El Gusto

El Gusto

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Hours
Sun
9:30 - 22:30
Mon
10:00 - 22:30
Tue
10:00 - 22:30
Wed
9:30 - 22:30
Thu
9:30 - 22:30
Fri
9:15 - 22:30
Sat
9:30 - 22:30
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CUISINES
Bar, International, Mediterranean, European, Spanish
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles1,307 reviews
Excellent
640
Very good
399
Average
148
Poor
71
Terrible
49

stevecackett
Ipswich42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 couples
My wife and I have eaten at El Gusto many times, almost twice a month and for drinks most Saturday’s. The food is very good as is the presentation. The staff and wonderful, cheerful and very attentive. The restaurant and facilities are always clean and we have not really been given ant reason to complain despite the number of times we have eaten and drunk at El Gusto de La Cala. I think it is only fair to mention that there has been a change the has annoyed me and as a matter of principle we will no longer use this eatery. From this week, the owner of this establishment has decided to put a surcharge of €3.50 per head to pay for the music or entertainment they provide whether you like or want the music or not. If you rush your meal and pay before 9.30pm there is no charge add but for me this is just another way of squeezing more money out of customers and tourist probably without realising until they get the bill. For me it is not about the money, it is a matter of principle. Had the prices of each main course increased by €0.50 to €1.00 to cover this cost then nobody would think twice but to do it in this way is in my opinion wrong. Unfortunately, we and a few other I know have decided to vote with our feet and use some of the many other fabulous restaurants in and around the La Cala de Mijas area. It’s a shame because the staff really are very good as is the food but as I have said, it’s a matter of principle.
Written 15 June 2024
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Jokerman
Loughborough43 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 family
Took a quick lunch meal in this place and a couple of drinks too. I had the California Cobb Salad, which was perfect for the warm, mid afternoon weather, the cheese taking on a real 'melt-in-the-mouth' ambient temperature. The LL opted for Fajitas which arrived with two wraps and loads of chicken, peppers and onions, far too much filling for the wraps, though she had a good go at getting all the chicken in the two. Lots of leftover peppers... that's not a criticism, by had way, far better than the other way round. Would definitely go again.
Written 13 January 2025
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armagh222
638 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 couples
I have visited El Gusto on several occasions and have always enjoyed my dinner. Service has been warm, and it's a very busy place, so sometimes mistakes do happen, but are always rectified. My only niggle is that your food comes quickly so if you don't order starter's then you could be in and out in 40 minutes.
Written 9 April 2024
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Rick O’Shea
Mijas2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 solo
Been visiting this restaurant for over 10 years after two bad experiences this year 2023 ( thought I would give them a second chance ) there won’t be a 3rd. Rude and unhelpful staff / Dirty glasses and tableware / plastic coated menu was sticky and when asked if it could be cleaned just got swapped for an even stickier one. Food was lukewarm and the steak was gristly and tasteless. Avoid it has become a tourist trap.
Written 16 August 2023
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Drew M
12 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 couples
Beautiful resturant inside but that is wher it ended for us. Very much overpriced for average food. 17.50e for a ceaser salad, 8.90e for 1 spring roll and 5.25e for a large bottle of water. i ordered pork belly and it was so tough and hard i could not cut it with a steak knife, waiter was not interested when i complained. To top the night off we we billed an extra 7e for enterainment that had not even started. a total rip off
Written 25 June 2024
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Chingy
Derbyshire264 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 friends
Have visited this restaurant many times and most recently with family and friends. The food is always and continues to be first class with a wide variety of options. The cost is very reasonable and the entertainment provided on Saturday evenings makes for a special night. Will certainly be back again. Staff too are very accommodating and pleasant to make the venue a place to want to be. Thanks
Written 21 January 2025
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MrsEScott2014
Glasgow303 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 couples
Gustos is one of our favourite places in La Cala for lunch or dinner and the friendly service and great food never disappoints BUT having visited last week we felt everything was rushed. We had two courses, wine and coffees and were in and out in just over an hour. It wasn’t a relaxing experience- we were not alone, this seems to be the norm as it looks like it’s now all about getting bottoms on seats. The food came suspiciously fast (a lovely steak and the excellent stroganoff) but no time between courses or to take time with the menu. It’s a shame it is a really busy restaurant but it is pricey for ‘fast’ food! We will go back as we do enjoy the food but we will try to pace ourselves better.
Written 15 September 2023
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Yogmart
297 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 friends
The Restaurant is well decorated and quite popular in a nice location next to Biddy Mulligans. Went here with friends and the starters to share were nice though chicken wings only had a few on the plate. For main course I had possibly the worst Pork Belly I have ever had. Normally Pork Belly is slow cooked and very tender but this was dreadful and so chewy the knife would hardly cut it. I probably should have returned it but as i was in a group I didnt bother. It was cooked but just not cooked properly. Another person at the table had it as well and theirs was the same. Don't put dishes on your menu and cook them incorrectly. Was very disappointed as everyone else's meal seemed nicer which is the only reason I gave it 3 out of 5. Would not return.
