⛱️ Chiringuito
Chiringuito El Capricho
📍 Costa ★ 4.3 (2,265)
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Relaxed beachfront chiringuito offering Spanish cuisine and cocktails with direct beach access.
The beach & setup
Chiringuito El Capricho presents itself as an upscale beachfront restaurant with panoramic views of the ocean. The dining area is glass-enclosed, offering a bright and open atmosphere. The cuisine focuses on fresh seafood, including grilled dishes and paella, served on well-presented tables with wooden furniture. The beach visible outside appears to be fine sand with a gradual water entry, suitable for ocean views but not showing typical beach club amenities.
- Beach
- Fine sand
- Water
- Gradual, shallow entry
- Sunbeds
- No sunbeds
- Shade
- Canvas parasols
- Pool
- No
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- Beachfront restaurant
- Panoramic ocean view
- Indoor and outdoor dining areas (implied by windows, though only indoor with view shown)
- Wooden furniture
- Glass-enclosed dining area
- Seafood dishes (grilled squid, grilled sardines, seafood paella)
- Table linens with restaurant branding
- Restaurant lighting (spotlights, ambient table lights)
- Potted plants as decor
- Stormy sea conditions (in one image)
Described from photos & reviews — we note what's visible, not a safety rating. Always judge the sea and supervise children yourself.
Menu
Snacks
- Sandwich MixtoMixed Sandwich€5.95
- Sandwich de PolloChicken Sandwich€6.95
- Sandwich AtúnTuna Sandwich€6.95
- Pan de AjoGarlic Bread€4.50
- Spaguetti Boloñesa o CarbonaraBolognese or Carbonara Spaghetti€13.50
- Hamburguesa de Pollo CésarChicken Caesar Hamburger€14.90
- Huevos Fritos con Patatas y BaconHamburger with Cheese, Egg & Bacon€12.50
- Tortilla al *Gusto con Ensalada (Máx. 2 Ingredientes) *Jamón, Queso, Champiñones o TomateOmelette of your *Choice with Salad (Maximum 2 Ingredients) * Ham, Cheese, Mushrooms or Tomato€12.95
- Tortilla EspañolaSpanish Omelette€12.95
- Ración Patatas FritasBasket of Chips€5.50
- Rosada a la Plancha con Patatas o EnsaladaWhite Fish “Rosada” Grilled€16.90
- Rosada Frita con Patatas o EnsaladaWhite Fish “Rosada” Breadcrumbed€16.90
- Filete de Pollo Plancha con Patatas o EnsaladaChicken Fillet Grilled€16.95
- Filete de Pollo Empanado con Patatas o EnsaladaChicken Fillet Breadcrumbed€16.95
Platos fríos / Cold Dishes
- Tomate Raf Aliñado con AjoTomato with Olive Oil€9.20
- Ensalada el Capricho“El Capricho” Salad€8.90
- Guacamole con NachosNachos with Guacamole€8.50
- Ensalada de Pimientos con VentrescaRoasted Pepper Salad with Tuna Belly€9.50
- Melón con JamónMelon with Serrano Ham€13.50
- Ensalada CésarCaesar Salad€14.95
- Aguacates con Gambones y Salsa RosaAvocado with King Prawns and Marie Rose Sauce€13.50
- Pan y MantequillaService of bread and butter€2.30
Platos calientes / Hot Dishes
- Sopa de MariscoSeafood Soup€12.50
- Mejillones al VaporSteamed Mussels€11.90
- Pimientos del PadrónSmall Green “Padron” Peppers€9.90
- Calamares FritosDeep Fried Squid€12.95
- Espinacas Salteadas con Beicon y NataSautéed Spinach with Bacon and Cream€12.95
- Boquerones fritosDeep Fried Anchovies with Lemon€12.95
- Boquerones al LimónDeep Fried Anchovies with Lemon€12.95
- Almejas SalteadasSautéed Clams€15.95
- Huevos Rotos con Calamaritos y Patatas FritasDeep Fried Baby Squid with French Fries and Fried Egg€14.95
- Gambones al Pil PilKing Prawns “Pil-Pil”€14.90
- Gambones a la PlanchaGrilled King Prawns or Barbaque€23
Para compartir / To Share
- Fritura Tierra y MarMixed Fried Vegetables and Fried Fish Platter€13.95
- Paella VegetarianaVegetarian Paella€13.95
- Paella de Pollo y ChampiñonesChicken & Mushrooms Paella€14.95
- Paella Mixta (Pollo, Pescado y Marisco)Mixed Paella (Chicken, Fish & Seafood)€15.95
- Paella de MariscoSeafood Paella€18.95
- Fideua de MariscoSeafood “Fideua”€18.95
