Let’s be honest: tapas bars are a dime a dozen in Malaga, but not all of them are created equal. Malaga’s status as a summer hotspot means that it’s just as easy to stumble into a tourist trap as it is to find an authentic local gem. That’s where we come in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Our guide to the best tapas bars in Malaga will help you devour the city by frequenting the latter (and avoiding the former).<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Mes\u00f3n Mariano: Best traditional tapas bar in Malaga<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Let’s start things off with a classic. At Mes\u00f3n Mariano<\/a>, you can sit down and enjoy a more sophisticated meal in the restaurant, or hang out at the bar and order up a few rounds of tapas\u2014the choice is entirely yours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This place is traditional (in the best possible way) and family-run, serving up tasty homemade dishes made with the absolute finest and freshest market products. Don’t leave without trying the artichokes\u2014they’re the specialty of the house.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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