Seven New "Soletes" by the Repsol Guide in Málaga

Among the more than 300 new Soletes awarded by the Repsol Guide to celebrate the arrival of spring and just before Easter, there are 47 in Andalusia, with Málaga receiving seven new recognitions. Four restaurants, a bar, a wine bar, and a café represent Málaga capital and towns such as Tolox, Parauta, Antequera, and Torremolinos in this new batch of Soletes "to make the most of spring." These are Enebro, El Navasillo, Venta Los Patos, Recoveco Echevarría, Rogada Wine Bar, Obi, and Caléndula Tapas.

Spain now boasts over 5,000 establishments across its geography that carry the yellow Solete which certifies a recommendation from the Repsol Guide after this new batch of "Spring Soletes for Easter." Among the recommendations are seven new locations in the province of Málaga, places "to know where to stop in the middle of the journey or where to enjoy at the destination" as the gastronomic guide points out, where you can have a good coffee or wine, try a warm spoon dish, or taste a tapa you've never heard of before.

Enebro

• Restaurant · Tolox, Málaga, Spain
• Address: Av. Balneario, 29109 Tolox, Málaga

"Homemade cuisine in the heart of Tolox, a charming village in the Sierra de las Nieves," the Repsol Guide notes about this new Solete in Málaga, Enebro, from which they highly recommend the Tolox soup, "a very local dish that is exquisitely prepared here." They also recommend their grilled Almadraba tuna.

El Navasillo

• Restaurant · Parauta, Málaga, Spain
• Address: Carretera Ronda-San Pedro de Alcántara, km. 11, 5, 29451 Parauta, Málaga

When traveling and touring the towns of the Serranía de Ronda, Parauta is often a stop along the way. There stands out El Navasillo, a versatile restaurant where "they serve good breakfasts, a great daily menu, and notable spoon dishes" in a location considered "perfect." Among their recommendations to "gain energy for the journey," they highlight their wild boar sirloin, their healing tripe, or their grilled swordfish.

Venta Los Patos

• Bar · Antequera, Málaga, Spain
• Address: Diseminado Polígono 163, 10, 29200 Antequera, Málaga

From Parauta to Antequera for another stop along the way, this time at Venta Los Patos, which we previously mentioned in connection with actor Robert de Niro, who fell in love with their french fries. "Humble but homemade and tasty cuisine to gather strength in one of the most charming corners on the way to El Torcal de Antequera," they claim from the Repsol Guide about the venta, inviting to "crossing its bridge over the river of the Villa is always a success" and also recommending their Montes dish and their migas.

Recoveco Echeverría

• Restaurant · Málaga, Spain
• Address: Av. Salvador Allende, 23, Málaga-Este, 29017 Málaga

We head to the El Palo neighborhood to talk about one of those trendy places, Recoveco, in Echeverría, which boasts a "simple, but flavorful menu in a little corner of the El Palo district" where you can "savor the Mediterranean aroma while enjoying a handful of good dishes to share." Among the recommendations they leave, their crispy chicken baos.

Rogada Wine Bar

• Wine bar · Málaga, Spain
• Address: Av. Dr. Gálvez Ginachero, 5, Distrito Centro, 29009 Málaga

Another place we talked about a while ago that now earns the recognition it deserves. Rogada Wine Bar is one of those places that downtown Málaga needs, located in the La Trinidad neighborhood, it offers "natural wines and good food" according to the Repsol Guide, which concludes with a flattering compliment: "The transparent yet complex proposal of Rogada has made a place in the heart of Málaga's gastronomy in a very short time".

Obi

• Café · Málaga, Spain
• Address: C. Tirso de Molina, 9, Distrito Centro, 29013 Málaga

A café that has been in the center of Málaga for a short time, Obi, not far from Rogada, is run by "a young team" that offers "current vibes and excellent breakfasts where they also organize activities such as book clubs or botanical meetings." Their fosforitos, very typical in Argentina, are their recommendation.

Caléndula Tapas

• Restaurant · Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain
• Address: C. Skal, 6, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga

Last but not least, Caléndula, one of those places to go whenever you can't decide. "The menu of this restaurant in Torremolinos is ever-changing but they also have recipes that have been around for over a decade, like the curry and vegetable samosas. An interesting kitchen for a different dining experience," they note to give it its deserved Solete, also recommending their tuna and avocado tartar, their bravas, and their croquettes.