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Bar Francisco

Pescaíto frito (fried fish) · Casco antiguo

Must try

Fried red mullet, anchovies, whitebait-style boquerones and rosada (hake-like fish), homemade potato salad with tuna, dressed tomato and squid.

About

A simple, old-school neighbourhood bar specialising in fried fish (pescaíto frito), cheap for the area (Directo al Paladar).

Good to know

Order raciones to share. The staff are friendly but service is slow: do not go in a hurry. Neighbourhood-bar prices (a caña, a small draught beer, at €1.50 according to 2026 reviews). Opening hours are not published: if you are making a special trip, drop by at lunchtime beforehand or ask locally.

Getting there and parking

In the upper part of the old town, which is pedestrianised: park in a car park in the centre and walk in.

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Opening hours and prices can change: check before you go.