasar un momento inolvidable !

I was finding trouble finding a vegetarian restaurant in Estepona, until I found Cafe de Theresa!…read moreShe does fantastic breakfasts with brown breads, hummus, and fresh salads. Theresa is lovely and it's in a great location. Lovely interior.

We were pleasantly surprised with the new ownership/management of La Esquina del Arte! It has once…read moreagain become a hidden gem among the many tapas restaurants in Estepona. We ordered both from the broad menu and from the tapas case and have been here 3/5 evenings! Everything is freshly prepared. My boyfriend has had a seafood soup and the entrecôte from the menu. He thought the seafood soup was one of the best he has had. I think we have had 9 or 10 different tapas. My favorite is the lamb skewers over French fries. Each has been unique and tasty. I think the most expensive was 3,70€ with most priced at 2,60€ or so. The weather has been a bit chilly, so we have sat inside rather than outside. It is very pleasant with upbeat music and stools. The restrooms are super clean. Service is absolutely excellent; friendly and efficient. We were never rushed and tapas would appear one after another instead of all at once. We feel they are genuinely happy you are here. The check has been between 18€ and 26€ for 6 tapas, 2x 0,0 beer and a sparkling water. There has not been a single time we have had to wait for a table. It is as of yet, undiscovered! Our new favorite tapas restaurant in Estepona and now among the "must" visit restaurants!