El Caliente

One of many Cafés in Estepona

An extremely popular café for breakfast. El Caliente offer a delicious selection of rolls and breakfast options. The staff here are friendly and deliver everything relaly quickly, perfect if you’re in a hurry.

Our Rating: ☀️☀️☀️☀️ (Very Good)

Price Guide: € (Great Value)

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Opening Hours

Monday	6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesday	6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Wednesday	6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Thursday	6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Friday	6:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Saturday	6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday	Closed

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ℹ️ El Caliente gets busy! Very Busy! Be prepared to wait if you visit between 9am and 12:pm. You can’t reserve a table, it’s strictly first come, first serve.

? You can get a your order to takeaway at El Caliente.

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Editors Comment

This cafe is one of the most popular breakfast spots in the whole town. Very popular with locals and visitors alike for many reasons – the great food, quick service and great prices.

When it comes to a bacon roll, El Caliente is almost as good as Sabores.

As well as the great food and service, El Caliente is in a fantastic location on the beautiful Calle Real, right in the middle of the Old Town.

You have to visit!

What we like

Delicious breakfasts
Super fast service
Great prices
Central location in the Old Town

What we don’t like

Gets very busy
Limited inside space

Latest Google Reviews

Pablo Giser 2 weeks ago

We spent 4 days in Estepona and always had breakfast there, at the bar and at their tables. All their sandwiches were delicious and the coffee was very good. The service was quick and perfect; we were always served by someone similar to Alcaraz—it’s the Alcaraz of breakfasts!

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juankar lopez 1 month ago

Delicious coffee but very busy from early morning.

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Agata Olszak 2 months ago

The sandwiches are, without a doubt, the star breakfast here. They’re delicious. The coffee could be better, but it’s typical bar coffee here. There’s almost always a line, but tables fill up fairly quickly, as the maximum time a person can spend at a table is 45 minutes.

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Félix PJ 2 months ago

A great place for breakfast or a mid-morning/afternoon snack.
A wide variety of sandwiches.
Well located. Affordable prices.
Very fast, attentive, and friendly service.

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The Food

El Caliente is best for breakfast! And they do it very well.

A big selection of Rolls (Bocodillos), and toasts are available with a range of yummy fillings.

Lots of breakfast options
Great bacon roll
Squeezy bottle tomato for toast
The coffee is very Spanish

The coffee is very Spanish in its taste and appearance (often served in a glass), so it might not be to everyone’s taste.

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The Location

El Caliente is on Calle Real, right in the centre of the old town.

It does have plenty of outside space but it can get very busy,

Don’t expect sea views here but it’s still a joy to sit on and take in the energy of this busy street.

Easy to get to
Lots of outside space
Inside space if the weather isn’t good.

To avoid the crowds at El Caliente arrive before 9am or after 12:30pm.

Researched and Written by:

Alex

Alex is passionate about Estepona and sharing all the best things about the town. He is a resident of Estepona and has been part of the town for nearly 20 years.

Published:

March 6, 2024