Restaurante El Tocororo

If you're a fan of Cuban cuisine, I'd highly recommend Restaurante El Tocororo. The food was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. I ordered the Ropa Vieja for my main, and it was easily the highlight of the meal. The slow-cooked shredded beef was incredibly tender, rich, and full of deep, smoky flavours. It tasted authentic, comforting, and beautifully seasoned.
The accompanying rice and black beans were just as impressive—simple but cooked to perfection, with plenty of flavour that complemented the beef wonderfully. To drink, I'd recommend trying the Mai Tai cocktail. It's deliciously fruity and refreshing, but don't let that fool you—it definitely packs a punch!

Overall, Restaurante El Tocororo offers excellent food, generous portions, and a genuine taste of Cuba. It's a place I'd happily return to and would recommend to anyone looking for authentic Cuban cuisine.

A great dinner, staff are wonderful very helpful and polite. The chef made an extra special appearance for us, and made sure the meat was to our liking. Food top quality, menu quite small making each item carefully prepared! Atmosphere super, had some live music also.. a must stop if in Nerja!

Without a doubt, El Tocororo is one of the best restaurants I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating in.

From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome. The warmth, hospitality and genuine passion from everyone there created such a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, making the whole experience feel incredibly special.

We ordered the sharing platter, and it completely exceeded every expectation. Every single piece of meat was unbelievably tender, perfectly cooked, and bursting with flavour. You could genuinely taste the care, time and passion that goes into every dish. It wasn’t just a meal, it was an experience. Every bite left us saying, “Wow.”

It’s rare to find a restaurant where the food, service and atmosphere are all exceptional, but El Tocororo has mastered it. If you’re visiting Nerja, this is an absolute must. I would happily travel back just to eat here again.

Thank you to everyone at El Tocororo for such an unforgettable evening. You’ve set the bar incredibly high, and I’ll be recommending your restaurant to everyone I know.

The Cuban and the chef with the guitars were a blast. Really bring even the most quiet people to life, singing! Brilliant place. Great food too. All round A1 experience. The chef has some good solos😂

Nice small cuban restaurant, very friendly staff! Small grill on the table for the steaks. Cuban dish was also delicious. Staff member played guitar.