Experts point to these as the best sales in the Montes de Málaga for eating like a beast

With the arrival of autumn and winter on the horizon, in Málaga, there emerges something that for many is a ritual: a visit to the Montes to eat. It is there that the gastronomic experts from the Repsol Guide travel to recommend a series of eateries they qualify as some of the best to enjoy the most traditional dishes, such as the Plato de los Montes, migas, meats, or rices. They travel along the A-7000, the road of the Montes de Málaga, where a series of traditional eateries conquer the hungriest with an offering of hearty and delicious local dishes. These restaurants, surrounded by a natural environment in the Montes de Málaga Natural Park, are must-stops for those looking to enjoy great eating in Málaga.

The well-known Repsol Guide has traveled this route to recommend several notable eateries, inviting to a gastronomic tour where Malaga tradition takes center stage. Below, a selection of spots worth visiting to experience the authentic ventas of the Montes de Málaga.

Los Tres Cincos, a Beastly Montes Dish

The first stop recommended by the Repsol Guide is Venta Los Tres Cincos, at kilometer 555 on the Colmenar-Los Montes Road. Known for its traditional character and rustic charm, this eatery has captured attention thanks to its particular interpretation of the Plato de los Montes. At Los Tres Cincos it evolves into what they call Plato a lo Bestia, which in addition to the classic ingredients—pork loin, chorizo, egg, pepper, and French fries—includes a serving of migas, making it an even more substantial dish. Among its specialties, the Repsol Guide also highlights the pork loin croquettes in lard, garlic rabbit, lamb chops, Iberian pork shoulder, and various scrambles.

Venta Carlos del Mirador and Venta Los Montes, between local flavors and cyclist stops

Continuing the journey, we find Venta Carlos del Mirador at kilometer 554 on the same road. Here, the hungriest can enjoy local specialties that go beyond the classic Plato de los Montes, as this restaurant also offers fresh fish, ideal for those looking for a different option in the Montes. Very close by, at kilometer 555, is Venta Los Montes, famous among cyclists traveling the A-7000, who often stop to enjoy the Malaga dishes offered by the house before continuing their route.

El Mijeño and El Boticario: Spoon Tradition in the heart of the mountains

Venturing further on the Colmenar road, at kilometer 20, we find two classics: El Mijeño and El Boticario. These two eateries offer a selection of spoon dishes that evoke the most authentic Malaga cuisine, ideal for the upcoming cold season. At El Boticario, specialties such as tripe, stew, Malaga-style cabbage stew, and seafood soup are a reflection of traditional gastronomy, complemented by the Plato de los Montes and migas with chorizo and bacon, a real treat for lovers of good rural cooking.

Venta Puerto del León and Venta Galwey: Unique flavors and rustic atmosphere

The next stop recommended by the Repsol Guide is Venta Puerto del León, located at kilometer 14.5 on the A-7000 road. Here, the Malaga-style cabbage stew is the star dish, but it's also worth trying the kid goat in almond sauce, a delicacy that surprises those in search of unique flavors. For dessert, their chirimoya flan is as unexpected as it is delicious.

Almost at the end of the route, at kilometer 547 on the Colmenar road and near the towns of Comares and Olías, we find Venta Galwey, a true ethnographic museum. This establishment has preserved old rural life objects inside, such as transistors, irons, clay pots, and farming tools. The menu at Venta Galwey includes traditional dishes like migas, pork with tomato, mechada meat, wild boar in sauce, and a variety of stews, along with the ever-present Plato de los Montes.