El boquerón. is a restaurante in Marbella Casco Antiguo, Marbella. Rated 4.6 stars from 1483 Google reviews. Known for ingredient freshness and plating and octopus a la plancha and pil pil prawns. Best for groups sharing plates and dinner. Price range: €20-30.
El boquerón. is rated 4.6★ on Google (1,483 reviews) and 4.6★ on TripAdvisor (221 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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El boquerón.
Across 1,333 rated reviews, 92% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.6★ |
| Reviews | 1,483 |
| 1-star share | 4.1% |
| Best for | Groups sharing plates |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Pizzas, pasta, risotto… nothing like the food from Málaga or Andalusia.”
“Pizzas, pasta, rissoto… nada que ver con la comida malagueña o andaluza.”
“The portions were ridiculously small, which I naturally pointed out to the waitress...”
“Raciones exageradamente escasas, cosa que por supuesto le dije a la camarera..”
“Delicious salmon tartare, delicious croquettes, etc. Highly recommended!!!”
“Tartar de salmón buenísimo, croquetas buenísimas, etc muy recomendable!!!”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
1,704 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Exceptional tapas and small plates executed with precision, speed, and genuine care—worth the wait.
You want fresh, beautifully plated tapas and don't mind arriving early or waiting for a table.
About El boquerón.
Tapas done properly — not the afterthought version Marbella's tourist strip serves up, but plates that people are genuinely talking about. The octopus a la plancha, gambas pil pil, duck salad and croquettes are what keep coming up, and the kitchen turns them out fast even when the place is packed to the walls. Groups tend to order widely and share everything, which is exactly how the menu is built. Staff handle the full-tilt pace without losing the warmth — coeliacs get careful attention, large tables get looked after — and that combination of speed and attentiveness shows up in review after review. The old town setting gives the room its character. Arrive before 6:30 if a wait isn't part of the plan.
In the last 90 days, El boquerón. has drawn 15 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Ingredient freshness and plating
Multiple recent reviewers praise the freshness of ingredients and beautiful presentation; one visitor called it 'the best food we had in our two weeks in Spain.'
Octopus a la plancha and pil pil prawns
Octopus a la plancha and pil pil prawns appear consistently in recent reviews as standout dishes, with one local reviewer highlighting the grilled octopus and chocolate mousse as 'excellent.'
Attentive service under pressure
Staff remain energetic and attentive even at full capacity; one local reviewer noted 'sublime' service and another praised the kitchen's speed and staff's care with dietary requirements.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
C/ de la Cruz, 5, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, España
Visit WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions about El boquerón.
El boquerón in Casco Antiguo, Marbella is built for groups: the menu is designed for sharing, staff coordinate the pacing of small plates expertly, and a recent party of six praised the quality and variety of dishes they ordered to share.
El boquerón fills quickly, especially at dinner. Arriving before 6:30 p.m. or expecting a 40-minute to one-hour wait is realistic. One recent visitor confirmed it was worth the wait; another noted that arriving early secures a seat.
El boquerón offers vegetarian options, and staff show particular care with dietary requirements—a recent local reviewer whose husband is celiac praised the 'excellent' attention paid to his needs.
Dogs are welcome on the terrace at El boquerón in Casco Antiguo, Marbella.
El boquerón's octopus a la plancha, pil pil prawns, croquettes, and duck salad are the dishes reviewers mention most. Recent visitors have called the grilled octopus and chocolate mousse 'excellent' and the pil pil prawns among the best they've had.
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Hot Score: 53/100 · ranked October 2026
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