Where to eat in Fallas 2026: typical food and restaurants for families
Find out where to eat in Fallas 2025, the typical dishes you should try and the best restaurants to enjoy Valencian gastronomy during the festival.
Typical Fallas food: What you can't miss
The Fallas of Valencia it's not just fire, gunpowder and spectacular monuments... it's also flavour! 🌟 During these days, gastronomy takes on a special role and there are certain dishes that you can't miss on your visit.
🍽️ The essentials of Fallas gastronomy:
✔️ Valencian Paella - The star dish of the Valencian Community. Traditionally, it is cooked with chicken, rabbit, green beans (underscuttle), garrofón and rice from the Albufera. In Fallas, it is very common to see the falleros cooking it in the street in giant paella pans, keeping the tradition alive.
✔️ Pumpkin fritters - These fried sweets have a soft dough made with roasted pumpkin, flour, yeast and a touch of aniseed. They are fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, but fluffy on the inside. The key is to eat them freshly made and coated in sugar.
✔️ Chocolate with churros - Although it is not exclusive to Valencia, it is a fallera tradition to recharge your batteries after a mascletà or after a night of partying with a good thick hot chocolate and crunchy churros. A classic accompaniment is pumpkin fritters.
✔️ Dinner of sobaquillo - A very Fallas expression that refers to the custom of carrying one's own sandwich (entrepà) and share the dinner in a group, either in the casal fallero or in the street. It is usually accompanied by potatoes, peanuts and a drink.
✔️ Rosquilletas and caramelised almonds - Rosquilletas, those crunchy bread sticks, are an infallible snack at any Valencian fiesta. Caramelised almonds, caramelised with sugar, are also a classic sweet that you can find in street stalls.
📍 Council: During the Fallas, the queues in restaurants can be long, so it is advisable to book in advance or go for quick, local options.
Best restaurants to eat in Fallas
Here is one selection of recommended restaurants and venues to enjoy the gastronomy of Fallas:
🍽️ Restaurants to try the best paella:
- Carmela House - Tradition and flavour in the heart of the Malvarrosa beach.
- La Pepica - A Valencia classic with sea views.
- Levante Restaurant - Specialists in traditional rice dishes.
🍩 Where to eat the best pumpkin fritters and hot chocolate:
On the streets you will find many take-away food stalls, but we also recommend some of them where you can enjoy these sweet treats sitting down:
- Horchatería Santa Catalina - The most emblematic place for a good chocolate with churros.
- Marí Toñi Sweets - Specialists in freshly made pumpkin fritters.
- Daniel in Alboraya - Although it is famous for its horchata, in Fallas they also have incredible fritters.
🥪 Ideal places for a «sobaquillo» without waiting:
- Central Bar by Ricard Camarena (Central Market) - Signature sandwiches in an incredible setting.
- La Pascuala - Huge and tasty sandwiches, perfect for sharing.
- Tyris on Tap - Fast tapas and a relaxed atmosphere.
🍕 Varied options for any time of the day:
- Kuzina - Mediterranean restaurant with healthy options.
- La Finestra - Mini pizzas perfect for a quick snack.
- Deli_rant - Creative, fun and with a good festive atmosphere.
Tips for enjoying the Fallas if it's your first time
✔️ Book in advance, especially in the most popular restaurants. During Fallas, the restaurants are packed to the rafters.
✔️ Avoid peak hoursEating a little before or after noon can save you long waits.
✔️ Always carry snacks or something to eatIf you get hungry between events, they will save you.
✔️ Get around by public transportMany streets will be closed and parking will be impossible.
✔️ Hold on until the CremàEven if you are tired on the evening of the 19th, watching the fallas burn is unique.
✔️ Enjoy the atmosphere in the streetFallas is a festival to be experienced in the open air, amidst music, gunpowder and tradition.
Experience the Fallas with us
Do you want to discover the Fallas from the inside? At Valencia & Go we take you to see the party with our exclusive tours:
👉 Fallas Tour - Discover the history, tradition and best-kept secrets of the festival.
👉 Tapas Tour - Because not everything is gunpowder, there is also gastronomy and flavour.
👉 Excursion to the Albufera - To disconnect and enjoy an authentic Valencian paella.
📍 Book your experience here 👉 www.valenciaandgo.com