La Tasca - Benalmádena

Not sure where all of the good reviews on the food are coming from as this was the worst meal I’ve ever had abroad. Ordered pasta Arabiatta for myself along with paella and fajitas for others I was with. Waited around an hour for it to come out and when it did my pasta looked and tasted like pasta with some passata poured over the top. Not great at all and also more expensive than a delicious pasta at an Italian restaurant on the marina we visited later on. Fajitas came with three tiny wraps and my friend did not enjoy her paella. Avoid

The staff need a personality transplant lovely view … nice drinks but rude staff… really let the place down … seriously if your not into customer service get another job

Partner and I came by for a quick drink and a bite to eat after a day exploring. Approx 8 members of staff wandering about and still took us 10 minutes to order? I’m hungry and waiting for a pizza, I watch one of the staff come out with said pizza (obviously a mistake had been made in the kitchen this happens, I know, I work in the industry) but he proceeds to sit down and eat it RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME and gesturing to his other colleagues to come and have some! Wildly unprofessional! It took 30 minutes to get my pizza, partner ordered a beer which took another 10 minutes. There’s a handful of tables so it’s clear they are not busy, just belligerent. The bill took another 15 minutes to arrive for no reason, as I’m watching them chat and stand on phones? I always try to be empathetic in these circumstances, being a restaurant manager myself and seeing how difficult things can be, but I just couldn’t believe the neglect the staff showed us. Really disappointing.

First night in town, so busy both Hangry after flight. Should have realised when you have one menu, but about 6/7 different kitchens on menu. Continue walking and try one the restaurant on the next level up

Puerto marina is beautiful stopped here for tapas and cocktails, tapas was average and cocktails super strong. Enjoyed the prawn pil pil, spanish omelete and chorzio the best. Service was abit hit and miss but overall a cute location.