Nearly 50 venues join Estepona’s XV Ruta de la Tapa this weekend

Estepona is gearing up for one of its most popular gastronomic events as the XV Ruta de la Tapa “Saborea Estepona” takes place from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 April 2026, bringing together 46 bars and restaurants from across the municipality.

Part of the wider programme of Estepona Vive sus Calles, the tapas route offers a perfect opportunity to explore the town’s vibrant food scene—whether in the historic centre, the marina, or surrounding areas like Cancelada and Bel-Air.

A celebration of local flavour

This year’s edition once again showcases the creativity of Estepona’s hospitality sector, with each participating venue presenting a specially prepared tapa designed to impress both visitors and judges.

The initiative has been welcomed by local officials, who highlighted the strong participation from businesses across both the town centre and outlying districts—underlining the event’s growing importance within Estepona’s social and economic calendar.

How the Ruta works

Taking part is simple. Visitors can collect a “Tapas Passport” from the Tourist Office in Plaza de las Flores, the Cancelada Town Hall office, or any participating venue.

Each time you order a tapa and drink, your passport is stamped. Once you have at least three stamps from different venues, you can:

• Vote for your favourite tapa
• Enter a prize draw featuring dozens of giveaways

Completed passports must be submitted by 21 April.

Prices and opening times

Tapas are offered at accessible, fixed prices:

• €3.50 – tapa + beer, soft drink or water
• €4.50 – tapa + wine

Opening times are:

• Friday 17 April: 8 pm – 11 pm
• Saturday 18 April: 1 pm – 4 pm and 8 pm – 11 pm
• Sunday 19 April: 1 pm – 4 pm

Prizes for participants and venues

Those who take part in the voting will be entered into a prize draw featuring nearly 50 gifts, including:

• A hotel stay in Andalucía for two
• Spa and wellness packages
• A paddle surf board
• Iberian ham
• Show tickets at the Auditorio Felipe VI
• A catamaran trip
• Dining vouchers and more

Meanwhile, the Ayuntamiento will award €3,500 in prizes to the top participating venues, with awards for:

• Best tapa (public vote)
• Best tapa (professional jury)

Full list of participating venues

Here are the 46 participants taking part in the 2026 route:

1. Restaurante Halomon – Puerto Deportivo
2. Marimorena – Puerto Deportivo
3. Cielo Room – Mirador del Carmen
4. Doopies & Coffee – Avenida de Andalucía
5. Restaurante Sabores Gourmet – Avenida de España
6. Varsovia – Mercado Santa Ana
7. Takeko – Mercado Santa Ana
8. Sur – Mercado Santa Ana
9. Señorío de Montanera – Mercado Santa Ana
10. Restaurante del Mercado – Mercado Santa Ana
11. Da Mario – Mercado Santa Ana
12. Coalla – Mercado Santa Ana
13. Atún Experience – Mercado Santa Ana
14. Barra Central – Mercado Santa Ana
15. Bardo Restaurante – Calle Blas Ortega
16. Avocado – Plaza de Las Flores
17. Real 93 Bistrobar – Calle Real
18. La Casa de Los Mejillones – Plaza García Caparrós
19. Bar La Concha – Calle Terraza
20. Trampantojo – Plaza Antonia Guerrero
21. D’Alicia Café – Calle Caridad
22. Moncocco Bar & Cocina – Plaza Joaquín Cortés
23. Trocadero – Calle Terral
24. Chiringuito Plata Beach – Calle Mare Nostrum
25. Chiringuito Torre Velerín – Playa del Velerín
26. La Locanda – Cancelada
27. Pizzería Don Giovanni – Cancelada
28. Tresantier – Cancelada
29. Trattoría Toscana – Cancelada
30. Bar La Soleá – Cancelada
31. De carne somos – Cancelada
32. Gregorio’s Bar – Cancelada
33. Bar La Taberna – Cancelada
34. Nik Thai Sushi – Cancelada
35. Bar El Portalón – Cancelada
36. Bistro Bar La Isla – Cancelada
37. Cuore di Puglia – Cancelada
38. Taró Fresh Bar – Bel-Air
39. Restaurante Ciao – Benavista
40. Caravan Grill – Centro Comercial Atenea
41. Luméa Brunch – Centro Comercial Atenea
42. The Bro’s Kitchen – Centro Comercial Atenea
43. El Sitio – Centro Comercial Diana
44. Asador La Huella – Centro Comercial Diana
45. Everest Fusión – Centro Comercial Diana
46. Bar La Cantina – Nueva Atalaya

A weekend to enjoy Estepona

With nearly fifty venues involved, affordable prices, and a lively atmosphere across multiple neighbourhoods, the Ruta de la Tapa “Saborea Estepona” is more than just a food event—it’s a celebration of community, creativity and local life.

Whether you’re sampling traditional Andalusian flavours or trying something more contemporary, this is a weekend designed to be enjoyed, one tapa at a time.