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Where to Eat in Ciutat Vella: Venezuelan Empanadas
This guide turns VALENCIA STREET FOOD - From Empanadas To Ramen + Central Market Full Tour đŞđ¸ from Alex Mark Travel into a practical food map with 5 saved spots around Ciutat Vella, Campanar, and Extramurs. The mapped places include a cafe stop, a market, a meal takeaway, and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Alex Mark Travel explored the international street food scene in Valencia, highlighting the exceptional quality and flavors of Venezuelan cachapas and empanadas at Andinos. While he enjoyed the immersive anime atmosphere and authentic dishes at Ramen Himawari, he was ultimately disappointed by the low meat quality at a highly-rated Argentine empanada shop. He concluded that the Venezuelan spot offered a far superior culinary experience compared to the more tourist-oriented locations.
What this map is good for
- Planning a cafe stop or short itinerary in Ciutat Vella.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 5 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Andinos
Meal Takeaway in C/ d'Ontinyent, 2, Extramurs, 46008 València, Valencia, Spain, Extramurs, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available - Central Market of Valencia
Market in C/ de Palafox, 13, Ciutat Vella, 46001 València, Valencia, Spain, Ciutat Vella, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
Hours: Hours available - DDL Boutique
Cafe in C/ de Sant Vicent Mà rtir, 52, Ciutat Vella, 46002 València, Valencia, Spain, Ciutat Vella, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Himawari Ramen
Ramen Restaurant in Av. PĂo XII, 2, Loc 71 a b, Campanar, 46009 Valencia, Spain, Campanar, Valencia, Spain
Price level: Medium - Empanadas MOLITAS
Restaurant in C/ de Ribera, 10, Ciutat Vella, 46002 València, Valencia, Spain, Ciutat Vella, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain
Food notes from the video
- Venezuelan empanadas
- Andinos (meat-filled)
- Cachapa with handmade cheese
- Malta (Venezuelan soft drink)
- Tori no Karaage
- Gyoza
- Takoyaki
- Tonkatsu
- 1 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- Visited Andinos for authentic Venezuelan street food
- Explored Nuevo Centro shopping mall food scene
- Dined at Ramen Himawari with anime-themed decor
- Tried Japanese sake for the first time
- Visited Empanada Molitas for Argentine empanadas
- Compared food quality between different international eateries
Planning notes for Valencia
The City of Valencia, located in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines, is situated on a plateau along the Pulangi River. Historically, the area was a settlement of the Bukidnon people, originally known as "Panglibatuhan" due to the prevalence of Malibato trees. In 1911, the first formal school was established by Leon Galorport, who named it after his hometown of Valencia, Bohol.
Must-try foods nearby
- Paella Valenciana
The world-famous original version of paella, strictly made with chicken, rabbit, green beans (ferraura), and lima beans (garrofĂł). - FideuĂ
A seafood-focused alternative to paella that uses short, thin noodles instead of rice. - All i Pebre
A rustic, garlicky eel and potato stew originating from the Albufera wetlands. The name translates to 'garlic and pepper. - Esgarraet
A traditional Valencian tapa consisting of strips of roasted red peppers and salted cod (bacalao) dressed in high-quality olive oil and garlic. - Horchata de Chufa with Fartons
A refreshing, milky drink made from tiger nuts (chufas) grown in the nearby Alboraya fields.
When to go: The best time to visit Valencia is during the shoulder seasons of April to May and September to October, which offer pleasant temperatures in the 70s°F (21-26°C) and fewer crowds. While summer (JulyâAugust) is the peak season for beachgoers.
Local tips
- Align your schedule with local meal times by having lunch between 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM and dinner no earlier than 9:00 PM.
- Order authentic Paella Valenciana only at lunch, as locals consider rice dishes too heavy for dinner and often require advance reservations for them.
- Request the bill explicitly by saying 'la cuenta, por favor' or using a writing gesture, as servers consider it rude to bring the check unprompted.
- Utilize the flat city terrain by using the Valenbisi bike-share system or walking through the Turia Garden to reach major attractions efficiently.
What travelers are noticing
- Opening of the Sorolla Museum in the Palacio de las Comunicaciones, featuring over 220 works from the Hispanic Society of America.
- Total Solar Eclipse viewing events on August 12, with the city serving as a prime European vantage point.
- The 10th Anniversary of Las Fallas as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, featuring major commemorative sculptures and pyrotechnic displays.
Extra place context
- Mercado Central de Valencia
One of Europe's largest and most beautiful fresh produce markets, housed in a stunning 1928 Modernist building. It is the city's culinary heart where locals shop for seasonal ingredients like 'garrofĂł' beans and 'clĂłchinas'.
food - Mercado Central de Valencia
Considered one of Europe's largest and most beautiful fresh food markets, this Art Nouveau masterpiece features over 1,000 stalls. It is a sensory hub where locals shop for premium Valencian oranges, saffron, and jamĂłn ibĂŠrico.
shopping
Official tourism resource
The official tourism website of Barcelona, providing comprehensive visitor information for the Ciutat Vella district and the entire city.
Planning questions
Where did Alex Mark Travel eat in Ciutat Vella, Comunidad Valenciana?
This guide maps all 5 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Ciutat Vella, Comunidad Valenciana.
What are the must-try foods in Ciutat Vella, Comunidad Valenciana?
Creator picks from the video include Venezuelan empanadas, Andinos (meat-filled), Cachapa with handmade cheese, Malta (Venezuelan soft drink). Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this food map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.