El Paquebote

El Paquebote has been a go-to spot in La Manga del Mar Menor since 1997, built around Mediterranean rice dishes, fresh fish, and tapas that have kept locals coming back for decades. You get the full package here — an open terrace with sweeping Mar Menor views, a climate-controlled dining room, and a smoking area, so there's a spot for everyone whatever the weather. It's the kind of family-run place where the food feels genuinely regional, not dressed up for tourists.