Malagón
Spanish restaurant · Charleston ·
Spanish tapas, wines, and market goods in a cozy spot
Spanish tapas, wines, and market goods in a cozy spot
"a cozy spot for traditional Spanish tapas in Charleston, South Carolina." - Erin Perkins
"Tucked off King Street in a small, unassuming space with an old-world ambience—shelves of wines and imported produce and an open kitchen—I found Chef Juan Cassalett’s tapas-focused Spanish menu to be precise and deceptively simple. Dishes like a fried rabbit leg with a savory crème fraîche dipping sauce and the la bomba de la Barceloneta (diced pork stuffed inside mashed potato and then fried) surprise in the best way, while the arros con cangrejo, a paella-style dish tossed with crab, delights with each bite; Spanish wines steal the spotlight on an interesting list." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Tucked off King Street in a small, old‑world space with shelves of wines and imported produce and an open kitchen, I found Chef Juan Cassalett’s tapas‑focused Spanish menu precise and deceptively simple—fried rabbit leg with savory crème fraîche, la bomba de la Barceloneta (diced pork stuffed inside mashed potato and fried), and an arros con cangrejo paella‑style dish tossed with crab all delight, and a thoughtful list of Spanish wines steals the spotlight." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Earned one Michelin star in the South guide, meaning “High-quality cooking, worth a stop.”" - Henna Bakshi
"From the moment you enter the galley-shaped, bustling room with a shoppable wall of Spanish groceries, it’s clear this is a high-energy Spanish spot: clams with herbs and white wine, charcuterie, almond-stuffed dates wrapped in ham, and seasonal gazpacho stand out. Seasonal fish often sources locally from fisherman Mark Marhefka, adding to the market-to-table sense." - Stephanie Burt
