Spanish Ventas

Restaurante La Moreno
This family run venta is only a ten minute walk away from the apartments at El Limonar if you don´t fancy driving. Turn left out of the golf course back towards Fuengirola and look for the sign on the right hand side only a few hundred metres down the road.
The decor is fairly basic, as in most ventas, but the prices are good and the portions tend to be quite large. New for 2007 is a redesigned outdoor terrace at the back of the building with access to a childrens play area.
My personal recommendation is for the Patella de Cordero Horno, or oven roasted shoulder of lamb.
They cook the lamb very long and slow until the meat just falls off the bone - I never go for a starter if I am having this dish as generally there is enough lamb to feed two or three people at normal portion size, absolutely fantastic!
Also their mixed paella has had many rave reviews so give it a try.
Open every night except Tuesday, very popular with the Spanish later in the evening and on Sunday lunchtime.
We have heard a few guests complain about the service but we have never had a problem, possibly as we try to speak Spanish with the staff, and we never want burger and chips!

Restaurante El Golf
This restaurant is on the urbanisation and is an easy ten minute walk away, just far enough to work up an appetite.
The terraces have views over the golf course, the staff are friendly, the service is unhurried, what more do you need?
They do a superb lunchtime set menu that is under 10 euros. Possibly the only meal you would need in a day as the portions are generous.
The night time atmosphere is relaxed and intimate and the food is superb.
Well Recommended

Hoyo 19
Again this restaurant is only a short distance away from Mijas Golf. Out of the golf course, turn left and go past Restaurante La Moreno. You will see Hoyo 19 on the left just past the T junction.
They do a very basic three course meal with half a bottle of wine per person for under 12 euros.
The choice is limited but they do provide childrens menus and there is a play area outside for the kids after they have finished eating.
Very popular with families.

Las Viandes
This small family run restaurant is one of those hidden treasures. Situated at the castle end of Fuengirola it is popular with residents, both English and Spanish.
The menu is extensive, the 'menu del diá' is well priced, and the food is always superb.
We try to keep this one to ourselves so if you want directions you will have to ask us!

La Luna
This restaurant is situated less than ten minutes away in an urbanisation below Mijas Pueblo.
They provide a comprehensive menu at very reasonable rates. The food is excellent, the service is efficient and friendly and the decor is charming.
Definitely recommended for a pleasant evening out.