The modern arterial of the new city, where third-wave coffee bars, vegan kitchens and contemporary tapas counters cater to Granada Universitys student belt.
Los Diamantes Neptuno on Camino de Ronda in Granada is the western branch of the citys fried-fish institution, taking reservations and easier to seat.
Order: Pescaito frito mixto and a tinto de verano.
Tip: Unlike the original branches this one takes phone reservations; useful on weekends or for groups over four.
Los Diamantes Gran Parque opposite the Federico Garcia Lorca park in Granada is a roomier modern branch of the citys fried-fish chain with a covered terrace.
Order: Bacalao frito and chopitos as the free tapas.
Tip: Bigger room than the Centro branches, often the easiest to seat without a queue on weekend lunches.
Casa Encarna in Granada is the Pedro Antonio de Alarcon sister of the Diamantes group, a formal table-service option for Motril seafood classics.
Order: Cocido granadino and a glass of Calicasas.
Tip: Phone reservations only; the dining room sits 60 and books out on Sunday lunches with locals.
La Grande Cerveza in Granada is the local microbrewery on Andres Segovia with a small taproom pouring four house brews plus rotating guest beers on tap.
Tip: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; the house IPA is the consistent order, the seasonal stout when available.
Casa Encarna Craft Bar in Granada pairs Andalusian craft beers with Motril seafood tapas, the citys best Camino de Ronda beer-and-seafood crossover.
Tip: Eight rotating Andalusian taps; pair the IPA with the bacalao tapa.
Mercado del Zaidin in Granada is the working-class neighbourhood market south of the Centro, with 80 vendors at lower prices than San Agustin in the Centro.
Tip: Saturday mornings are busiest; the fish stall queue closes at 13:30 sharp.
Mercadillo del Jueves in Granada is the Thursday morning street market behind Plaza San Miguel, with farmers selling Vega de Granada produce direct to locals.
Tip: Thursday morning only; the fruit stalls run the longest queues for in-season Granada cherimoya.