Caribia

Bar Caribia is a traditional bar-restaurant in Alcazaba Zoco shopping centre in La Manga del Mar Menor. It opens every day from mid-morning until midnight, and its reputation rests on three things customers repeat: substantial baguette sandwiches, quick service and good value for what arrives at the table.

The menu

It serves unpretentious bar food. Baguette sandwiches are the most popular, followed by tapas, mixed fried fish, burgers and plated meals. The homemade patatas bravas (potatoes with spicy sauce) have their fans, and the rack of ribs receives praise in several reviews.

• Filled baguettes
• Tapas and patatas bravas (potatoes with spicy sauce)
• Fried fish
• Burgers and plated meals
• Ribs

Desserts deserve a special mention: several reviews call them the best part of the meal, with apple tart served with ice cream among the favourites.

What customers say

Many reviews describe the staff as polite, quick and friendly, and the atmosphere as relaxed and family-friendly. Not everything is equally praised: some customers have been unhappy with parts of the mixed fried fish or a particular dish, so opinions on food are less consistent than those on service.

Opening hours and access

It opens daily from mid-morning until midnight, serving lunch and dinner. The entrance, interior and parking are wheelchair accessible. In Zoco itself there are more bars and cafés in La Manga if you want to compare.