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

Pamela Aunon 1 week ago

El Caliente c’est très bon !
Petit bémol les prix trop élevés ^^

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Troy Chiasson 3 weeks ago

Want to see an original piece of Estepona history and daily life? Come here for a quick and tasty sandwich at a great price. Super fast and friendly service. Want to sit outside? There will likely be a lineup just in front of the seating area. If you want to sit inside, you’ll likely get in quicker. Either way, this place is hopping. It is not a quiet breakfast area hahaha. The servers are flying from table to table, delivering food and bills – they work hard with a smile on their face. You have to try this local staple that has been around for 55 years – wow! Thanks.

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Pedro burrieza 3 weeks ago

A great place for breakfast, everything is delicious. Highly recommended.

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Betty Diaz Florez 1 month ago

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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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