Malaga Tapas & Bar
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 236-8020
- Price:
- $
- Specialties:
- Happy Hour, Martini
- Best of Citysearch:
- Romantic Bar 2007, Wine Bar 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 11am-2pm, 5pm-10pm, Thu 11am-2pm, 5pm-11pm, Fri 11am-2pm, 5pm-12am, Sat 11pm-3pm, 5pm-12am, Sun 11pm-3pm, 5pm-10pm
Message from Malaga Tapas & Bar
Now Serving Weekend Brunch & Lunch at Our NEW 2nd Street Location!
- Weekend Brunch
- Now Serving Lunch
- Tapas & Wine Bar
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Editorial Review for Malaga Tapas & Bar – by Tara Fatemi
In Short
Spanish-themed paintings adorn the walls, brick and wood accents are highlighted by soft lighting. Stools line the long bar and immense wine racks are everywhere. Attentive waitstaff and bartenders offer wise recommendations to novice or expert wine fans. Menu highlights include: fried calamari, kalamata olive tapenade served with pita bread and a delightful tiramisu with an exquisitely light texture and just the right balance of delicate sweetness and strong brandy-espresso flavors.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkHundreds of wines are available by the glass or bottle. Recommended: bold Marques del Riscal Rioja. Wine flights are affordable and include a menu describing character and drinking order.
When to GoCall ahead for info on Chef Duran's frequent Tuesday night cooking and wine classes.
Happy HourCome in for happy hour Mon-Sat 5pm-7pm for a selection of $3 reds and whites, or pair the glass with a tapa for $6.
User Reviews for Malaga Tapas & Bar
11/25/2008 Posted by memayo
I was a fan of Malaga when they had their smaller location next to Cedar St., so I was excited to try out the new location downtown off of 2nd St. The space is much larger but still has the long bar and the decor the other location had. They've also added a nice patio out front and have some great happy hour specials (glass of wine and tapas for less than $10)! I was with a large group and we ordered a variety of dishes but the Queso de Cabra Frito con Miel was my favorite! The calamari is pretty tasty as well. This is a great place to sit out on the patio with a glass of wine or if you are with a large group, move your party indoors. They definitely have the space to accomodate.
11/24/2008 Posted by gwta78703
I've always been a fan of Malaga on 4th Street, so I was eager to try out the new location. The space looks great, but our experience there was terrible. I met a couple friends here for happy hour on a Thursday. The restaurant was not busy at all, so I'm not sure how to explain the slow, inattentive service. Our cheese plate was pathetic and unsatisfying (bland cheese and fruit on a small salad plate, the whole thing generously sprinkled with paprika ... not exactly great presentation) so we ordered a few other tapas. These were absolutely horrible and we ended up sending them back (something I never do) and canceling our order for the 2nd bottle of wine. The waitress was totally apathetic and did nothing to help the situation. We paid for our 1 bottle of wine and went down the street to Cru. There we were happy to find exemplary service, and fresh, delicious appetizers. I was hugely disappointed with Malaga, and will not be going back.
Pros: ambience, decor, location
Cons: service, food
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