- Arroz Caldoso con BogavanteRice with Black Lobster€27.95
- Parrillada de Marisco y PescadoGrilled Seafood & Fish Platter€32
Pescado / Fish
- Lenguado Plancha o MeunièreGrilled Sole or Meunière€27.95
- Rodaballo a la PlanchaGrilled Turbot€27.95
- Brocheta de Pescado y MariscoFish and Seafood Kebab Skewer€24.95
- Langostinos del chefKing Prawns Chef Style€23.50
- Lubina a la EspaldaSea Bass in a Garlic and Parsley Sauce or Barbaque€29
- Salmón a la Plancha o con Salsa EneldoGrilled Salmon or with Dill Sauce€22.95
- Bacalo Frito con Patatas y Salsa TártaraFried Cod with Potatoes and Tartar Sauce€21
Carnes / Meat
- Solomillo de Ternera a elegir Pimienta o ChampiñonesBeef Fillet Steak with Pepper or Mushroom Sauce€29.95
- Confit de Pato a la NaranjaDuck Confit with Orange Sauce€23.50
- Costilla de Cerdo Ibérica con Salsa BBQIberian Pork Rib with BBQ sauce€20.50
- Solomillo de Cerdo a elegir Pimienta o ChampiñonesPork Tenderloin with Pepper or Mushroom Sauce€20.50
- Pollo al Whisky con LangostinosChicken with Prawns in a Whisky Sauce€22.10
- Hamburguesa Especial con Queso, Huevo y BaconHamburger Deluxe with Cheese, Egg & Bacon€18.50
Menú de niños
- Sopa del DíaPreguntar por los alérgenos€2.70
- Pasta del DíaPreguntar por los alérgenos€4.50
- Pollo Empanado con Patatas Fritas€6.50
- Pollo Plancha con Patatas Fritas€6.50
- Hamburguesa con Queso y Beicon€4.90
- Boquerones al Limón con Patatas Fritas€6.95
- Huevos Fritos con Patatas y Beicon€4.50
Bebidas / Drinks
- Café SoloBlack Coffee€2.20
- Café con LecheWhite Coffee€2.50
- Té & InfusionesTea & Infusion€2.60
- Agua con gas (Envase cristal) (50 cl)Still Water (Glass bottle) (50cl)€2.95
- Agua (50 cl)Water (50cl)€2.75
- Agua (1,5L)Water (1,5L)€4.20
- Refresco (237ml)Soft Drink (33cl)€2.90
- Refresco (50cl)Soft Drink (50cl)€3.90
- Casera (50cl)Casera (50cl)€3.20
- ZumosJuices€2.95
- Zumo Natural de NaranjaFresh Orange Juice€3.90
- AquariusAquarius€3.50
- Cerveza Sin AlcoholNon Alcohol Beer€2.90
- Caña San Miguel (25cl)Half Pint San Miguel (25cl)€2.95
- Pinta San Miguel (50cl)Pint San Miguel (50cl)€4.95
- Mahou/Victoria (33cl)San Miguel/ Mahou (33cl)€3.60
- Alhambra/Coronita/Estrella Galicia (33cl)Heineken / Budweiser/ Corona/ Estrella Galicia (33cl)€3.70
- Copa de Vino de la CasaGlass of House Wine€3.90
- Copa Sangría con CavaGlass Sangría with Cava€7
- Copa de Rioja / Ribera / VerdejoGlass of Rioja / Ribera / Verdejo Wine€4.95
- Tinto de VeranoTinto de Verano€4.10
- MartiniMartini€4.30
- CombinadoAlcohol Mixer€8.90
- Combinado PremiumPremium Mixer€14
- BrandyBrandy€8
- Premium BrandyPremium Brandy€14
- WhiskyWhisky€11
- Premium WhiskyPremium Whisky€15
- Copa de SangríaGlass of Sangría€7.95
- Jarra de SangríaJug of Sangría€24.95
Cócteles / Cocktails
- Mojito€9.90
- Margarita€7.90
- Piña Colada€9.50
- Sex on the Beach€9.50
- Tequila Sunrise€9.50
- Bloody Mary€7.50
- Dry Martini€7
Cócteles sin Alcohol / Cocktails without Alcohol
- San Francisco€7.90
- Mojito€7.20
- Piña Colada€7.20
Prices are a guide and may change seasonally.
Good to know
- Address
- Complejo “Mi Capricho Playa de Calahonda, s/n, 29650 Costa, Málaga, Spain
- Phone
- +34 672 22 06 71
- Hours
- Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PMTuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PMWednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PMThursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PMFriday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PMSaturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Common questions
Is the beach at Chiringuito El Capricho sandy or pebbly? +
The beach at Chiringuito El Capricho is mostly fine sand.
Where is Chiringuito El Capricho? +
Chiringuito El Capricho is in Costa, on the Costa del Sol — Complejo “Mi Capricho Playa de Calahonda, s/n, 29650 Costa, Málaga, Spain.
Prices and details can change seasonally — it's always worth confirming when you book. Updated Jun 2026.
