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El Mosqui

★★★★★5,0· 3 reviews on this website Cabo de Palos · km 0
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Caldero (the local fish and rice stew), salazones (salt-cured fish) and torrija (Spanish-style French toast) on the road up to the lighthouse

Restaurante El Mosqui is a seafood restaurant on the road up to the lighthouse in Cabo de Palos, regarded as a local classic. Its defining dish is caldero, the traditional fish and rice stew of Mar Menor: it is by far what customers mention most, and some return every summer just to eat it.

The menu

Alongside caldero (the local fish and rice stew), the menu explores Murcian seafood cooking, with local produce and some more elaborate dishes. These feature most often in reviews:

  • caldero (the local fish and rice stew)
  • salazones (salt-cured fish) and mullet roe
  • baby squid
  • amberjack
  • torrija (Spanish-style French toast) for dessert

Ñora (a dried red pepper), the base of caldero (the local fish and rice stew), often features in comments, while the wine list and tasting menus complete the offering. Some customers find prices a little high.

Lunch, dinner and groups

It has an indoor dining room and terrace. It accepts bookings and large groups and is usually busy, so book ahead. According to its website, caldero (the local fish and rice stew) is the only rice dish served in the evening. The entrance, dining room and toilets are wheelchair accessible.

Getting here

It is at number 50 on the road up to the lighthouse, a few minutes' walk from the harbour in Cabo de Palos and the nearby coves. For other seafood restaurants in the village, see more restaurants.

What's on offer

Services

  • Bookings

Cuisine and specialities

  • Traditional cooking
  • Caldero (local fish and rice stew)
  • Fish and seafood specialities

Frequently asked questions

What is El Mosqui best known for?

Caldero, the traditional fish and rice stew of Mar Menor. It is by far the most frequently mentioned dish in reviews.

Do you need to book at El Mosqui?

Yes, booking is advisable. It is usually full, especially in summer and at weekends.

Where is El Mosqui in Cabo de Palos?

At number 50 on the road up to the lighthouse, in Cabo de Palos.

Which dessert should I order at El Mosqui?

Torrija (Spanish-style French toast) is the dessert customers mention most.

Reviews

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  • F Felipe9 July 2025 ★★★★★

    We've been coming for years and it's always just as good. Excellent service

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  • A Antonio26 May 2025 ★★★★★

    Caldero (the local fish and rice stew) from Mar Menor in its birthplace. Amazing, just as it should be

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  • M Maria José14 August 2024 ★★★★★

    Incredibly fresh fish and proper rice dishes. A must in Cabo de Palos

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