Malaga Tapas & Bar
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 236-8020
- Price:
- $
- Specialties:
- Happy Hour
- Best of Citysearch:
- Romantic Bar 2007, Wine Bar 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Tue 5pm-12pm, Wed-Sat 5pm-2am
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
05/16/2008 Posted by agdbrddr
I can't believe the slew of negative reviews. I have eaten here many times and the food is always great. The wine pours are huge, really more like two glasses.
04/19/2008 Posted by kcf78749
I've only been to this place once, but I thought it was fabulous. I met someone for a first date on a Thursday for the happy hour (which was very reasonably priced). It wasn't crowded, but wasn't like a ghost town either. Our waiter was polite, and the ambience was lovely. This would be a great place to go for a girls' night out, or go to the happy hour before going somewhere else for the evening.
Pros: food, happy hour prices, mojitos
Cons: having to walk up and down stairs while you're walking on the sidewalk to get to Malaga
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