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Los Tres Pepes
One of Marbella's oldest chiringuitos (est. 1952, on Playa de la Fontanilla since 1959)
- Where
- Playa de la Fontanilla
- Since
- 1952
- The eyebrow
- Bandeja de Mariscos (seafood platter for 2): €129.00
- Worth knowing
- 26-36 (mains, e.g. sole fillet 28.90, lamb chops 26, sirloin 28, paella for two 36); espeto fish run 23.90/piece up to 52-58/kg for premium species
About this chiringuito
Los Tres Pepes is a long-established chiringuito on Playa de la Fontanilla. Its official site describes Spanish Mediterranean cooking centred on espeto, including sardines and larger fish grilled over an open fire, alongside shellfish, paella, fried fish and meat dishes. The dining spaces include a covered terrace and a beachfront plaza beside the paseo. Compare the named fish and portion when checking menu prices: a sardine espeto and a larger fish order are different purchases. Use the restaurant’s own menu and contact links for current choices and table availability.
Contact & location in Marbella
- Address
- CAlle Arcos 1 Playa de la Fontanilla, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
- Phone
- 952 77 89 30
- Directions
- Directions
Highlights
- Beach chiringuito on Playa Fontanilla; opened 1952 at Playa Faro, moved here 1959
- Current owners Peter & Jackie Osborne took over the business in 2006
- Known for espeto (skewer-grilled fish), especially rodaballo and wild fish over 1kg
- Owner Peter Osborne won 2nd prize in a regional espeto (grilled-fish) competition
- Covered terrace seats ~100; circular beachfront plaza seats ~80
Los Tres Pepes, answered
Where exactly is Los Tres Pepes on Playa de la Fontanilla?
It sits at the first arc (arco) of the beach closest to Marbella's old town, reached by stairs or a ramp from the paseo marítimo. The current site has been in use since 1959, after the chiringuito opened a few hundred metres away in 1952.
What should you order at Los Tres Pepes?
Espeto (sardines or a larger wild fish skewered and grilled over an open wood fire on the sand) is the dish the kitchen is known for, including turbot and other catch over a kilo.
Does Los Tres Pepes take reservations?
Yes, by phone (+34 952 77 89 30), email, or third-party platforms such as Resy. Walk-ins are accepted but tables fill fast in high season, so booking ahead is advised for lunch with a sea view.
Last checked: 25 August 2026
Checked by Vernon Marsh on 25 August 2026