Chiringuito El Madero

One of many Restaurants in Estepona

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)

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Opening Hours

Monday	11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Tuesday	11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Wednesday	11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Thursday	11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday	11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Saturday	11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
Sunday	11:00 AM – 10:30 PM

Closed Now

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

Latest Google Reviews

Francisca Muñoz González 4 days ago

Good value for money. Pleasant tavern-style atmosphere and everyone is very professional.

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Amelia Serrano Zarco 5 days ago

Hi, I’m from Estepona and someone recommended a beach bar to eat there. I’d never been before, and while they might be able to fool foreigners, they certainly can’t fool locals. We ordered a fried fish platter for two, and it was awful, absolutely terrible, and bland to boot. It was pathetic. Honestly, it doesn’t cost anything to make a decent fried fish platter, especially where we are…

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Cristina Monteleone 5 days ago

A truly enjoyable lunch on the beach, in a lovely spot! Everything was delicious: the sardines were grilled freshly, making the experience even more authentic. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

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Giedrius 6 days ago

Cosy place near beach seaside with a relaxing view to sea. Reasonable prices, good service.

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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.

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:

August 22, 2024

Updated:

April 23, 2025

4 responses to “Chiringuito El Madero”

Comment by

adrian sarson

12 months ago

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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Comment by

Laura

11 months ago

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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Comment by

Stella

8 months ago

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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Comment by

Adey

7 months ago

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

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