La Cangreja KM.0

La Cangreja KM.0 is a La Cangreja beach bar on Senda 12 off the Gran Vía, at km 3 of La Manga, with tables on the beach itself. It departs from the usual fried fish and caldero (the local fish and rice stew): burgers feature in more than a hundred reviews, and the menu leans towards street food, with average spending of 20 to 30 euros per person.

The menu at La Cangreja KM.0

Burgers lead the menu, with a vegan version for those who do not eat meat. Next come street-food-inspired dishes mentioned frequently in reviews:

• Bao buns
• Quesadillas and burritos
• Artichokes
• Arroz a banda (rice cooked in fish stock)
• Café asiático (Cartagena's liqueur coffee) slush to finish

It has a salad bar and vegetarian dishes, and makes cocktails to order in the afternoon.

Booking and when to go

Google says reservations are required for both lunch and dinner, and several customers say booking is easy. It opens every day from mid-morning to evening without an afternoon break, with matching hours on Google and this listing. Tables stand on a roofed platform, providing shade during the sunniest hours. There is occasional live music, and Google also highlights the coffee and cocktails.

Dogs, parking and access

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor area. There is free street parking around km 3, and the beach bar's entrance and space are wheelchair accessible. Free Wi-Fi is available. For other beachfront places along this stretch, visit the beach bar listings.