Citorah says

A mesón since 1971, with separate menus for the bar, the dining room and the terrace.

From Where to Eat in Málaga: Tapas, Espetos, the Market and the Tables Worth Booking, under “2. The old town: bodegas and tapas bars with history”.

Good to know

Where
Plaza de la Merced 2
When
It opens every day from 13:00 to midnight.

As the guide had it on 21 Oct 2026. Check prices and hours with the place itself before you go.

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