🌟 La Esencia de Valencia en un Plato 🌟 Este lugar se ha convertido en mi rincón favorito por una razón. Ofrece la mejor calidad de auténtica cocina tradicional española y valenciana que se puede encontrar actualmente en Valencia. El servicio es inmediato y la reacción perfecta desde el primer segundo. Cada plato se sirve en la cantidad justa y su sabor es la pura esencia auténtica española: una "bomba tradicional" de sabor inigualable. Las Tapas Valencianas son totalmente recomendables al 100%. Si amas la comida real, este es tu sitio.

Una absoluta delicia. Las zamburiñas son top pero todo lo demás igual es bueno, sobretodo las gambas y calamares. Pedimos como 7 tapas diferentes y todas muy buenas. Siempre lleno y por buen motivo.

The curious eater

Tucked away in the historic heart of Valencia near the Mercado Central, this rustic, time-honored bar offers a rare escape from the typical tourist trail into a world of genuine Spanish soul. Eschewing modern trends for weathered wooden tables and a traditional atmosphere, the shop is run by seasoned Spanish gentlemen who provide warm, old-school service and take orders entirely from memory. The menu focuses on honest, market-fresh tapas that prioritize authentic flavor over flashy presentation, making it the kind of local secret that Valencians themselves recommend. We had the patata bravas, grilled squid and the shellfish salad, each of them wonderful!

+2

Ian Stamp

Probably the best 'tapas' bar in the centre of the city! Always busy with tourists and locals, serving tapas ('raciones' really) of fried fish, octopus, squid, prawns, cockles, peppers, salads and all the other typical Spanish dishes. Sit at the bar for the best atmosphere. Ask for a 'media' (half) portion if not hungry or you want to try more things.

+2

unimpressed squidward

I have rated this place based on how genuine it felt. For the best experience, just sit at the countertop right next to the food. Restaurant is tourist friendly with menu cards in English, but has enough local foot traffic to convey authenticity. Very welcoming atmosphere. Excellent location by the Mercat Market. The shop can be crowded during lunch. Try this place if you are at the vicinity!

Ricardo Pereira

It's a place that not many tourists know about, but it's a truly authentic Spanish bar right in the city center, close to the Mercado Central and La Lonja de la Seda. It's a rustic, traditional spot that has been around for many years, don't expect anything fancy or modern here, but rather the charm of an old local bar full of history and character. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd hope for in a typical Spanish bar: simple wooden tables, both indoor and outdoor seating, and locals enjoying their tapas and drinks. The staff are elderly Spanish gentlemen who take orders from memory, give great recommendations, and treat you with genuine warmth. The food is very good, traditional tapas just like you'd find anywhere in Spain, fresh and full of flavor. It's the kind of place that locals themselves would recommend, far from the touristy restaurants that try too hard to impress. Here, everything feels real and authentic. If you want to experience true Spanish flavors and atmosphere in the historic center of Valencia, this is definitely a place worth visiting.

+6

BravoEddie

We love their tapas, fesh seafood is always delicious and the service is quick and friendly. We went twice in order to taste more and all dishes are just satisfying.

+5

Georgie Roborgh

Great food and great service!! Reasonably priced too.

zeekay olee

Located in a vibrant street in the old town near mercat central this place offers a variety of items to suit every taste and budget. To start off i had an orange juice, fried fish tapas, the anchogies with vinegar tapas, and the bread with tomatoe The juice was fresh and tasted good The fried fish were crispy and tates great not too salty or oily. The anchovies were absolutely mouthwatering they were jot salty and the contrast with the vinegar so simple yet tasty Tapas arr of fair price for quality but they offer sandwiches and main dishes rhat are quite affordabletheir wine and drinks are also pretty cheap for thei location. Staff are friendly

J van der L

Great tapas place. Mix of locals and tourists. Friendly staff. Sometimes a bit chaotic but the food they serve is freshly made in the small kitchen.

+3

Chisa K

There was a bit of confusion among tourists about how to line up, but this tapas spot is loved by both locals and visitors. Fresh dishes come out quickly. It was crowded during the Christmas season and cold outside, but definitely worth the wait!

