MIA CAFE - Tapas & Bar

We decided to follow a recommendation we had come across on TikTok, and the experience proved to be a very positive one. The restaurant is located on one of the busiest streets in Marbella’s dining district, yet it maintains a welcoming atmosphere in a more intimate corner setting.

Despite being a group of eight—often a challenge when dining out—the staff were efficient in accommodating us. We were found a table within approximately five minutes, although it is worth noting that we arrived relatively early for dinner, at around 7:30 pm.

Our group opted for a wide variety of dishes, including cheese and cured meat boards, burgers, “huevos rotos,” pork cheeks, and pasta. The overall quality of the food was excellent, both in terms of flavor and presentation. The pork cheeks were particularly noteworthy—exceptionally tender, rich, and full of depth, effectively standing out as one of the highlights of the meal.

Service, while not exceptional, was attentive and satisfactory throughout.

The final bill came to €150 for eight people, which we considered appropriate given the quality of the food and the restaurant’s prime location.

Overall, this was a very enjoyable dining experience, and one that we would be happy to recommend.

Found the place online and loved the experience!

The charming cafe is located in a beautiful street in the Marbella old town. They’re may be some waiting for a seat as it’s quite popular.

The service was quite slow , it took a lot of effort to get the servers attention for the menu and then to take out order.

The food was amazing! We tried the tinto de Verano which was served in a generous portion.

The salmon with teriyaki sauce was also very good. The highlight was the pork cheeks, they were the most tender ones I’ve ever tried and paired perfectly with Patato wedges.

Only downside is I asked for extra salad on my plate and they served a small portion on the side and charged me 4.5 euro for it! It should be made clear beforehand.

Either way lovely meal , would love to come back .

Went here twice during our stay in Marbella. Love how vegan options are clearly marked out on the menu. Got the vegan Buddha bowl and the vegan burger on the next night. Both were lovely! We also got cocktails! Loved the location.

Very disappointing experience. We were among the first customers to arrive, but other people were seated before us. On top of that, every dish we ordered was completely lacking in flavor. I ordered the Chicken Aglio e Olio, and the spaghetti was bland with almost no seasoning. The rest of the food was also tasteless. Unfortunately, the service and the food did not meet our expectations, and we won’t be coming back.

A Marbella favorite we kept coming back to!
We visited this restaurant several times during our stay, and every visit was just as good as the last. It’s perfectly located on one of the most beautiful streets in the Old Town, so yes—it can get busy and you might have to wait, but trust me, it’s worth it.

Over multiple visits we tried: tuna tartare, pil-pil prawns, mini burgers, patatas alioli, patatas bravas, and of course padrón peppers (not on the menu, but we asked—and as newfound fans of this dish, we were lucky to get them).

Each time, we paired our meal with their sangria. After trying it once, there was no going back—it’s perfect.

Highly recommend this spot, and I’ll definitely be back on my next trip to Marbella!