about
El Nacional is a contemporary take on traditional Spanish cuisine in the heart of Málaga. It is part of Grupo Cervantes and led by its director, Romina Di Lorenzo, alongside chef Álvaro Ávila.
Here, tradition is reinterpreted with a contemporary sensibility and thoughtful approach, through honest cooking, familiar flavors, and a calm atmosphere that invites you to sit and stay awhile. A meeting place where respect for the product and the craft sets the pace.
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Experience
We focus on what matters: the product, the pace, and the experience. A cuisine of clear, honest flavors in a space that invites you to stay. Because sitting down at the table, when everything is done right, is a return to simplicity.
