The city of Benidorm is much more than beaches, skyscrapers, bars and clubs. Over the years, it has become a gastronomic reference for its competitive prices and wide range of options. For this reason, at LOCK & enjoy! we tell you which are the best tapas in Benidorm, as well as the most recommended bars and restaurants.
The best tapas bars in Benidorm
In the centre of Benidorm you have numerous bars and restaurants with food of all types that are a reference of local gastronomy in Benidorm. However, the most famous tapas bars are located in Santo Domingo, also known as “La Calle de los Vascos“, is a small street full of Basque taverns that offer irresistible pintxos, tortillas and montaditos. Here you will find some of those we explain in this article.
La Cava Aragonesa
It is, without any doubt, the most famous tapas bar in Benidorm and one of the biggest, is located at one of the entrances to Calle Santo Domingo.
Has more than 30 years of experience serving tapas and wines with impeccable service. It has a huge bar filled with pintxos, cheeses, cold meats, tortillas and special seasonal dishes. We recommend you try the homemade foie gras, the cod tortilla or the pork cheeks in red wine.
During the tourist season, it is complicated to sit at a table, as it has many customers, especially during the weekend. Therefore, arrive a bit before lunch or dinner time.
Tapas Aurrera
This tavern is also located in the old town of Benidorm. Apart from having hot dishes, its kitchen specializes in Basque-inspired tapas, more specifically elaborate pintxos and hot sandwiches. We would like to highlight that they are an authentic combination of traditional and creative ingredients.
We recommend the squid ink croquettes and the sirloin montadito with goat cheese, as they are their two great successes.
The decoration is unbeatable, as it is an authentic nod to Basque taverns, which is why it is very frequented by the Basque population living in the city.
La Mejillonera
If you don’t know where to eat tapas in Benidorm and you’re looking for something different, go to La Mejillonera.
It has a menu specialized in mussels, but prepared in many ways, as well as seafood tapas, a true homage to local gastronomy in Benidorm. Among the outstanding mussel dishes, you can try them with vinaigrette, stuffed, with tomato or in green sauce. At LOCK & enjoy! we love those prepared spicy, along with patatas bravas.
Regarding the service, it is very fast. On the other hand, it is the ideal place if you prefer to have some quick tapas, since you can eat standing or at the bar.
We are sure that you will repeat, as it has good quality products at good prices.
Have you gone to Benidorm to spend the day and have in mind doing a tapas tour? Don’t go carrying a heavy backpack because we have lockers in Playa de Levante, very close to Rincón de Loix, so you can leave it in our lockers for as long as you need. Book and get discounts for early reservations!
Cervecería Angelillo
Cervecería Angelillo is located in Rincón de Loix, an area far from the centre, but not less touristy for that.
It opened its doors more than 40 years ago and is characterized by offering on its menu the Andalusian tapas par excellence. Therefore, this bar is said to be “a piece of Granada in Benidorm”. Moreover, the decoration resembles an Andalusian tavern.
The most outstanding dishes are pork stew with tomato, shrimp tortilla or Andalusian-style calamari. However, the best tapa is the oxtail croquettes, accompanied by a good beer.
It is one of the most recommended bars in Benidorm to have tapas because it is frequented by the local population and also due to its proximity to the beach.
Bar ReFuel
It is a small bar located also very close to the historic centre, but in Playa de Levante.
It has simple decoration, so it often goes unnoticed by tourists. However, its menu hides a series of tapas that are a true delight, such as black pudding toast with apple, Galician-style octopus or brie cheese with tomato jam.
On the other hand, it should be highlighted that it has a wide selection of wines and craft beers.
Take a swim at the beach and taste one of the tapas at Bar ReFuel before lunch!
El Rincón del Ribera
Are you looking for a tapas bar in Benidorm characterized by authenticity and creativity?
You have more than 30 tapas to choose from and the best of all is that they are free, that is, one for each drink ordered. You can choose from a wide selection, but the most popular are the baby eels with prawns, the anchovy with fresh cheese, the tuna with peppers or the Spanish tortilla. In addition, there is also a great variety of high-quality wines (white wines from Rueda, reds from Ribera del Duero or rosés from Cigales).
It stands out for its quiet atmosphere and personalized attention offered to all its customers.
If you’re looking to enjoy the best tapas in Benidorm, you can see that this city makes it very easy. Having tapas here is much more than just eating, since it combines flavour and tradition, but with the unmistakable touch of a coastal city full of life at any time of the day. Benidorm awaits you!
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