Photo: S. Rae from Scotland, UK · CC BY 2.0 · editedEl Chiringuito
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About
El Chiringuito is a seaside restaurant in Altea on Spain’s Costa Blanca, specializing in paella, grilled meats and appetizers.
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S. Rae from Scotland, UK · CC BY 2.0 · edited
Why go
- Grilled meat was El Chiringuito’s original dish and remains one of its most ordered.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 00:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 – 00:00
Wednesday10:00 – 00:00
Thursday10:00 – 00:00
Friday10:00 – 00:00
Saturday10:00 – 00:00
Sunday10:00 – 00:00
Good to know
LunchDinnerLate NightFull BarHighchairs AvailableOutdoor SeatingParking AvailableReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceTakeout
Dishes to try
- House paella with meat, vegetables and chickpeas
- Vegetable, mixed and seafood paellas, arroz a banda, black rice and fideuà
- Grilled meat with a foil-wrapped baked potato, served with a spoon
- Bread and alioli
Booking a table
- To reserve a table, call +34 966 88 04 65.
Atmosphere
- The restaurant has outdoor tables.
Good for
- Families A children's play area has carers while parents eat; highchairs are available, and children can play while diners linger after the meal.
- Groups The restaurant hosts birthdays, family meals and company dinners.
Dietary options
- Vegetarian Vegetable paella provides a vegetarian option.
History
The restaurant has hosted an annual meal with the Asociación contra el Cáncer and given away sangria during local paella or coca festivities.
- 1997The Olivares-Ripoll family opened El Chiringuito after Jesús “El Jumillano” left his drinks-distribution job. It began with grilled meats, bread and alioli; paella followed repeated customer requests.
Accessibility
- Parking Parking is available.
Sources: El Chiringuito de Altea · Más de 20 años con vosotros | El Chiringuito de… · La Carta | El Chiringuito de Altea · checked 12 Oct 2026
Where
Partida Carretera de l'Albir 13, Altea
- Website
- elchiringuitoaltea.com/
- Phone
- 966880465
Questions and answers
Can I pay by credit card at El Chiringuito?
Yes, credit cards are accepted.
Does El Chiringuito offer takeaway?
Yes, takeaway is available.
Does El Chiringuito have a bar?
Yes, it has a full bar and serves alcohol.
Is parking available at El Chiringuito?
Yes, including validated parking.
Does El Chiringuito offer table service?
Yes, table service is available.
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