Discover Malaga's cuisine: dishes you simply must try

Walking around Málaga also means exploring its gastronomy. As you stroll through its streets and markets, the aromas of the sea and the countryside will make you want to taste every dish of its cuisine. And it is no surprise, as each recipe reflects local tradition, from the famous espetos of sardines to the most traditional gazpacho. Eating in Málaga is always a pleasure, and places like our Entremuros restaurant show that this city knows how to take care of every detail of its cuisine. Málaga’s gastronomy is, without a doubt, one of its greatest treasures.

Cold soups and traditional starters

The Málaga summer is best enjoyed with cold soups that truly win you over. Gazpacho is the most well-known, but the region boasts authentic local gems such as porra antequerana and ajoblanco, which you simply cannot miss. Porra, originally from Antequera and very similar to salmorejo, is made with tomato, bread, green pepper, garlic and extra virgin olive oil, and is served with boiled egg and shavings of Iberian ham. Ajoblanco, based on ground almonds, bread, garlic and olive oil, is traditionally served with Muscat grapes from the Axarquía or pieces of melon, offering a very refreshing contrast.



Among the fresh starters, stand out the Malagueña salad, made with potato, cod, spring onion, boiled egg, orange and Aloreña olives; the sopa perota, typical of the Guadalhorce Valley, prepared with seasonal vegetables, pieces of bread, boiled egg and tuna; and the Rondeña salad, with broad beans, artichokes and peas.

Malagueña salad

Other must-try starters that you absolutely have to taste are the boquerones vitorianos, fried and served with lemon, and the conchas finas, finished with a squeeze of lemon.

From the sea to the table: fish and fried specialties

In Málaga, fresh fish is king. The Malagueña fritura brings together red mullet, anchovies, squid, dogfish or octopus, always cooked to perfection. However, we cannot forget that the star dish is the espeto of sardines, always cooked over open flames.

Espeto of sardines.

Other notable seafood dishes include gazpachuelo, a hot soup made with fish, potato and mayonnaise; caldillo de pintarroja, prepared with almonds, tomato and fried bread; rice with cod, a brothy rice dish typical of the province, flavoured with dried red pepper, saffron and spearmint; and papandúa, a stew made with cod, yeast and saffron.

Rice with cod.

Meat dishes and traditional stews from Málaga

Although fish usually takes centre stage in the province, you must try Malagueño suckling goat, typical of the Axarquía, roasted with rosemary, thyme and olive oil and known for its delicate flavour; and oxtail Ronda-style, cooked with red wine, carrot and celery, creating a deep and aromatic sauce.

Malagueño suckling goat.

Other spectacular meat-based dishes include the plato de los montes, also known as chorreño, a hearty dish with pork loin, chorizo, blood sausage, migas, egg and potatoes; and the Malagueña berza, a winter stew with cabbage, meat and vegetables, flavoured with a paprika and cumin sofrito.

Malagueña berza.

In Ronda and the Serranía de Málaga you will also find dishes such as Ronda-style lamb arsenal or oven-roasted kid goat shoulder, prepared using ancestral techniques and intense flavours.

Sweets and desserts to round off the experience

Another of Málaga’s distinguishing features is its pastry tradition. Torta Malagueña, made with almonds, raisins and Muscat wine, and Bienmesabe from Antequera, with citron and almonds, are simply unbeatable. Other traditional sweets include yemas from the Tajo de Ronda, pestiños, mantecados from Antequera, wine doughnuts and puff pastry tortas locas.

Malagueña cakes.

Flavours of memory

After this journey through Málaga’s gastronomy, there are flavours that go beyond the plate and connect directly with the traditions and identity of each territory. Under this premise, Flavours of Memory was born, an initiative that highlights cuisine as emotional heritage, recovering recipes and stories that are part of local gastronomic history and remain alive at the table.

Live the full experience at Restaurante Entremuros

If you want to enjoy Málaga’s gastronomy at its finest, our Restaurante Entremuros is a stop you cannot miss. Here you will find traditional recipes with modern touches, always prepared with top-quality local products. Sit down and savour our dishes to discover why Málaga is famous for its cuisine: each bite combines history and creativity, turning your gastronomic experience into something you will always remember.



Discovering Málaga’s gastronomy means immersing yourself in a culture expressed through flavour, through recipes that have accompanied generations and a way of sitting at the table that forms part of local identity. A journey that is lived with all five senses and leaves unforgettable memories linked to the land, its people and its cuisine… and there is no better way to enjoy it than hand in hand with Vincci Hoteles.

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