The best street food in Valencia

In all cities with a long gastronomic tradition there is a lot of variety in luxury restaurants, traditional, modern and, of course, the best street food to take a break of flavors and try new things. Valencia is no exception and is full of street food stands, stalls and restaurants that recover and recreate recipes from all over the world.

Nachos and hamburgers with the grace of a Circus

Circo is the name of one of the best hamburger restaurants in Valencia, made with organic meat in many varieties and accompanied by sauces and homemade potatoes that are the trademark of the house. Also of note are their nachos, laing, cheesecake and fruit pie, all with a distinctly American flavor. The price per person is between 12 € and 16 €. Very close to Gran Vía.

Quality Italian flavor at Patatrac

If you are looking for quality pizza, pastas and risottos, then Patatrac is the perfect place, where you can order to take away or eat in at the premises of Avenida Primat Reig 14. They have a varied wine list and also other typical Italian dishes, such as capresse salad or buffalo mozzarella. A plate of pasta costs around 8 € to take away and a pizza, depending on the varieties, costs between 12 € and 15 €.

Fusion at Barbacana

This fusion cuisine restaurant is located in the area of the Exhibition Bridge and is perfect to try some of its delicacies on the way and continue strolling through the city. Their most recommended dishes are the bacon, the laing or their delicious homemade brownies. Their truffled mushroom and fried egg croquettes, their Japanese style fried chicken and the vegan black pudding toast deserve a special mention. It is also an ideal place to drink the best craft beers and exquisite signature coffees. Prices range from 9 € to 15 €.

Burgers and sandwiches at The Good Burger

In the heart of Plaza España is another quality hamburger restaurant in Valencia. TGB offers menus of homemade burgers with fries and drinks for a very affordable price at home, around 12 € per person. The menu also includes chicken sandwiches, bacon, vegetables and craft beers. Ideal to order and eat on a bench in a square and enjoy the fresh air of the city.

Rong Hua, Chinese flavor with all authenticity

Asian restaurants are always a good example of having the best street food in a city. And the Chinese place Rong Hua in Ciutat Vella is a great option to try the famous Peking duck, seaweed salad, fried rice and noodles and other delicacies made with frogs, tofu and exotic and tasty products of Chinese cuisine. Most dishes cost around 7 € and are very plentiful, and on some days there are even 2 x 1 promotions on three-delicious rice, gyozas and dishes made with chicken and pork.

The largest variety of tortillas is at Queen Potato.

A very original proposal in street food that appeals to a traditional Spanish dish that everyone likes: the tortilla. At Queen Potato (calle del Dr. Vicent Zaragoza 4) they have a wide variety in two types, three-egg and six-egg, of which the carbonara with pieces of bacon, the blanc i negra with sausage and blood sausage and the mallorquina with sobrasada and camembert cheese stand out. It is also possible to customize your omelet with the ingredients you like the most. Large tortillas cost an average price of 22 € and small tortillas cost between 9 € and 12 €.

The best roasted and crispy chickens are at A la Broaster

If you feel like a quick meal of roasted or fried chicken in any of its versions in Valencia, the best option is called A la Broaster in the neighborhood of El Carmen. The largest menu, of 8 pieces, costs 15 € and two people can eat. They also have combo plates with hamburgers and sirloin steaks with potatoes and, as it is a Colombian-run restaurant, you can try the exquisite bandeja paisa, the traditional dish of Medellín.

Argentine flavor has Valentina’s name

Argentine empanadas have arrived in Spain to stay and are becoming more and more popular in all cities, because everyone likes them. One of the best options in Valencia is La Valentina, where they prepare them with homemade dough and in many varieties: chicken, tuna, knife-cut meat, corn and cheese, chard and cheese, capresse and many more. You can also order other Argentinean dishes, such as milanesa a la napolitana (breaded beef with York ham, cheese and oregano) or pizzas al taglio. The price of an empanada is around 2 €. Located 2 minutes walk from Plaza España.

Croquettes and homemade potatoes in El Morgan

If you are looking for delicious homemade croquettes in Valencia, El Morgan (Calle del Poeta Artola 16) is your place because they prepare them in the best way: the way grandmothers used to make them. Of stew, ham, mushrooms, cod and many other varieties in this place that also stands out for its homemade potatoes, assorted toasts and sandwiches with glass bread. If you are looking for a healthier option, here you will find tasty salads and other quick dishes for a short break of flavors. The average price is between 8 € and 15 € per person.