Restaurante Pueblo López
👴 Parents Are Visiting
💎 Hidden Gem
The kind of place that makes your parents think you really did your research.
Tucked inside the charming Pueblo López complex, this is dinner in a quiet Andalusian courtyard with proper cooking, attentive service and enough atmosphere to make you look very organised.
Best for
Parents · Long dinners · Visitors
- Why go?
- The setting does a lot of the work. A peaceful Andalusian courtyard, greenery and a fountain make this feel far removed from the busy Fuengirola streets. Then comes the food, which takes inspiration from Spanish, French, Belgian and international cooking.
- What to order
- Go for something that shows off the kitchen. The wild cod ceviche is a good start, while the Belgian-style steak tartare, duck magret or wild cod with lobster cream are all worth a look. Save room for the Belgian chocolate fondant.
- Good to know
- This is a proper sit-down dinner rather than a quick meal. The restaurant is tucked away inside Pueblo López, so it is easy to walk past the entrance without realising there is a restaurant hiding inside. Booking ahead is a good idea.
- Local fact
- The kitchen is led by Belgian chef Maxime Lenoir, who trained in Namur and later worked as a head chef in Marbella before settling in Fuengirola. His menu reflects all those travels, mixing European techniques with flavours picked up along the way.
- Open
- Tuesday to Saturday, 19:00–23:00. Closed Sunday and Monday. Check current opening hours before you go.
- Verdict
- A hidden courtyard, serious cooking and enough atmosphere to make your parents think you absolutely had this all planned.