Written 2 October 2024
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David P
Wirral8 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 family
Real fall from grace where quality of good is concerned. Starters and kid's meals plonked in front of us within 5 minutes of ordering, which is always a concern. Children's spaghetti bolognese served luke warm in a roasting hot bowl (strange) and chips straight out of the bottom of the barrel. Mains came out. My burger was alright, but the steak was just awful and definitely a cheap cut. Service gives it the two stars, but this is a sad one as we have been coming here for years, but the decline is now very noticeable. It'll always get clientele due to its location, yet it's sad to see the place content with that.
Written 6 August 2023
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Pascual
Galway4 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 couples
We arrived at El Gusto at 7.30pm and we were promptly seated,within 2 minutes we were given menus and offered the drink service. All was ok up to that point, but from then on things speeded up with the waiters coming to take our order without giving us time to look at the menu.The starters came quickly and we had bearly put our cutlery down when our plates were taken from us. The same for main course waiters were passing every few minutes and looking to see if you were finished. Over the top service. The food was good,compliments to the chef. .
Written 27 February 2023
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177suzyj
Lincolnshire146 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 family
First of all I must praise the staff. It was very busy and they got it right, not rushing people and not leaving too long between courses. They worked hard all evening. My starter was delicious. I had the vegetable spring rolls. They were packed with vegetables and came with a little salad and some soy and chilli dips. I then had the salmon and spinach dish which was perfectly cooked. My husband had the mussels and then the fish pie, both were very good. He then finished with a sticky toffee pudding -delicious. It was the first time eating here and we will be back. The atmosphere was vibrant, maybe well suited for a group of people rather than the two of us.
Written 22 April 2024
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ʕ•̫͡•ʔ༄
London6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 family
Very nice eating spot. I came here with family for an evening meal and was very pleased with the dining experience. For the main meal we had the fish & chips, chicken curry, gourmet beef burger and fillet steak, followed by chocolate brownie & lemon cheesecake for dessert. All dishes were cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. Would definitely return!! 🍴😋✨
Written 22 August 2024
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sol394
Alhaurin el Grande14 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 none
I live here. I went to el Gusto on 3rd March lunchtime with 2 friends and I was very disappointed at the shabby looking California chicken wraps we had. There were hardly any avocados in them and the bit of salad was strips of cucumber. There were floppy bits of green leaves within the wrap. And the tortilla was hard and dry. Poor presentation. I asked if they had changed chefs but the waiter said they hadn’t. And to top it all the drinks have nearly doubled in price. A glass of sangria was €5,25!! A glass of house wine was €4,95! The wraps had gone up by 1€. That I can understand. I don’t think I’ll be going back there soon. Very disappointing. It used to be so good only recently. I cannot believe the change. I so recommended it to my friends. What a disappointment…
Written 3 March 2022
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sandylindsay
Larne1057 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 couples
8 of us came here for dinner. My wife and I shared a starter of hummus with pitta bread and vegetable sticks which was delicious as always. We chose an organic chardonnay wine which was a great choice with our food. My wife had the fish pie with a mashed potato topping which was excellent as always. I chose the chicken stuffed with mozzarella and wrapped in Serrano ham served in a creamy pesto sauce. Served with chips the flavour combinations of this dish were outstanding. We come here every year we stay in Mijas and we've never been disappointed. Highly recommended, but book a table.
Written 30 September 2024
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Darryl
Oban252 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2021 none
I ate there last night and it was OK. I sat myself at a table outside. It wasn't especially busy that I could tell. After a while I got the waiters attention and he gave me a Dinner menu and asked what id like to drink. I had to ask for the drinks menu. I wanted a glass or two of red wine. There was only one choice of red wine by the glass (Pura Cepa would be my preferred wine bar pre dinner in this case). They did have a half bottle of a slightly better red, but they didn't have any when I asked for one! I saw Calve's liver & Bacon on the menu and had that cooked pink with Veg & Mashed potatoes. It came with Onion gravy which was nice. As with most Spanish restaurants, it was totally under seasoned or not at all. Almost all food improves with seasoning - luckily they had some salt on an adjacent table. The service was ok. there was an English guy who might have been the restaurant manager and he was efficient and polite. They didn't try to upsell me any thing else after I finished, the only red wine by the glass was reasonable for the money and Id have ordered another one. So id give it 3/5. Food OK Service OK but nothing to get excited about.
Written 11 November 2021
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