Good for have some beers and tapas, specially tortillas. The bar is close to the beach. Good…read moreatmosphere, a little bit crowded but cozy

We went to Valencia and Seville for our honeymoon (we were staying at the Hotel Arenas) and somehow…read morestumbled upon La Paca during our second night in Valencia. We're from New York City and finding a dimly lit "dive bar" in Spain was incredible. It has an edge to it, but the bartenders were amazing. Our Español was pretty terrible, and they helped us out. We ordered two large beers and were handed a plate of tapas all for 3 euro... which led to several more rounds... and then led to us returning the next night. I would've happily returned night after night if our itinerary did not put us on a train to Seville the next day. Hands down the best olives we had during the entire trip. I love the decor. I love the whole vibe of the bar - and it got pretty lively in the evening. I look forward to returning to Valencia and I hope to find La Paca thriving. If you happen to be in the El Cabanyal neighborhood, please stop by!

Friggin DELICIOUS, prix fixe (evening) menu is a great value for the €€, and the service was…read moreespecially excellent. I cannot recommend it more highly!

Food service and ambience were wonderful! We had a family dinner with two generations. Had my first…read morepaella (seafood - white clams were outstanding). Chicken tacos that were the best we ever had. Had a wonderful salad (with Gorgonzola and pear) fabulous wine, and a delicious chocolatey dessert w/ice cream The spot has great room inside and an entire two floor wall of wine

We spent a week here in Valencia the summer of 2023 and ate here twice after being recommended by…read morelocals. We came back Spring 2024 and stopped here for dinner right after we landed in Valencia. Missed this place so much and the warm service and smiles we received (more than usual) made us fall in love with this restaurant even more. We will be back again before our week concludes in Valencia. It's a staple. We had: Grilled vegetables Homemade Anchovies Galician style octopus with potatoes Entrecôte aged steak with peppers and potatoes The food came fast and hot and love the ambience inside or out, where lots of singers and musicians often play to get some small tips from the patrons.

We did a walking tour and this was recommended to us by our tour guide and I'm happy to say it…read moredidn't disappoint. We ordered the octopus, patatas bravas and the grilled vegetables and would order all of them again on a second visit, however we were told the calamari was another of their specialties. We waited about 15 minutes to be seated, but the food came quickly once we ordered. I recommend sitting outside where there is a better ambiance.

If you want a proper tapas bar , this is it. Best bar in Valencia , assuming you like beer, wine…read moreand stunning snacks. They are all good and their Iberian ham is very special

We stumbled upon this place and I wish I would stumble on gems like that every time I was in a new…read morecity! First, the neighbourhood is great, if the weather is good definitely try to get a table outside underneath the trees. Secondly, the service was amazing. We asked for a table outside that was not available when we arrived (without a reservation - although the place does take reservation), but we were moved to one 10 minutes later. I really appreciated that, as we were probably the only non-Spanish speaking customers. Which brings me to my third point - the place screams authenticity. The staff, the decoration, even the chairs and the cutlery give our this non-pretentious authentic feeling that I'm guessing you're looking for in a Spanish tavern. Lastly, the food. I like everything. We had 4 different dishes that really went well with our beer. The place offers some nice desserts too although we didn't try in. 4 dishes and 5 beers later, we received a bill for 38.5 euros. Not bad.

Honestly one of the best meals I've eaten! I came here late on a Monday evening around 9:30 PM. The…read morerestaurant was pretty empty except for 2 other tables. I had made a reservation through TripAdvisor, and the waiter spoke very little English and said you ordered the tasting menu...? I guess that is what you get when you reserve, no concern the price was 37 euros and was many courses. Now about the food... The first dish was a Valencia oyster! wow amazing 2nd dish was dumplings, not my favorite but still good 3rd Tuna takaki wow was that good an I dont like eggplant. The tuna was great with a dash of salt and the wasabi ice cream was very nice tasty surprise. 4th this one I dont recall exactly what type of fish it was but it was good and the baby tomatoes were to die for. I also normally do not like tomatoes. 5th baby octopus yuca & corn cream, another amazing dish. Octopus is one of my favorites and this did not disappoint. The yuca cream was also really yummy. 6th Beef tendoloin with foie gras. Another awesome dish. the beef was perfectly cooked and the foie on top added an extra decadence to the dish! Now on to the desserts the first dessert was really cool it looked like an exploded red sponge cake with great raspberry sorbet. The plate also contained baby strawberries and raspberries my two favorites! The cake was a bit dry but the sorbet was great and so was the fruit and raspberry drizzle on the plate. Just when I thought the meal was over another beautiful dessert appeared before my eyes. At this point the chef came out and she explained to me it was a chocolate panache with lemon. It looked like the chocolate was glazed in gold very appealing to the eye and the taste was even better. I was quite full at this point but happily ate every bit of this dish. After dessert the waiter brought me an after dinner drink which I was to full and already had plenty of wine as a ordered a nice bottle of white wine to accompany all of these lovely dishes. All and all an amazing meal. I would highly recommend coming here for a great dining experience! This chef is super talented and would happily come back to Valencia to eat here again.

Great little tapas bar, off the little streets, with a very good artistic taste, full of little…read morethings to look at. Loved it

A friend lives near here, and this is a great neighborhood watering hole. The clientele is very…read morelocal, and friendly as well, even if they occasionally get a little rowdy. The servers behind the bar quickly learned that I am vegetarian and allergic to eggplant, and always have something on hand to feed me... which is important, because with every drink, you get a free bite to eat. Give it a try!

Great service, super affordable price and delicious food! If…read moreyou don't know what to order, ask the servers...they are super nice and willing to help you! The duck tapas were my favorite

Under new management and opened for only a week. We stumbled across this beautiful place looking…read morefor a nice place to eat. We were welcomed with a very lovely young lady who immediately told us to at least try the food. Everything is good. She did not lie. From the drinks to the food to the beautiful ambiance this place is going to go far. I can't wait to come back. Thank you for taking care of us!

Our first day in Valencia and I found this place here on Yelp. Was a little worried since the last…read morereview was from 5 years ago but they are still here and we have to say it was AMAZING! The service was phenomenal. Super welcoming to visitors and wanted to take the time to inform us on everything being served. Food was delicious! Everything was included in the price per person. For 35 euros per person you get three starters, drinks, Paella, and dessert. One of the best experiences on our trip so far!

When in Valencia, the birthplace of paella, one must go to the BEST place to taste it for real…read more Right? Sure, there are hundreds of places offering "original" paella and many tourists fall for those glitzy pictures on the sidewalk signs. But not me. I asked a lifetime resident, a food aficionado, a trusted source for his favorite. He was quick with a response and didn't even have to think about it. Casa Cesar. Situated back from the sea front away from those "in your face" restaurants capitalizing on proximity to the beach with high visibility, you really need to look hard to find this place. Even the taxi driver drove by it twice! But you need to find it. It's ridiculous. Greeted by the owner (?) who gave every single table attention and an explanation of how this meal works. No menu. Fixed price. 3 appetizers (unreal - and oh my, those cockles?), unlimited wine and beer, seafood paella featuring fresh that day fish, shrimp and assorted seafood, dessert, and a choice of after dinner drink. Everything was remarkable but that paella? OMG! Cooked slowly to order, the flavors were full and divine. The crispy black edges of the rice were exactly as they should be. I've had paella in many places in Spain but this? Best ever? Yes indeed. Best ever. Service was friendly, atmosphere delightful, value incredible. Yep. Pricing was €28 per person. Go ahead. Re-read what you get for that. But you know, I would have gladly paid twice that and been happy. Wow. I'm still dreaming of this meal.