La Sal y El Son: a slice of feria in the heart of Málaga – year‑round
Imagine a feria booth—full of color, excitement, and tradition—open every day of the year. That’s La Sal y El Son, the restaurant that brings Málaga’s feria spirit to the city centre, curated by two local legends: José Carlos Sabastro (co-owner of Taberna Flamenca Amargo) and Juan Carlos Plaza (fairground décor maestro behind hundreds of Andalusian casetas annually).
🎉 The feria mood, all year long
With vibrant décor, flamenco notes, and authentic Andalusian charm, every visit feels like stepping into Málaga’s summer celebration—whether it’s Feria month or not.
👨🍳 The menu: bold riffs on Andalusian classics
This is a tapas bar that plays with flavor—but always with respect for tradition:
- Pescaito frito (fried fish)
- Boquerones en vinagre
- Salmorejo
- Flamenquín
- Morcilla & plantain croquettes
- Garden whitebait with ham, egg & white truffle
- Huelva prawns & pil-pil langoustines
- Scrambled eggs with eel & prawns
- Codillo timbale, assorted croquetas
- Cartucho de pescaito frito
- Bao sandwich with mechá meat lasalyelson.com
📍 Open locations – updated June 2025
| Locations |
|---|
| Calle Echegaray, 4 |
| Guadalmar Beach (Playa) |
| P.º de Antonio Machado, 62 |
Reservations are done via WhatsApp per location (Echegaray: +34 644 37 35 38) .
🤝 Perfect for groups, celebrations, even flamenco nights
Whether it’s dinner with friends, a festive night out, or a casual solo tapas run, the atmosphere is always warm, colorful, and loud—in the best way.
✅ Why La Sal y El Son still matters
- Stays true to Andalucía’s feria spirit
- Updated menu with classic and creative dishes
- Two solid locations (Echegaray & soon Playa), with Huelin currently closed
- Easy WhatsApp reservations, no fuss
Bottom line: If you want a bite of Málaga’s festive soul—full of flavor, color, and tradition—La Sal y El Son is your spot. Just pick Echegaray for now, toast with a Cruzcampo, and soak up that feria vibe anytime you like.
