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Chiringuito El Madero

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I used to quite like this Chiringuito, however my last visit wasn’t so good. The prices have increased and the portions have shrunk. The food is good quality, but it’s not good value…

Our Rating: ☀️☀️ (Not Great)

Price Guide: €€€€€ (Very Expensive)

  • Fresh Fish
  • Inside Seating
  • Live Music
  • Meat Specials
  • Outside Seating
  • Sea View
  • Vegan Options
  • WiFi

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Opening Hours

Monday11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 10:30 PM

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ℹ️ El Madero usually closes in the winter months so double check before you visit.

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Editors Comment

I’ve visited El Madero a number of times and always enjoyed the experience, until my last visit in April 2025.

We ordered a selection of very expensive dishes, including Calamari (€22 for 5 pieces), a salad (€17, small) and an Espeto of Sardines (€12 for 5). We wanted some rice but as it starts at €40 for just two people we gave it a miss.

The Calamari were labelled up on the menu as being €20 but when the bill arrived they were €22. When we questioned this a very rude waiter said it was an error on the menu. We asked for the €2 and he practially through it at us. Not a nice experience.

Very expensive Chiriguito with small portions.

What we like

  • Tasty, well-presented food.
  • Live music on some nights.
  • Central beach location.

What we don’t like

  • Very Expensive
  • Small portions
  • Rude service

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Ann Philips 1 day ago
Best beach bar in Estepona by a country mile. Yes a bit pricey but worth it. Phil, lovely American dude from LA, looks after the sunbed clientele and does a fabulous job. I hope they pay him well because it wouldn’t be the same without him. Excellent food and drinks, never disappoints.
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Anastasia Sedykh Sedykh 1 week ago
El Madero para mi, sin duda, es el mejor chiringuito de toda Estepona. Cada vez que venimos recibimos una atención y un servicio excelentes, lo cual agradezco y valoro bastante. El personal muy competente e implicado en cada detalle. Relación calidad, precio y cantidad muy buena también. Muy recomendable. Se puede venir con mascotas.
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The Food

The food at El Madero is good. It’s fancy beach bar food with a price to match.

Their espetero is good and the fish cooked on the fire is always delicious. On the downside the portions can sometimes seem small for the money.

  • Tasty well-presented food
  • Skilled espetero
  • Choice of seafood and meat
  • Very expensive for the quantity

The Location

As you’d expect, El Madero is on the beach!

It’s on La Rada, right next to a busy part of the old town, so it’s easier to find.

They have some cool-looking ‘elephant tusks’ over the path to the beach.

  • Easy-to-find spot on the beach
  • Lots of sun beds and loungers
  • Choice of inside and outside seating.

They are open every day in the summer. During the winter, they usually close, like most of the Chinguitos in Estepona.

Connect with Chiringuito El Madero

Address: Avenida España 69

Phone: +34 660 81 82 86

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.

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4 responses to “Chiringuito El Madero”

  1. adrian sarson Avatar

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    adrian sarson

    i went to the old madero further down and spent a fortune there – portions small, too few waiters, too pricey for us

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  2. Laura Avatar

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    Laura

    I always come to Madero in the summer and never been disappointed.
    I personally dont think the prices are expensive.
    The Lenguado is amazing and so are many of the other dishes

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  3. Stella Avatar

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    Stella

    We love it here and have tried many options on the menu. The fish is great, amazing steak and great salads.

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  4. Adey Avatar

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    Adey

    Its a rip off owners nice his wife nigjtmare its all about ripping tourists off stay away

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