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Halal & Vegetarian Indian Dining in Estepona

A colourful vegetarian Indian thali with paneer, dal and saag at MAA Estepona

Finding a restaurant where everyone at the table is genuinely catered for can be a challenge — especially when your group includes halal diners, vegetarians and spice lovers all at once. MAA Indian Restaurant in Estepona was built around exactly this idea: authentic Indian cooking that welcomes every guest.

100% halal certified

Every meat dish on the menu is prepared with halal-certified ingredients, so Muslim diners can order freely across the entire card — from tandoori mixed grills to rich lamb curries — with complete confidence. This is one of the reasons families across Estepona, Marbella and the wider Costa del Sol choose MAA for celebrations and everyday dinners alike.

A vegetarian menu that isn't an afterthought

Indian cuisine has one of the richest vegetarian traditions in the world, and the MAA menu celebrates it. Vegetable dishes are cooked with the same care as everything else — never a bland side dish:

  • Sag Paneer — cottage cheese in a velvety spinach sauce.
  • Dal Tarka — lentils tempered with garlic, onion and tomato.
  • Channa Masala — chickpeas simmered in aromatic spices.
  • Bombay Aloo & Alo Gobi — comforting spiced potato classics.
  • Vegetable biryani, korma and jalfrezi for a full vegetarian main.

Easy to eat vegan, too

Many of the vegetable curries are naturally dairy-free, and the kitchen is happy to adapt dishes for vegan guests — just ask when you order. Freshly baked breads, fragrant rice and cooling raita round out any plant-based meal.

Something for the whole family

With a dedicated kids' menu and mild options alongside the spicier specialities, no one is left out. Book a table or order takeaway seven days a week — the kitchen is open 13:00 to 23:30. Call +34 952 729 184 to reserve.

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Taste it for yourself

Dine in on our terrace or order takeaway — open daily 13:00–23:30.