Glasgow has a number of tapas restaurants but perhaps the most inconspicuous is Malaga Tapas tucked away on St Andrew’s Road in Glasgow’s south side.

It’s location near, well not really near anywhere, means it is easy to miss.

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However the restaurant’s colourful interior decked out in retro Spanish memorabilia, authenticity (it is run by a Spanish family) and delicious Iberian tapas from the Andalusian region of Spain means it has acquired a dedicated and passionate following from 5pm customers.

Reviews

It is one of the top reviewed restaurants on 5pm.co.uk, averaging 4.5/5 from 269 reviews.

At time of press, the most recent reviews included:

“We have been to this great little restaurant loads now and it never disappoints. Friendly staff and just a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Loads to choose from on the menu and always some great new dishes to try from the Specials board. The staff always take time to explain the dishes or recommend new dishes for you to try. This place is quite simply perfect. If you haven’t been you really are missing out.“

“Great value for money. Great food. Superb choice. Second time we’ve been there in as many weeks.“

“Wonderful friendly service, wonderful ambience and delicious food….the best tapas I have ever tasted!“

Authenticity

If these reviews aren’t enough to convince you, this very own blogger recently visited Malaga Tapas with a friend who lived in Madrid for three years and, as a result, has a very high benchmark of what she considers to be authentic tapas.

She was delighted to find a dish she had never seen in any other tapas restaurant in Glasgow on the specials board (a chorizo and lentil stew she had for lunch every day in Madrid) and as a result Malaga Tapas received her not easily earned stamp of approval.

Photos

For a bit of extra persuasion, here’s some photos of the dishes at Malaga Tapas. Warning: they may make your mouth water.

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20% a la carte discount OR £12.95 for 3 tapas + dessert on a la carte menu OR £12.95 for 3 tapas on a la carte menu + glass of sangria OR All tapas £2.95 on a la carte menu OR £7.99 for 3 tapas on a la carte menu (lunch) at Malaga Tapas when booking on 5pm.

For more tapas restaurants in Glasgow visit 5pm dining.

For more restaurants in Glasgow’s south side visit Piece of my City Glasgow south side.