Bar Ricardo Tapas is a spanish tapas budget eat in Valencia.
Editorially verified May 21, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: Calle Doctor Zamenhof, 16, 46008 Valencia
Tasca Angel on Carrer de la Purissima has grilled charcoal sardinas a la plancha since 1946; half a dozen plus a cana runs to around 8 euros.
TryGrilled sardines
TipLunchtime only. Arrive before 13:30 for a stool at the counter.
Bodeguilla del Gato in Valencia's Carmen serves the canonical bomba (deep-fried potato-and-meat ball) for around 3 euros, the after-cana counter snack.
TryBomba (fried potato croquette)
TipTiny corner bar; arrive before 21:00 for a seat. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Chocolateria Valor on Placa de la Reina in Valencia serves thick hot chocolate with churros for around 6 euros, the chain that anchored the Spanish chocolate.
TryHot chocolate and churros
TipOpen daily through the day. The chocolate is thicker than a milkshake; eat slowly with the churros.
Kiosko La Pergola on the Malvarrosa beach paseo offers a beachfront paella-and-drink menu for 15 euros at lunch, the bargain rice plate of the beachfront.
TryPaella menu del dia
TipLunch only and seasonal (closed winter). Reserve the terrace one week ahead in summer.
Navarro on Carrer de l'Arquebisbe Mayoral in Valencia runs one of the city's best-value menu del dia plates at lunchtime, with paella, a main and dessert.
TryMenu del dia (paella, second, dessert, wine)
TipMon to Fri lunch only. Arrive before 14:00 to find a seat at the small dining room.
Central Bar inside the Mercado Central is Ricard Camarena's market-counter bocadillo bar; a calamari sandwich plus a cana for under 10 euros.
TryBocadillo de calamares
TipOpen Mon to Sat with the market 07:30-14:30. Stand at the counter.
