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Picasso Bar Tapas

Spanish Tapas, Vegan Salads

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: mixed vegan claims Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the 5 tapas chef's special which can include vegan choices and is moderately priced.
  • Good to know: Ask staff explicitly about vegan options as menus may be unclear or mislabeled.
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  • Enjoy outdoor seating especially during sunny weather with a good view of Plaza de la Merced.
  • Good to know: Be prepared for possible delays and inconsistent service during busy periods.
  • Patatas bravas can be ordered without sauce to make them vegan-friendly.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention bowl, croquetas and fries.

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Also garlic fries, padron peppers, pineapple salad with nuts, salad, burger, hummus and green paprica.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Classic Spanish tapas with a variety of vegetarian and some vegan dishes appear at moderate prices, including a popular 5-tapas selection around €12 to €18. The busy location near Plaza de la Merced features outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility, serving breakfast through dinner in a casual, lively atmosphere. While the staff are generally friendly and helpful, vegan options can be limited and sometimes incorrectly labeled, requiring attentive ordering.

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Pl. de la Merced, 20, Distrito Centro, 29012 Málaga, Spain

Opening hours

Monday
10:30–00:00
Tuesday
10:30–00:00
Wednesday
10:30–00:00
Thursday
10:30–00:00
Friday
10:30–00:00
Saturday
10:00–00:00
Sunday
10:00–00:00

the food

3.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.7 46,229 reviews Read on Google Maps
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2.9 17 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Basic understanding
protein
tofu, beans, mushrooms

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: The menu makes inconsistent vegan claims.

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