Mesón Caribe Junior

Mesón Caribe Junior is a traditional tapas restaurant on the ground floor of the Torre Varadero building, beside the Gran Vía, around km 2 of La Manga and a few steps from the beach. It is a long-established bar with simple décor, where many customers return for fresh fish and, above all, squid.

Fish sharing plates

The cooking is simple and based on the day's produce. Reviews mention these most often:

• squid and baby squid
• sardines
• mussels
• fried fish
• paella, also available to take away

For drinks, tinto de verano (red wine with lemonade) is the terrace classic.

Before you go

Several customers warn that there is no written menu with prices, so ask what each dish costs before ordering. The service is familiar and friendly, and the premises look somewhat dated but clean.

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from mid-morning until evening, and closed on Mondays. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a terrace. For more tapas bars nearby, see restaurants in La Manga.