In Malaga, 20 per capita! Spanish seafood to the wall!

🍤 Alaska Tavern: Málaga’s Local Hotspot Where Flavor Speaks Louder Than Fuss Tucked into a residential area, Alaska Tavern is Málaga’s answer to no-frills, maximum-flavor dining. Think energy, zero reservations, and dishes so good, even the Spanish grandpa at the next table pointed to our plates and ordered the same. 📍 The Deets Address: C. Reboul, 37, Carretera de Cádiz, 29006 Málaga Timing: Opens at 8 PM—we arrived at 8:05 PM and snagged an outdoor table; 10 minutes later, a line of 10+ tables formed. No bookings, so show up early! Perks: Free parking nearby, plus a Dia supermarket 50 meters away for post-meal snacks. 🍴 The Must-Order Dishes Fried Octopus 🦑: A revelation. Crispy on the outside, tender and bouncy inside—nothing like the rubbery, (rice cake)-textured squid rings I endured in Madrid (those were nearly inedible). This? Perfectly balanced. Grilled Green Peppers 🫑: Dark green, surprisingly sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. A simple side that steals the show. Fried Eggplant: Served with a bottle of dark sugar syrup to drizzle over. The contrast of crispy eggplant and sweet syrup? Unexpectedly brilliant. Fried Fish & Shrimp 🍤: Their signatures. Lightly battered, crispy, and impossibly fresh—dip them in the herbaceous salad sauce for an extra layer of flavor. ✨ Why It’s a Trip Highlight From taste to value to how quickly the staff keeps plates coming, this meal topped our entire Spain itinerary. We left stuffed, grinning like idiots, and slept like logs later at the sea-view castle. Alaska Tavern isn’t polished, but it’s perfect: fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and that “you’re in the know” vibe locals love. #MalagaEats #SpanishSeafood #FoodieFind