El Chalao

El Chalao is a traditional restaurant in Plaza Bohemia, one of the most central and lively areas of La Manga del Mar Menor, at km 3. It opens from early morning until midnight and has a terrace. Reviews mention both open sandwiches and sharing plates for dinner and the lunchtime set menu.

An all-day menu

The broad menu ranges from casual food to full meals, with meat dishes among its specialities. The items mentioned most in reviews are:

• open sandwiches
• pizzas
• sharing plates such as croquettes or large prawns
• daily set menu
• desserts

Several customers describe the portions as generous and the prices as reasonable. Some criticise overly fast service, with starters and mains arriving together when it is busy.

The terrace in the square

It stands at the entrance to Plaza Bohemia, with outdoor tables and an attractively decorated dining room. It is a good spot for dinner after the beach, which is very close. Booking is advisable in high season.

Opening hours and accessibility

It opens every day except Tuesdays, from morning to evening without closing at lunchtime. It is wheelchair-accessible, with accessible toilets and parking. For more local places, see restaurants in La Manga.