El Chiringuito — Restaurant in Altea

Perfect Spot for Paella & Family Dining – El Chiringuito, Albir

El Chiringuito in Albir is the perfect place to enjoy traditional Spanish food just 100 meters from the beach. With plenty of parking, over 300 seats, and even a dedicated kids’ playground next to the terrace, this spot is ideal for both locals and visitors looking for authentic, easygoing dining.

The focus here is clearly on local Mediterranean cuisine – we tried the house paella, which was rich, perfectly seasoned, and full of fresh seafood and vegetables. Portion sizes are generous and great for sharing. The menu also includes tapas, grilled fish, meat dishes, and fresh salads, making it a great choice for lunch or dinner.

Despite its size, the service was quick and friendly, and the kitchen handles busy times well. There’s plenty of shade on the large terrace, and the atmosphere is lively yet relaxed – perfect for families, large groups, or a casual midday meal.

We especially appreciated the play area for children, which is safely located next to the outdoor seating – a thoughtful touch for parents who want to enjoy their meal while the kids are entertained.

💡 Tip: Come for lunch after a beach walk – it’s just a 2-minute stroll from the waterfront promenade.

If you’re in Albir and want a place that combines local flavors, convenience, and a family-friendly setting, El Chiringuito is an...

Food was good but service and timing was terrible. They served us part of our order, then had to wait for over half an hour until the rest of the food showed up. We had to repeat small requests such as extra bread or water to different waiters. Servers would lift a plate of the table without asking if you were done with it. All of this was at around 60%-70% capacity on a Thursday night, and there were many available tables left, so not full. We also got there when it was fairly empty. On telling the waitress we didn't have the rest of our food, she came back with it really fast, but didn't really do anything to make up for a 30 mins wait or offer any discounts or complementary foods. Will definitely...

Esto ocurrió hoy, 6 de julio de 2025. Fuimos un grupo de 3 adultos y 2 niños. Pedimos 2 raciones de paella, como se suele hacer en estos casos. El camarero no explicó claramente, luego preguntó: “¿2 paellas para 5 personas?” – confirmamos que sí. Al final nos trajeron 5 raciones de paella y nos cobraron 77 euros solo por la paella. Cuando preguntamos por qué, nos respondieron: “Pues se lo han comido todo, así que hay que pagar”. Como no sabíamos cómo debe ser una ración de paella para dos personas, al principio no sospechamos nada. Pero creemos que nos engañaron a propósito, y fue una experiencia muy desagradable. No recomendamos este sitio por su falta de claridad y prácticas engañosas.

This happened today, July 6th, 2025. We came as a group of 3 adults and 2 children. We ordered 2 portions of paella, as is usually done in such situations. The waiter didn’t explain clearly, then asked: “2 paellas for 5 people?” – we confirmed. In the end, they brought us 5 portions of paella and charged €77 just for the paella. When we asked why, they replied: “Well, you ate everything – so you have to pay.” Since we didn’t know what a portion of paella for 2 people should look like, we didn’t suspect anything at first. But we believe we were deliberately misled, and it was a very unpleasant experience. We do not recommend this place due to unclear communication and deceptive practices.

Це сталося сьогодні, 6 липня 2025 року. Ми прийшли компанією з 3 дорослих і 2 дітей. Замовили 2 порції паельї, як зазвичай роблять у таких випадках. Офіціант не зовсім зрозуміло пояснював, потім уточнив: “2 паельї на 5 осіб?” – ми підтвердили. У результаті нам принесли 5 порцій паельї і в кінці виставили рахунок на 77 євро тільки за паелью. Коли ми запитали, чому так, нам відповіли: “Ви ж усе з’їли — значить, треба платити”. Ми не маємо досвіду, як виглядає порція паельї на 2 особи, тому спочатку не запідозрили обману. Але вважаємо, що нас навмисно ввели в оману, і це дуже неприємно. Не рекомендуємо цей заклад через непрозору комунікацію та...