What the Locals Know – Fuengirola Food guide


Welcome to the ultimate local food guide for Fuengirola! If you’re searching for the best places to eat, drink, and explore, you’re in the right place. This page brings together the latest “What the Locals Know” video series – a collection of trusted recommendations from expats, regular visitors, and locals who really know Fuengirola inside out.

Scan the QR code below to instantly share this guide with friends or save it to your phone. It’s fully mobile-friendly and packed with resort-specific travel tips, including attractions, dining recommendations, and easy-to-follow directions.

Below, you’ll find every episode thumbnail linked directly to its video. Scroll down further for a full list of all restaurants featured – each with Google Map directions just one click away. But remember: the best spot for you might not be the one in first place. Watch the video to hear why each venue made the list, and find the one that fits your mood, budget, or vibe. Watching the videos not only helps you choose the right place for your tastes — it also helps me keep this guide totally unbiased and continuously updated with honest, local insight. So if you enjoy it, give it a watch and share it with others!

  • Nicky's cafe

    5th Place

    GO

  • Talk of the Town

    4th place

    GO

  • Fibbers Bar

    3rd Place

    GO

  • Food for thought

    2nd Place

    GO

  • Yorkshire Rose

    1st Place

    GO

Best Sunday Lunch

  • Ponchos

    5th Place

    GO

  • Christy Irish Gastro

    4th Place

    GO

  • Panda

    3rd Place

    GO

  • Bad Ass

    2nd Place

    GO

  • Dominique's

    1st Place

    Go

Best Restaurants

  • Jamon Y Salud

    5th Place

    GO

  • El Rio

    4th Place

    GO

  • La Bodeguita

    3rd Place

    GO

  • Taberna La Abuela

    2nd Place

    GO

  • Bar Guerra

    1st Place

    GO

 Tapas in Los Boliches

  • Don Pe

    5th Place

    GO

  • Oscars

    4th Place

    GO

  • Aroma

    3rd Place

    GO

  • Volcano Grill

    2nd Place

    GO

  • La Casa Rustica

    1st Place

    GO

Best in fish Allay

  • Bad Ass

    5th Place

    GO

  • Christy Irish Gastro

    4th Place

    GO

  • Tipi Tapa

    3rd Place

    GO

  • Fibbers

    2nd Place

    GO

  • Munchie's

    1st Place

    GO

Best Burgers

  • The Corner

    5th Place

    GO

  • Los Enebros

    4th Place

    GO

  • Donizetti

    3rd Place

    GO

  • Dominique

    2nd Place

    GO

  • Monnalisa

    1st Place

    GO

Best Italian Los Boliches

  • Tejeringo's

    5th Place

    GO

  • Churros & Noodles

    4th Place

    GO

  • Reina Ana

    3rd Place

    GO

  • Costa del Sol Cafe

    2nd Place

    GO

  • Churreria Pza Carman

    1st Place

    GO

Best Churros

  • Natali Pizzeria

    5th Place

    GO

  • Da Vinci

    4th Place

    GO

  • Casa Mavi

    3rd Place

    GO

  • La Primavera

    2nd Place

    GO

  • Monnalisa

    1st Place

    GO

Best Pizza

  • El Torilla

    5th Place

    GO

  • Bahia

    4th Place

    GO

  • Palangreros

    3rd Place

    GO

  • Casa Roberto

    2nd Place

    GO

  • Don Pe

    1st Place

    GO

Best Authentic Spanish

  • Bahia

    5th place

    GO

  • Los Enebros

    4th place

    GO

  • Casa Colon

    3rd Place

    GO

  • Bodegas Charolais

    2nd Place

    GO

  • Palangreros

    1st Place

    GO

Best Romantic Meal

  • Chino Lee's

    5th Place

    GO

  • New Dynasty

    4th Place

    GO

  • Chino Asia

    3rd Place

    GO

  • La Gran Muralla

    2nd Place

    GO

  • Dominique's

    1st Place

    Go

Best Chinese

  • Indian Balti

    5th Place

    GO

  • Sarrifs

    4th Place

    GO

  • Namaste

    3rd Place

    GO

  • Kama Sutra

    2nd Place

    GO

  • Happy Flavors

    !st Place

    GO

Best Indian

  • Patagonia

    5th Place

    GO

  • La Casa Rustica

    4th place

    GO

  • Estelle Campo

    3rd Place

    GO

  • Christie's Gastro Pub

    2nd Place

    GO

  • Poncho's

    1st Place

    GO

Best Steaks

  • Caribbean Mermaid

    5th Place

    GO

  • Walkers bar

    4th Place

    GO

  • La Para Gold

    3rd Place

    GO

  • Chrispy Cod

    2nd Place

    GO

  • Portside

    1st Place

    Go

Best Fish & Chips

  • Happy Days

    5th Place

    GO

  • Bahia

    4th Place

    GO

  • Natili

    3rd Place

    GO

  • Michel Bistro

    2nd Place

    GO

  • Bar Oasis

    1st Place

    GO

  Best Gambas Pil Pil

Whether you're after a traditional Spanish meal, international flavours, or a hidden local favourite, Fuengirola has something for every appetite — and every budget. This town is just one of the Costa del Sol’s many culinary hotspots, and we’ll soon be adding more pages covering restaurants in nearby Torremolinos, Benalmádena, and beyond. So whether you're planning your next holiday or already here looking for the best bites, be sure to check back soon for even more local recommendations across the Costa del Sol.

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