About El Gusto De La Cala

I’m excited to introduce El Gusto De La Cala, a restaurant that captures the relaxed spirit of the Costa del Sol while keeping food lovers seriously happy. Sitting right on Blvd. de la Cala, 3, 29649 La Cala de Mijas, Málaga, Spain, this spot feels instantly welcoming, whether you’re a local popping in or a visitor exploring the area. El Gusto De La Cala has that easygoing restaurant vibe where conversations flow, plates are meant to be shared, and nobody is rushing you out the door. From the moment you arrive, the outdoor seating pulls you in, especially on warm evenings when the street buzzes with life and clinking glasses set the mood.

What really stands out about El Gusto De La Cala is how flexible the experience is. You can settle in for a relaxed dine-in meal, grab a quick takeaway, or enjoy the convenience of delivery when staying nearby. The menu leans into variety, offering everything from healthy options and fresh salads to small plates that make happy-hour drinks even more tempting. There’s a strong focus on organic dishes, along with clearly thought-out vegan and vegetarian options, so different tastes and lifestyles feel genuinely considered.

Drinks are clearly part of the personality here, with a solid selection of wine, beer, cocktails, and spirits that work just as well for a casual afternoon coffee as they do for a lively evening meet-up. Happy-hour drinks add extra energy to the place, while the private dining room gives groups a more intimate way to enjoy the space. El Gusto De La Cala comes across as a restaurant designed for real people, real moments, and food that fits seamlessly into the rhythm of La Cala de Mijas. It’s the kind of place where a quick bite can easily turn into a long, relaxed session of small plates, shared cocktails, and easy conversation that matches the coastal pace.

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Business Info

Service options

Service options

+ Outdoor seating

+ On-site services

+ Takeaway

+ Dine-in

+ Delivery

Highlights

Highlights

+ Great beer selection

+ Great cocktails

+ Great coffee

+ Great dessert

+ Great wine list

+ Live music

+ Rooftop seating

Popular for

Popular for

+ Breakfast

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Solo dining

Accessibility

Accessibility

+ Wheelchair-accessible car park

+ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

+ Wheelchair-accessible seating

+ Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

Offerings

+ Alcohol

+ Beer

+ Cocktails

+ Coffee

+ Happy-hour drinks

+ Healthy options

+ Organic dishes

+ Private dining room

+ Quick bite

+ Salad bar

+ Small plates

+ Spirits

+ Vegan options

+ Vegetarian options

+ Wine

Dining options

Dining options

+ Breakfast

+ Brunch

+ Lunch

+ Dinner

+ Counter service

+ Dessert

+ Seating

+ Table service

Amenities

Amenities

+ Bar on site

+ Toilet

+ Wi-Fi

+ Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Atmosphere

+ Casual

+ Cosy

+ Romantic

+ Trendy

Crowd

Crowd

+ Family friendly

+ Groups

+ LGBTQ+ friendly

+ Tourists

+ Transgender safe space

Planning

Planning

+ Dinner reservations recommended

+ Accepts reservations

Payments

Payments

+ Credit cards

+ Debit cards

+ NFC mobile payments

+ Credit cards

Children

Children

+ Good for kids

+ Has changing table(s)

+ High chairs

+ Kids' menu

Parking

Parking

+ Free of charge street parking

+ Free parking lot

Pets

Pets

+ Dogs allowed outside

Hour time open

Right Now :

  • Monday: 09:00 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 09:00 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 09:00 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Thursday: 09:00 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Friday: 09:00 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 09:00 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 09:00 AM - 10:30 PM
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Blvd. de la Cala, 3, 29649 La Cala de Mijas, Málaga, Spain

Reviews

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El Gusto de la Cala - review of christmas day dinner First time we have been since change of ownership Set menu was €34.50pp (so we booked quickly). Starters french onion soup chicken liver pate Both excellent, decent sized portions, not too much, which was good. Main courses Turkey and all the trimmings Excellent, well cooked, seasoned well, veg was good, gravy was yummmmm. (A tad too much for us, but excellent) Puddings Cheesecake Xmas pud Both delicious, what more to say. Staff - service was top class, all do their jobs very well. Overall - superb value for money for christmas day, we will definitely be back

- Gillian York -

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A new restaurant on our list for this year's annual golf trip. The decor is nice and bright and the service is great. The food was very good with an extensive range to suit all tastes. Certainly will go back.

- Steve Ralph -

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Consistently great, highly recommend! We have been here a lot and the food and service is always brilliant. Would definitely suggest booking.

- Stephanie -

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What a fabulous place to have dinner. Amazing food, very efficient and friendly staff. Definitely will be back.

- Sue Fry -

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We were very pleasantly surprised to find this restaurant today (Christmas Day) and without reservation, enjoyed an excellent Christmas dinner. Everything was perfectly presented by efficient and friendly staff. Would certainly recommend and we will be returning.

- Linda Victoria Begg -

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It was a wonderful surprise to find this kind of a place, in a small town and off season! ! Great food and drinks. The salmon dish was nothing but perfect. Delicious roasted veggie dish! The apple trate dessert was out of this world. An A+ staff and service. Great experience, and I highly recommend it.

- Sha -

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We are here on Saturday 4th November and our meal was really nice and really good value. We’ve eaten here before and El Gusto is one of our go to places if we want to guarantee that we will have a great meal and great service. Tonight was different though as the single female entertainer was absolutely fantastic. Restaurants are difficult to entertain in as people are more interested in their food and conversation. She remained entertaining and upbeat the whole night though and the diners bought into her and she had many up on their feet and singing along with her at times. She was absolutely stunning and was a great entertainer and made the night. We’ll done!

- Paul L -

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We enjoyed our evening. Delicious food and the service was great. Lovely atmosphere. Reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

- Alan “Mike” Walker -

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