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    El León

    4.2 (34 reviews)
    InexpensiveTapas Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 11:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Jennifer V.

    We looked at recommendation for Paella and this place pop up . The seafood was absolutely delicious. The squid was tender and not over cooked. We also had Entrecôt Trinchado which is steak and fries . The sangria was refreshing. Our waiter Dave provide great service .

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    Winnie L.

    We tried El Leon for lunch and it was one of my favorite experiences in Valencia. Their food is just so delicious! We had the amazing croquettes, the phenomenal eggplant carpaccio, and my friend's steak was so good! I even left my water bottle by my seat and the owner was quick to respond to my Facebook message and held it for me to pick up after their siesta period. I was really impressed by his quick response and friendly nature. Kudos!

    Calamari with almond sauce

    El León is a tapas bar in the touristy area of old town Valencia. The prices are reflected in that; the drinks and tapas are a little more expensive than they ought to be. However the quality of food is very good. The restaurant also has all the amenities of a tourist bar, including attentive servers that speak English. The drinks were also very good. The Sangria is one of the best I've had. You might spend a few extra euros, but El León is a great place to get dinner.

    The Cod, with a little cheese and tomato... really good, and easy to the mouth! Delicious!!!
    Dickson P.

    Love the service (the owner was kind enough to tell me I ordered too much for 1 person). More importantly, very good meal too!!! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Valencia!!!

    Very nice restaurant with wonderful service and good! We had such a good time! Will def visit again if we ever visit in the future!

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    3 years ago

    Slow service and lost out order. I would not recommend this place. I had to ask them twice before our food arrived.

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    Phenomenal place! Outside the box and drinks were refreshing! Octopus and shishito peppers are a must.

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    3 years ago

    Good food with nice presentation. Small portion. You may expect to spend around 15 EUR/person

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    3 years ago

    Great service. Delicious paella. A reservation wasn't needed which was surprising. The grilled octopus was the best I have had.

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    11 years ago

    Truly amazing meal. Everything was delicious, with amazingly fresh seafood, and perfectly executed dishes. A true gem!

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    We had the amazing croquettes, the phenomenal eggplant carpaccio, and my friend's steak was so good!

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    Sagardi Valencia Centro - Very good starter sausage (free, included with every order)

    Sagardi Valencia Centro

    4.1(52 reviews)
    0.1 kmEl Mercat
    €€

    As an upscale restaurant I must admit the food and the service as well as the atmosphere was well…read moreabove par. The staff really couldn't have been more professional. But also being somewhat upscale they were a little more formal than obviously a casual place. Once seated we were told we had 2 hours to finish our meal which is a very long time for just two Americans eating. The only issue I have is that our food arrived amazingly fast I mean like maybe under 5 minutes post ordering. After that the staff kept coming by asking if they could clear my plate because I eat quite a bit faster than my companion, my wife. They asked me two to three maybe even four times if they could clear my plate which really was unwelcome since we had 2 hours to finish our meal. As I stated earlier the food was really really good if you check out my photos the atmosphere was really nice. I am an architect and can really appreciate nice design and configurations. I would gladly go back and run to recommend this place I do know my wife stated the same issue I outline regarding being rushed and they said that they would adjust it. I would gladly revisit the establishment and when we return back to the Valencia I plan on going there once again. I highly recommend it especially the steak that was very well cooked perfect for our desire which was rare.

    The food was outstanding. It was Northern Spanish cuisine and each course was equally great. We had…read morethe aged bone-in beef. So good. They rotate servers so anyone can serve you at any time. That said, the service was amazing. Each person was consistently attentive. The ambiance was contemporary, sleek and beautiful. I love this city.

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    Sagardi Valencia Centro - A well-kept cooking line featuring a display grill and fabulous display of heat and cooking talent

    A well-kept cooking line featuring a display grill and fabulous display of heat and cooking talent

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    Sagardi Valencia Centro - Very impressive and clean cooking line featuring a display grill

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    Very impressive and clean cooking line featuring a display grill

    Jamón Jamón

    Jamón Jamón

    4.8(12 reviews)
    0.4 kmEl Mercat
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    This was easily my favorite meal while in Valencia.. I would immediately come back here when I…read morereturn to the city. Here's what you should know: 1. You need a reservation. It's pretty easy to make one online and there are usually plenty of options available. 2. 40 euro for a tasting menu and bottle of wine!?! Sign me up to do this once a week please. 3. Adorable ambiance and vibe. It felt so cozy and just a nice spot to have a relaxed dinner with friends/loved ones. 4. Incredible sweet staff. If you can, Jamon Jamon should definitely be on the list of places to eat in Valencia.

    While our friends were walking through Barrio El Carmen in Valencia, one of the locals they met on…read moretheir walk recommended Jamon Jamon for dinner. It was definitely an excellent recommendation! Intimate ambiance, excellent service, and superb food! We stopped by at 20:00 and there was a sign on the door that said they were full and recommended making reservations. We were able get on their website and make reservations for a party of four at 21:30 that same night. Definitely recommend making reservations. Recommendations: 1) On the "To Share" menu, try the goat cheese with tomato jam. So delicious! 2) For the main, my wife ordered the Huevos Rotos with organic farm eggs and candied potatoes. She loved it! 3) For my main, I ordered the Iberian Bacon glazed with orange and roasted carrot cream. By far my best meal in Valencia!

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    El León - tapas - Updated May 2026

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