La Tranca ★ 4.1
La Tranca is a chaotic, poster-plastered Málaga tavern on Calle Carretería, pouring vermouth on tap and sending out ensaladilla and tripe from about €1.50.
TryHomemade tapas and vermouth on tap
Eat well in Málaga for under €15 a plate: the places locals on a budget actually use.
Cheap eats worth seeking out
Pepa y Pepe ★ 3.9
Pepa y Pepe is a rowdy budget tapas bar off Málaga's Calle Calderería, chalkboard raciones from a couple of euros with cold beer spilling onto the street.
TryChalkboard raciones and cold beer
Casa Aranda ★ 4.3
Casa Aranda is Málaga's cheapest great breakfast, an alley of tables by Atarazanas serving churros and thick chocolate for a few euros since 1932.
TryChurros with thick chocolate
El Trillo ★ 3.9
El Trillo is a good-value tapas taberna off Málaga's Calle Larios, croquetas, cheeses and Iberian charcuterie at a bustling bar near the centre.
TryCroquetas and Iberian charcuterie
La Casa del Piyayo ★ 3.9
La Casa del Piyayo is a cheap, tucked-away tapas tavern on Málaga's Calle Granada, plating porra antequerana and boquerones by the plate at the counter.
TryPorra antequerana and boquerones
Casa Lola ★ 4.0
Casa Lola is a lively, affordable tapas taberna on Málaga's Calle Granada, vermouth on tap and croquetas, ajoblanco and montaditos at low prices.
TryCroquetas and vermouth on tap
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