So youâre in Seville and you love good food, but youâre on a budget. Well, you just may be in your ideal travel destination. You donât have to look too hard to find cheap eats in Seville. Itâs a relatively economical place to dine out, and the tapas culture lends itself to sharing bites with friends and spending less.Â
But with so many bars and restaurants to choose from (weâre talking more than 3,000), finding the most delicious of these budget-friendly stops is tricky. Here are some of our favorite spots for authentic and delicious eats when weâre watching our wallets.Â
FreidurĂa Puerta de la CarneÂ
There may be nothing more sevillano than fried seafood! And youâll be shocked at how much fresh catch you can get at such a cheap price at your local fry shop. These shops pop up in every neighborhood and most of them are lovely (venture out and find them!). But FreidurĂa Puerta de la Carne is one of our favorites. Try the crispy calamari, succulent codfish or the local classic: boquerones en adobo (plump anchovy-sized fish marinated in vinegar, lemon juice and spices). You can get a whole kilo for less than âŹ30!
Casa MorenoÂ
Some of Spainâs best food is cured and preserved. So what better way to get your hands on these snacks than at a shop serving nothing practically else?Â
Casa Moreno (Calle Gamazo, 7) may look like a simple Spanish deli from the outside, but venture back to the bar and find slices of caña de lomo (smoky cured pork loin), local cheeses and a list of spectacular montaditos (small pressed sandwiches) that wonât break the bank. The montadito with tortilla, spicy chorizo, and melted cheese is a must and will only cost you âŹ2.50. Â
Antigua AbacerĂa de San LorenzoÂ
You can shell out a few more euros dining inside with a full menu and beautiful decor at AbacerĂa de San Lorenzo, or you can hang outside and order some of the best montaditos in town. Owner RamĂłn and his family are sourcing quality products, and it shows. The montaditos with spicy chorizo and Cabrales cheese or sobrasada with oil-cured black olives and fresh cheese are both spectacular. Wash them all down with a local vermouth or Rioja wine.Â
Taberna El Panduro Baños Â
This unassuming sit-down spot features Spanish classics with creative spins. The dining room is cozy, the tapas portions are abundant (âŹ5 on average), and the service is always excellent. They also have the best ensaladilla in town made with potato, cherry tomato, spicy aioli, tuna loin, and roe. These guys will prove to you that cheap eats in Seville can be exciting and delicious.Â
Cata CiegaÂ
Feeling fancy but donât want to break the bank? The elegance of Ălvaroâs tapas and wine bar never seems to line up with the bill. Try a local sherry wine and ask Ălvaro whatâs good on the menu that day. Just make sure he includes the timbal de pulpo, a little tower of tender octopus, soft potato, homemade aioli, smoky paprika and AndalucĂaâs best olive oil. And though itâs just âŹ3.20, youâll feel like youâre devouring anything but cheap eats in Seville.Â
Duo Tapas/ La Sidonia/ La TerrazaÂ
These three modern tapas restaurants sit next to each other in the bustling Alameda neighborhood and share kitchens. That means you can order off three different menus to build your affordably delicious dinnerâyou just have to ask. A hefty portion of delicious Asian-inspired tuna tartare, for example, will cost you less than âŹ3, with all of their generously sized tapas never hitting âŹ6.Â
Bodega Dos De MayoÂ
Bodega Dos de Mayo is a classy, traditional sevillano restaurant with affordable options for everyone. Bonus: most tapas are under âŹ3! Try the Andalusian cold tomato soup called salmorejo, coquinas (tiny clams cooked in white wine and garlic), or the pork tenderloin with a spicy mozĂĄrabe sauce. And if youâre there on a Sunday, definitely order the rice special.