La Tarara

Inside La Tarara

La Tarara is a lively Andalusian restaurant and tapas bar tucked into Av. Federico Garcia Lorca in Arroyo de La Miel. It serves up a bustling atmosphere that locals clearly appreciate, with a steady hum of conversation filling the space especially during evenings and weekends. The vibe leans towards convivial rather than quiet, making it a great spot if you enjoy the buzz of a popular neighborhood dining room where the energy comes as much from the crowd as the food.

The menu focuses on traditional Andalusian flavors, shining through in standout dishes like Ensaladilla Rusa, Berenjenas con Miel de Caña (eggplants with cane honey), and more substantial plates such as the succulent Codillo (pork knuckle) that’s reported to be sticky-sweet and tender enough to fall off the bone. Tapas options like Croquetas de Roquefort y Nueces and Queso de Cabra Frito offer a good range of textures and flavors, well-paired with their selection of wines and homemade vermouth. This attention to balance between small plates and more hearty choices suits both casual aperitivo visits and fuller dinners.

Service here is friendly and helpful, with staff willing to explain dishes or recommend a good Rioja to complement your meal. Its popularity means it can get busy, often with a local crowd which contributes to the authentic feel, and bookings are recommended if you’re coming in a larger group. The space still manages to feel welcoming without being overly formal — expect a warm but bustling environment where timing of food delivery is well paced.

Whether you’re stopping by for a refined glass of wine paired with a few carefully chosen tapas, enjoying a family dinner, or meeting friends for a cheerful evening, La Tarara offers an experience that closely reflects the lively Andalusian dining tradition in the area. It works best mid to late afternoon through dinner hours when the kitchen is in full swing and the restaurant’s spirit is fully alive.

Highlights & Local Essentials

Highlights

Great coffee

Great dessert

Great wine list

Popular for

Lunch

Dinner

Solo dining

What they serve

Alcohol

Beer

Coffee

Healthy options

Quick bite

Small plates

Spirits

Wine

Best for

Brunch

Lunch

Dinner

Dessert

Seating

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Wheelchair-accessible seating

Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Parking

Free of charge street parking

Parking

Local Moments in Photos

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Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Thursday

12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Friday

12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Saturday

12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Sunday

12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

What Locals & Travelers Say

1298 Reviews

Bob Wright

19 Dec 2025

Fantastic tapas bar. Good quality wine. Reasonable prices. Each glass comes with small tapas - really good place for an aperitivo. They also have a restaurant.

Daniel Kmet

17 Nov 2025

From the moment we stepped in and took in the ambiance and aroma we felt we were in for a delight. And these fine folks delivered! Whether for a refined glass of wine, some gourmet nibbles or delicious dinner, this is a must. We returned again the next night for dinner, the pork knuckle was so sticky and sweet and fell off the bone, the vegetables perfect and the meatballs with almond sauce is delicious.

Johnny Campbell

15 Nov 2025

I wasn’t going to set ourselves up for anything amazing, the place seemed to be very popular with locals, quite noisy but in a good way. We found a table no bother at all and were seen to pretty quickly with drinks and a menu. We both ordered the beef steak with Spanish potatoes and veg, the stake was cooked medium, which is how we asked for it. I was surprised as to how well it was cooked. So succulent and easy to cut and tender to chew. Really really great meal. Truly is a wonderful restaurant. Service was fast and friendly, I ordered the apple pie as a dessert, and the waiter said it would be 20 mins as it made to order. I was expecting an apple pie slice as you get traditionally, but this was a total surprise it came on time and it could actually be the best apple pie I’ve ever had. It was sliced, bit really thinly like crisp think had a lovely flavour to it and the edge was so crispy and yummy, the more I ate the more I wanted. It was for 2 but my gf couldn’t manage it so I happily took it. Man alive so moreish. If you ever get the chance when in Benalmadena put this lovely restaurant on your list. It won’t let you down. The waiter was superb. We left a tip it was that good.

Anne Hollingworth

11 Nov 2025

Really enjoyed it here, busy but a nice buzz. Food was good and the staff were very friendly and even translated something we didn't understand,try the vermouth homemade and delicious

Loz GC

19 Oct 2025

We booked late on Friday afternoon for a table of 15 people, the service was very good, the waiter selected a very good Rioja and was very attentive. The food delivery was timed well, it's was of a very good standard and everyone was very happy. Thank you for the lovely evening

Yan OC

15 Oct 2025

We had a lovely meal here. Nice local restaurant, full of locals and families. Very reasonable priced. Give 4 star as the service was a bit slow (10 min+ wait several times for drink orders), and the squid ink pasta was a bit too salty and oily. Everything else was lovely. Meal for 3 plus several rounds of drinks came to 50 euro and they gave us a free tapa too.

Ela Ezgi Eyriparmak

06 Oct 2025

The dishes that we ordered were really delicious.( lamb leg and black nudels w gambón). Waiters were also really friendly. I would recommend def.