Dominika Jurczak (Myniowska)

If you're looking for an authentic Spanish experience, this place is a must-visit! The food was absolutely delicious—calamari, pimientos de padrón, and patatas bravas were all perfectly prepared. The white wine from Valencia was a delightful pairing. Our waiter was attentive and friendly, adding to the great atmosphere. Best spot for a Saturday lunch in the sun! Highly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

milica stepanovic

Great location, great food, friendly staff. We got artichokes, garlic shrimps, mixed plate with fried squid and croquettes, bread with tomatoes and some olives. Everything was good! You can also order at the counter and pick what looks best - you’ll probably have trouble deciding since everything looks amazing. Prepare for some wait time to sit down, it’s very busy but in a charming kind of way, the atmosphere is great. The food comes fast once you have a seat. The beer was also tasty and refreshing. It’s a bit pricey but I would definitely recommend visiting!

eunju choi

It is always crowded and exuberant. All dishes are fresh. If you couldn't find suitable tapas bar in the mercado, this bar would the best choice. In the evening, you may stand a line to occupy a table. There are so many residents to enjoy their evening. I recommend a small tipping for the waiters.

+1

Winston Lim

The best tapas options and quality in Valencia. Just in front of the market, lots of atmosphere going on especially during sunny season. John is really helpful and would recommend dishes in the photo.

+1

MARIFE A

The service guy Julian was very honest, the price of the food was reasonable and affordable . Great service . I was surprised Valencia your customer service was amazing. Taxi are way better than 🇫🇷 France👎 Valencia, Spain ❤️🙏😍. Keep up your great service and honest to all tourist.👏👏👏👏

+2

Katrina F

I loved loved loved eating here! I was dining alone and sat at the bar. The staff was friendly, funny, and helpful. I got the whole fried fish and pulpo and olives and a couple of beers and left with a full belly and happy heart. I only wish the plates were a little smaller so I could have tried more things.

+5

We had a small selection of their fish tapas and vegetable dishes and the food was tremendous. The staff were also very friendly.

We had a small selection of their fish tapas and vegetable dishes and the food was tremendous. The staff were also very friendly.

We had a small selection of their fish tapas and vegetable dishes and the food was tremendous. The staff were also very friendly.

Great spot right outside the Central Mercato in Valencia. Wait to get a table outside but there is also wonderful bar seating inside. The grilled squid is great , and we loved the anchovy and che…

Great spot right outside the Central Mercato in Valencia. wait to get a table outside but there is also wonderful bar seating inside. The grilled squid is great , and we loved the anchovy and chees…

Lovely authentic tapas bar opposite the central market. A short wait for a space around 2100 hours but worth it. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had chicken croquettes, garlic prawns, fri…

Lovely authentic tapas bar opposite the central market. A short wait for a space around 2100 hours but worth it. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had chicken croquettes, garlic prawns, fri…

The tapas were authentic. We had the Bravas portables and fried fish washed down with Sangria. Perfecto! The service was spot on, and it was very reasonably priced and in a great location by the Ce…

Lo recomiendo: No importa cuantos años pasen, ellos continúa dado exactamente el mismo servicio y la misma comida que la primera vez que lo probé. ( Es un plus, que estando donde están no decaigan) 1. Servicio eficiente. ✅ 2. Buena comida a buen precio.✅ 3. Excelente ubicación para la zona en la que está.✅ 4. Disfrutas de una terraza concurrida y con sol.✅ 5. Tienes que probarlo.✳️ - Croquetas de jamón * - Fritura de gambas * - Ensaladilla PD: Las croquetas de bacalao tenían muy buena pinta. Felicitar la eficiencia y simpatía de los camareros.

Sitio tradicional, barato sin más pretensiones. El servicio fantástico, cocina muy ágil y el entorno el del mercado central, es decir, con bastante ambiente. El precio muy razonable. Cenamos por unos 14€ a base de tapas, raciones y montaditos. No tomamos vino. Se anuncian como freiduría y quizás esta es la parte más flojita que tienen, ya que las cosas fritas estaban muy aceitosas.

Bar de tapas que ya solo por el buen servicio y la ubicación merece aunque sea una cervecita con unas bravas. Cierto que las raciones no son abundantes pero calidad-precio razonable. Eso si, el precio de las bebidas un poco desfasado. No se si el en el resto de valencia te cobran 3,30€ por consumición. Evitar hora punta para no esperar a coger mesa.

Nacido a la sombra del Mercado Central en los años cincuenta, Boatella ha sobrevivido a la gentrificación manteniendo el pulso de la Valencia más auténtica. Sus azulejos han visto pasar generaciones de clientes que buscan el sabor del producto fresco sin artificios ni manteles de hilo. Comer aquí es participar en un caos perfectamente coreografiado. El ritmo es frenético. La tortilla de patatas, de dimensiones casi irreales, llega a la mesa jugosa y honesta, compitiendo en protagonismo con unas alcachofas fritas que son pura seda. No busques tranquilidad; el estruendo de los platos y el griterío del personal forman parte del peaje necesario. La fritura es impecable y el precio, una anomalía por su sensatez. Es cocina de mercado en su estado más puro y ruidoso. Si soportas el barullo, la recompensa es total.Visita obligatoria si estás en Valencia.

