Their margaritas are great! My husband ordered skirt steak burrito and mine was al pastor. They…read morewere both good although it needs salsa or spicy sauce like Tapatio to enhance the flavor.

Great owner with authentic Mexican food. You cannot go wrong!!read more

Love this small well thought out bar in the center of El Carmen. This winning combination of…read morewonderfully balanced boozy cocktails, 100% vegan fare and caña that draws a select, multi-national crowd. Tell Nicole (owner & bartender) Steven and Carlos say hi - it won't get you anything but I don't want her to forget us!

One of the places to dance Hiphop and R&B on Wednesdays night at Valencia. It for all ages but the…read moreyoung crowds are more but they're all gentle and cool. The drinks are cheap and affordable. It a nice place to hangout with friends if you don't want to dance either. I recommend it.

Friendly, local, cool. Initiate…read more Nixe is in a neighbourhood of gastropubs and tapas bars, younger crowds and a good vibe. This place is off a side street, but well worth the diversion. Welcoming staff - husband and wife. All smiles and warmth, they were happy to make food and drink recommendations to a Valencia novice that got my evening off to a great start. I had a half-size cheese and meat platter that was freshly prepared and served quickly. A local IPA recommended was a perfect accompaniment. I had to follow up with the smoked sardine tostas- simple yet divine! The sardines were plump and juicy, subtly smoky. Unfortunately these smoky little fish are bought from a fishmonger - nothing I can take back home with me. Afterwards they were happy to suggest some off the tourist track sights to see.

Located in the medieval neighborhood of El Carmen, this charming restaurant is known for their…read morepaella. We came at 10:30 pm on a Saturday and the place was packed. We didn't have reservations but the paella Gods were with us that night because a table just happened to be leaving allowing us to be seated within 10 minutes. We sat outside by narrow alley. It was slightly chilly but the alley made for interesting people watching. We started with the Squid Salad served with grilled onions and zucchini. The squid was super tender and perfectly seasoned. However we came for the paella and it did not disappoint. We ordered the Lobster Paella. It arrived piping hot. Along with chopped pieces of lobsters still in the shell, the dish also had nuggets of shrimp, bay scallops and mini squid rings. But the start attraction was the rice. Wonderful depth of flavor from the broth and infused seafood. The socarrat, the slightly burnt, crispy layer on the bottom of the pan is the key indicator of a well made paella and this one knocked it out of the park. Service was very friendly but slow. Not sure if was because they had a packed house and understaffed. Next time we would prefer to sit inside. Some people waiting outside for a table were smoking a few feet from us which was annoying . Happy Eating!!

The food is great. Good services in the heart of Valencia city! Definitely comping back!read more