Andino Gastrobar - Centro — Restaurant in Málaga

Made a reservation for their other restaurant 2 weeks upfront and we were canceled 5h before without any notice or call. As I had to call, they told me that they close on Tuesday so I should try their other place called Andino. As it was already in my “To try” list, I decided to make a quick booking through The Fork. Arriving there for our new reservation, we started looking through the menu and when needed to ask questions and recommendations from the waiter we couldn’t get any because he had no idea about anything. He didn’t even know the name or what he had in the menu. We eventually ordered based on the google photos ( just imagine that!). The drinks and food came in several times because he kept forgetting about them and the plates for the starters were dirty with hard food on which we returned. We got some nachos con carne for starters and were very good, are totally recommended. Then the mains came as Lomo Saltado, Pique Macho and Ají Del Mar. The first 2 dishes were beef based with veggies and vegetables and were very very salty. Me as a person who can eat very salty this was almost inedible. If you have an issue with salty food, this will totally not be your restaurant. The meat was very tender and not far at all which is exactly what I like. The seafood dish was a total disappointment, very weird combination of spicy thick sauce over very fishy taste of seafood, not recommended. Now was time to pay the bill and the waiter was nowhere in sight so we decided to go inside to pay. We got the bill without any discount from The Fork so we requested it. The second bill came with 3% and not 30% and the prices of the wine were 3,4€ instead of 2,5€ and 3€. The waiter said the price of the wine has changed but apparently the menu didn’t. After the third attempt at the real bill and finally managed to pay. I really don’t understand why this establishment simply ruin their reputation with such low level of service and overall experience but surely will not return...

If you find yourself wandering the charming streets of Málaga, craving a vibrant, soulful Latin American meal, Andino should be high on your list. This humble, inviting spot brings together flavors from across the continent, offering a mix of comforting classics and fresh, veggie-forward options.

We grabbed a seat on their beautiful patio, nestled right on the street, where the lively energy of Málaga paired perfectly with a rich red wine and a refreshing margarita—a duo that set the stage for an excellent meal. Inside, the space is smaller, cozy, and unassuming, but the patio is where you want to be.

The menu spans multiple Latin American regions, and there’s something for everyone, from carnivores to plant-based eaters. My dining partner went for a beef and French fry dish, a classic comfort plate with tender, well-seasoned meat. But the real surprise? The rice. Too often an afterthought, here it was light, flavorful, and cooked to perfection—a small detail that speaks to a kitchen that cares.

I went for a veggie enchilada, and it was exactly what I hoped for: stuffed with actual vegetables (not just a pile of cheese), wrapped in a soft tortilla, and smothered in a deeply flavorful sauce that tied it all together. The balance of textures and flavors was spot on, and with just the right amount of cheese, it hit that comfort-food sweet spot without being overwhelming.

Service was exceptional—warm, attentive, and genuinely lovely. The entire experience had a quiet, humble charm that made it feel like a true neighborhood favorite rather than a flashy tourist stop.

Final verdict? Absolutely worth a visit. Whether you’re a fan of Latin American cuisine or just looking for a great meal with a welcoming atmosphere, Andino delivers. I’d come back in...

Lovely little restaurant with a laid-back vibe and delicious South American dishes. As a starter, I took the tequeños venezolanos, which are pastry rolls filled with a specific cheese and guanábana (a type of fruit), paired with a refreshing dipsauce. Although basic in appearance, the taste is absolutely to die for. As a main, I had the aji de gallina, which is a type of chicken stew. It's a very heavy, but honest and traditional peruvian dish. I thoroughly enjoyed discovering these new flavours and dishes.

The only downside was that the timing of waiter was awkward. We were receiving our main dishes while we hadn't even finished our starters. To be frank, I never experienced this before. It gave a sense that we had to rush our starters, as our mains were already on the table getting cold, which obviously inhibited us from enjoying the starters to the fullest. Also the time between the cocktails as aperitif and the starters arriving was very short, so we did not have the time to order second drinks, e.g. a wine, to pair with our food. Maybe this was because we arrived quite early in the evening and they wanted to have a second serving at our tables?

In the end, I will rate it a five star experience as the food makes up for the little shortcomings and the restaurant is not focused on a fine dining experience, which I can understand....