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El Caliente

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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)

  • Inside Seating
  • Outside Seating

Opening Hours

Monday6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Saturday6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
SundayClosed

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

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The bespectacled waiter at the bar was unfriendly, and when we asked him for a glass of water, he had a sour face and was even laughing at a customer. What a bunch of rude people. We mentioned it to the waitress. Blonde, who was very friendly, as was the other waiter on the terrace… They should have had a little humility, but hey, everything in life comes at a price.
It’ll take him a while to see how he treats others. Have a nice day… Rude.
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I’ve been back after a few months and have been having breakfast there my entire stay in Estepona.
The food was very good and fast.
The guy outside was very attentive, fast, and efficient. We followed his recommendations and everything was spectacular! Great job!
The girl outside seemed to be the owner, judging by the way she spoke to her colleague and the customers in a rude and loud manner.
And the somewhat unhygienic cook came out to wait on the table and didn’t even wash his hands. I asked him for something, and he sent me back to the table, but with a friend or wife who saw fit, I would listen to him and serve what they asked for.
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Good food and quick service at reasonable prices. Great for a coffee and a sandwich while socializing with friends
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The muffin, to die for. Very rich

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.

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.

Connect with El Caliente

Address: C. Real, 68, 29680, Estepona

Phone: +34 952 80 68 69

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