Dining in La Línea
From tapas bars to beachside chiringuitos, discover where and what to eat.
Tapas Bars
La Línea is packed with traditional tapas bars where you can hop from one to the next. Many still serve a free tapa with each drink, a tradition that has faded elsewhere in Spain. Head to the streets around Plaza de la Iglesia for the best concentration.
Seafood
Being a coastal city, La Línea excels at fresh seafood. Look for pescaito frito (fried fish), gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns), and fresh tuna from the Strait of Gibraltar. The fish market area has several excellent restaurants serving the catch of the day.
Chiringuitos
Beach bars line the Poniente seafront, serving cold drinks, grilled sardines, and paella with your toes in the sand. Open seasonally from spring through autumn, chiringuitos are essential to the La Línea summer experience.
International Cuisine
The cross-border community has brought diverse dining options. You will find Indian, Chinese, Italian, and British-style pubs alongside traditional Spanish restaurants, especially in the streets near the border.