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Restaurante Tapería Esencia

Spanish Tapas, Vegan Menu, Outdoor Seating

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Top tips

  • Try the vegan lentil croquettes and vegan ensaladilla rusa, both highly praised by guests.
  • Good to know: Be aware some reviewers found prices a bit high for single servings since most dishes are designed for sharing.
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  • Vegan dishes are typically served in large portions ideal for sharing.
  • Enjoy the spacious outdoor seating, which is wheelchair accessible and comfortable.
  • Ask specifically for vegan tapas to receive a vegan tapa as a complimentary appetizer with your drink.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Saladnamed in 6 reviews

People also mention ensaladilla rusa, wrap and arroz con bogavante.

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Also cake, ensalada de cogollos, ensalada rusa, rollos and toast.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and generous portions.

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Also praised for attentive service and fast service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Tapería Esencia serves generous portions of traditional Spanish tapas with a dedicated vegan menu featuring items like vegan ensaladilla rusa and lentil croquettes. The venue includes a comfortable outdoor terrace with wheelchair accessibility and offers friendly service in a casual bar setting. Prices are mid-range, with many dishes served as large portions ideal for sharing, appealing especially for lunch or dinner.

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Av. de Molière, 15, Carretera de Cádiz, 29004 Málaga, Spain

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12:00–16:00, 19:30–00:00
Wednesday
12:00–16:30, 19:30–00:00
Thursday
12:00–16:00, 19:30–00:00
Friday
12:00–16:30, 19:30–00:00
Saturday
12:00–16:30, 19:30–00:00
Sunday
12:00–16:30, 19:30–00:00

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good service
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3.4 7 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, lentils, no-chicken (mock meat) + 1 more
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