Agua Salá, Cabo de Palos: reviews, menu and lunchtime set menu

From breakfast to dinner on the hill up to Cabo de Palos lighthouse

Agua Salá is a restaurant-bar in Cabo de Palos at number 18, Carretera de Subida al Faro, the street leading from the harbour up to the lighthouse. It opens every day from early morning until midnight, with a menu combining tapas, sushi, burgers and Mediterranean cuisine. The croquettes, mentioned in dozens of reviews, are its signature dish.

A menu of sharing dishes with a Japanese touch

Sharing dishes is the norm. After croquettes, reviews repeatedly mention the bluefin tuna tartare and huevos rotos (broken fried eggs over potatoes) with foie gras. These are the dishes named most often:

House croquettes
Tuna tartare and tataki
Huevos rotos (broken fried eggs over potatoes) with foie gras and patatas bravas (potatoes with spicy sauce)
Bao buns, tacos and nachos
Caldero (the local fish and rice stew) and octopus

At lunchtime there is a set menu with a starter, main course and dessert, and those who order it praise how substantial it is. For à la carte dining, Google lists an average spend of 20 to 40 euros per person.

What returning customers say

Reviews agree on the speed: even when the place is full in summer, dishes arrive quickly. The waitresses' service comes up time and again, with dish recommendations when you cannot decide. Google also highlights the coffee, desserts and wine selection, and in the morning it serves as a café for breakfast and mid-morning meals.

Terrace, children and bookings

Agua Salá has a terrace and indoor dining room, high chairs and an informal atmosphere that suits families and groups of friends. It asks guests to book for lunch, dinner and brunch, which can be done online. There is free street parking, Wi-Fi and wheelchair access to the entrance, dining room and toilets. For more options near the harbour, browse other restaurants in Cabo de Palos and La Manga.

Frequently asked questions

What are the reviews of Agua Salá like?

Very good overall. Recurring themes are the croquettes, tuna tartare, fast service even when it is full, and friendly waitresses.

Does Agua Salá offer a set lunch menu?

Yes, at lunchtime, with a starter, main course and dessert. Those who have ordered it describe it as substantial.

How much does dinner at Agua Salá Cabo de Palos cost?

According to Google, ordering à la carte costs around €20 to €40 per person.

Do you need to book at Agua Salá?

Yes, booking is recommended for lunch, dinner and brunch, especially in summer. You can book online.

Can you have breakfast at Agua Salá?

Yes. It opens early every day and serves breakfast, mid-morning meals and coffee.

Is it a good place to take children?

Yes. It has high chairs and dishes such as bao buns, tacos and nachos that some families order for their children.

Agua Salá

From breakfast to dinner on the hill up to Cabo de Palos lighthouse

A menu of sharing dishes with a Japanese touch

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