+1

Ufuk Baykas Ozkan

A bit touristy (right next to Mercar Central) but the food quality doesn't drop. Very convenient place to stop by and enjoy some seafood before continuing

Denis Dan

Tapas are tasty, and portions are small. The price is high. Be careful!!! They brought us a bill more than we ordered. Almost twice as expensive. Excellent interesting place. Conveys a Spanish mood. Interesting for tourists.

+1

이하정

This place always seemed the most crowded. I guess this is a local restaurant. You can see the menu if you ask them to bring it, and the most of the time they just order it at the bar. The fried shrimp was delicious, but the price is slightly high(9euros). So it would be good to stop by at least once as it is a local restaurant.

+1

Berat Onur Ersen

Not a super classy one but a pop-up tapas bar just across Mercat Central Valencia. Ideal for a quick bite. Service is fast, prices are average maybe a little more than ordinary tapas places cos' that is what you pay for when you eat pure sea food. Fully fried shrimps and fish were delicious.

+1

Despite this being in the touristy heart of Valencia we went on a recommendation and it was surprisingly good. Very fresh tapas, great service and all at a reasonable price. The waiter went the ext…

Despite this being in the touristy heart of Valencia we went on a recommendation and it was surprisingly good. Very fresh tapas, great service and all at a reasonable price. The waiter went the e…

The waiter is constantly asking to order more. You order some Manchego and he comes up with a big plate full of Ham, if you tell him you didn't order that he takes it back, but in the end he left i…

Very nice traditional tapas in a very good location outside the Central Market. Very reasonable but very popular you will need to queue at busy times but worth the wait.

They microwave their pre-cooked food. Dont go here and if you do. Do not eat their calamares. Nice area tough and the wine was okay.

I went to Boatella Tapas with some friends for dinner and had a great experience. The food was good, the service was excellent and the price was very reasonable. The staff was kind, friendly and at…

Todo un atrapa turistas por estar en frente del mercado central y ser zona de turisteo la verdad, lo que se ve en las fotos son raciones enteras, las olivas eran 2’5€ y 12€ la sepia, muy caro para la mínima cantidad que ha sido (además el plato de la sepia era plato pequeño), la atención ha sido buena pero la calidad de la comida bastante deficiente, no repetiría

daniel rayworth

Food was so so nothing to shout about. Service was a little slow and felt forgotten but to be fair to the waiters it was very busy so that had alot on their plate. Tables and chairs very crammed outside together. If you are big eaters wouldn't recommend, as portion sizes are small and it would be an expensive meal to properly fill up.

Situ in lovely area,very busy but worth waiting for food.Was unlucky with the waiter who was rude, forgot order and was unable to explain menu.

Para ser un sitio típico de paellas y raciones esperábamos una paella "aceptable". Comprobamos que no fue así, un arroz blanco tiene mas sabor. Solo se salva el pescado frito, poca cantidad pero rico... Es una pena que nuestros establecimientos dejen una imagen tan lamentable a la gente de fuera...

We went on a Sunday lunch since the Mercado was closed. We ordered few seafood dishes and they were terrible. They cooked them ahead and leave them outside in a non refrigerated display (outside was …

We went on a Sunday lunch since the Mercado was closed. We ordered few seafood dishes and they were terrible. They cooked them ahead and leave them outside in a non refrigerated display (outside wa…

This is what they call a tourist trap. We ordered meatballs in tomato sauce, Aqua de Valencia and fried shrimps. The tomato sauce was water with a redish color with some pees swimming in them. Th…

Una pena, este siempre ha sido unos de mis bares de tapas preferidos. Ahora enfocado al turismo, bien. Pero además de incrementar los precios la calidad pésima. Muy triste. Si seguimos así además de perder la calidad de nuestros bares de siempre, qué imagen estamos dando de nuestra gastronomía? Tellinas pasadas y saladas, literalmente con mucha sal por encima. Sepia pasada y dura, sin sabor. Con mucho dolor digo que no voy a volver más.

Un engaña turistas en toda regla, el morro es tocino frito y las raciones, tanto la media como la entera son excesivamente pobres, lo único decente ha sido el pan del bocadillo de sepia que también ha sido escaso el relleno de sepia y estaba algo dura. El servicio profesional y rápido.