Local bar and tapas spot in the old city with nice outdoor tables on a stretch with several other…read morespots. The tapas is not the standard US fare; interesting and good. Good service; reasonable prices. Worth a visit but go a little early; limited capacity that fills up

Without knowing a thing, we sat down at El Botijo based on the crowd of folks clearly enjoying…read morethemselves. This is a local hangout, and only Spanish is spoken. However, we made ourselves understood and ordered wine and tapas. Unfortunately, the tapas were not made to order and the chicken with cheese was overly rich and the coquettes bland. Yet, El Botijo was a bundle of fun and sometimes eating out isn't always about the food. El Botijo is a good time and that often is missing even when the food is great.

Delicious! Everything was deliciously prepared and the service was friendly and helpful…read more Do many fresh and yummy cheeses, we loved it. Also good sangria with great ambiance

A café eith nice interior offering mediterranean food. it was listed as closed until 17:30 but as…read morei passed by at 13:15 it was open. I ordered paella valenciana, which came out real fast, but felt pre-cooked and reheated. Nothing to be excited about. Ambiance: British and American music from the 80-ies - phil collins, rick ashley, etc. Really enoying and tottalky out of touch with the historical area in which the place is located. No locals inside, mostly tourists and international students taking summer classes at the Spanish language school nearby.

Best and unique bar in Valencia the last 30 years at least. Few changes in all this operation time…read moreserving few appetizers and great sandwiches plus an excellent menu of the day. As a cocktails bar #1 Prices and quality also the best deal in town.

This is well worth searching out for an authentic local, but slightly quirky, experience…read more The do NOT advertise the fact they serve food/tapas/platas combinados at all so you need to ask for "La Lista". Then they can do a lot more than is actually on "La Lista" - such as a mixed salad (ensalada mixta) and a side dish of chips (patasas fritas). Just ask!! Obviously popular with the local Spanish - I think the 3 times we visited we were the only "foreigners" in the place!! Excellent service, excellent quality of food and very reasonable prices. They are actually open from 08:00 to 01:30 7 days a week!! Highly recxommended!!

Visited twice in two days. Always a line to sit inside as they don't take reservations. Inside…read moreis the charm although they have outdoor seating. Decorated from a time long ago with a laid back atmosphere. Open late -3 am. They offer a light Breakfast and some Tapas but the main draw is their Orange Liquor drink (Aqua de Valencia) as well Cocktails. Tea, Coffee and desserts are also options. First visit sat outside and had a Majou. Tasty local Lager. I was curious about the Grand Mariner coffee. Turns out it doesn't have Grand Mariner in it and so an orange aromatic coffee. Strong with a hint of Orange. I liked it. Second visit I ended up sitting inside as this Hostess said you have to have a party of 4 to sit outside. Different Hostess new rules. So I took a seat inside and ordered a Cappuccino and the recommended Chocolate Rum Cake. Dense cake with just a hint of Rum-delicious. Capp was also tasty. They only sell their Agua de Valencia by the Jarra (pitcher) so I got a shot to try which was a nice touch. Similar to a Mimosa but less bubbles. Since they weren't as busy & tables were open I ended up moving outside for a Beer. Service was hit or miss and can be slow depending on how busy they are. Once they got to you it was fine. Good spot to enjoy cocktails and gaze at the eclectic decor.

This place is absolutely beautiful on the inside. If you do visit, make sure that you do sit inside…read morebecause you'll be amazed with the views. The aqua de Valencia was so delicious and refreshing. This place is very affordable as well and the service was great.

This place is too much fun. We got ourselves into trouble as two Texans who enjoy spicy food when…read morewe ordered the spicy Ceviche. Our waiter warned us it was hot but this is next level. Too hot to finish for us but hot enough to be impressed. Spain isn't one for spicy-ness but this place Takes it up. Loved the grilled octopus and the ham fried roll. The service here can't be beat.

As a unique place to have a drink and a bite to eat, this bar is worth a visit. Even the restroom…read moredesign is artistic and interesting! I have to say that all of the lighting decor in the restaurant makes it very warm, so be prepared if you go during the summer... inside the restaurant is pretty hot! I can't say much about the food because the dishes are mainly meat-centric. Their drinks are nice, though, and a glass of tinto de verano is always welcome on a hot day!

ENG: I ordered the…read more"Tacos Buenos Aires" expecting authentic Argentine chimichurri -- fresh parsley, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, oregano. What I got were two stale tostadas with dry chicken, cheese, and straight-up mustard. When I politely said I didn't order mustard, the staff insisted it was chimichurri. I'm Latina. I know what chimichurri is. This wasn't even close. The food was overpriced (€13-14 for two tiny tacos), flavorless, and poorly executed. The most insulting part wasn't the bad food -- it was the way they doubled down as if I wouldn't notice or didn't know better. While we were eating, multiple people came to our table asking for money, which the staff made no effort to discourage. The whole experience felt like a tourist trap banking on visitors not knowing authentic food or local dining etiquette. Valencia is full of incredible restaurants with fresh, authentic dishes and genuine service. Unfortunately, this is not one of them. If you value your money and respect, walk a few streets away and eat where the locals do. ES: Pedí los "Tacos Buenos Aires" esperando un chimichurri auténtico, lleno de perejil fresco, ajo, aceite de oliva y vinagre. Lo que recibí fueron tostadas duras con pollo seco, queso y mostaza. Cuando dije que no había pedido mostaza, el personal insistió en que era chimichurri. Soy latina, sé exactamente cómo debe saber el chimichurri. Esto no se le parece ni un poco. La comida fue cara (€13-14 por dos tacos minúsculos), sin sabor y mal preparada. Pero lo más insultante no fue la comida mala, sino la actitud del lugar, que pensó que no me daría cuenta y me trataron como si fuera ignorante. Mientras comíamos, varias personas vinieron a pedir dinero, y el personal no hizo nada para impedirlo. Todo se sintió como una trampa para turistas, aprovechándose de quienes no conocen la comida ni las costumbres locales. Valencia tiene lugares increíbles con comida fresca y auténtica y un servicio genuino. Este no es uno de ellos. Caminen unas calles más lejos y coman donde comen los locales.

one of the worst cinnamon rolls i had, i got the dulce de leche roll and it just wasn't good…read moredespite how it looked.