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Picasso Tapas Bar

Spanish Tapas, Vegan Menu, Outdoor Seating

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Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the 5 tapas chef’s special to include a good variety of vegan and vegetarian options.
  • Good to know: The hummus and vegan burger are popular vegan dishes, but verify sauces to avoid non-vegan additions.
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  • Outdoor seating is available and offers a lovely spot for drinks and tapas near Picasso’s childhood home.
  • Ask staff about vegan options as many items can be made vegan but not all are labeled clearly.
  • Good to know: Be aware that service can be slow during busy times, with occasional mix-ups on vegan dishes.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention tapas, croquetas and salad.

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Also burger, fries, green paprica, hummus, padron peppers, patatas bravas and spicy peppers.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and affordable.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout

About

Picasso Tapas Bar is a bustling tapas venue known for its classic Spanish small plates like hummus, garlic fries, and peppers served in generous portions, with an approachable price point around €12 for 5 tapas. The venue features a lively outdoor terrace right in Plaza de la Merced, near Picasso’s childhood home, offering an authentic Andalusian atmosphere with a busy, social vibe. Reviews highlight thoughtful vegetarian and some vegan options, although vegan choices are limited and sometimes ambiguously labeled, with service ranging from friendly and helpful to occasionally inconsistent.

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

Opening hours

Monday
09:30–00:00
Tuesday
09:30–00:00
Wednesday
09:30–00:00
Thursday
09:30–00:00
Friday
09:30–00:00
Saturday
09:30–00:00
Sunday
09:30–00:00

the food

3.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.7 52,975 reviews Read on Google Maps
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2.9 18 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Limited vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
beans, tofu, vegan burger + 1 more

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

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

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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