Coco Melón Playa Honda: menu, prices and reviews

Porcini rice and sunsets on the sand at Playa Honda

Coco Melón, listed on Google as Coco & Melón restaurante, is a waterfront beach bar in Playa Honda, on the shore of Mar Menor and a few minutes from the entrance to La Manga. It opens daily from breakfast until the early hours. Reviews most often discuss rice dishes, the terrace on the sand and sunsets, mentioned dozens of times.

Rice dishes and plates to share

Paella with porcini and secreto (a tender pork cut) is the signature rice dish customers mention most, followed by arroz a banda (rice cooked in fish stock), lobster rice and caldero (the local fish and rice stew). Sharing dishes mentioned repeatedly include octopus, described as very tender, gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns) and squid. Portions are generous and average spending is around 20 to 30 euros per person.

Cocktails, slush drinks and music

Google highlights its coffee, cocktails and beer selection, and slush drinks appear in more than a dozen comments. Some nights have live music. Opening early makes it suitable for mid-morning coffee or an after-dinner drink, and it also prepares takeaway food.

Before you go

Booking is recommended for lunch and dinner and can be done online. These details answer most practical questions:

Dogs welcome
Highchairs are available for little ones
Free street parking with plenty of spaces
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and toilets
Card and mobile payments

Playa Honda is on the shore of Mar Menor, before reaching the Gran Vía, making it a convenient stop when entering or leaving La Manga. Similar places are in the beach bars on Mar Menor and in La Manga section.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meal at Coco Melón cost?

Average spending is around 20 to 30 euros per person, with generous portions and rice dishes to share.

What can you eat at Coco Melón Playa Honda?

Rice dishes such as paella with porcini and secreto (a tender pork cut), arroz a banda (rice cooked in fish stock) and lobster rice, plus octopus, gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns) and squid. Cocktails and slush drinks to drink.

Do you need to book at Coco Melón?

Yes, for both lunch and dinner. It accepts bookings, including online.

Are dogs allowed at Coco Melón?

Yes. Dogs are allowed according to its Google listing.

Where is Coco Melón?

On the waterfront at Playa Honda, beside Mar Menor, a few minutes from the entrance to La Manga. Street parking is free.

Is it a good place to take children?

Yes. It has highchairs and Google lists it as suitable for children.

Coco Melón

Porcini rice and sunsets on the sand at Playa Honda

Rice dishes and plates to share

Cocktails, slush drinks and music

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