I was born in Malaga and lived most of my life in Malaga. The city centre has turned into a great holiday destination opportunity, whether you fly into our International Airport or come on a cruise ship. Many tapas bars have opened around the city centre, but I have some classic favourites. A nice one in Plaza de la Merced is called Cortijo Pepe. If you get there earlier than Spanish dinner time (that is to say, before 8pm), you will most likely find a spot in the long bar (seating on high chair or standing). You will see a variety of fresh products and ready-made tapas of your choice in the window fridge. I suggest you try the montadito de lomo (a bread bun with grilled porkloin), the pulpito (octopus), the chorizo de Ardales (traditional roasted chorizo from the village of Ardales), the flamenquin (a long breaded roll filled with meat, cheese and ham) and the ensaladilla rusa (potato salad with tuna). Other classics include habas con jamón, croquetas, tortilla de patatas, pinchitos, etc. It’s a nice place to try small portions (tapas) of many different plates of our cuisine. I will post soon with advice on other nice tapas bars in Malaga. Till then, enjoy life!
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