El Pasaje de Zabalburu

Top choice in Murcia


It's difficult to imagine tastier tapas than the inventive, exquisite creations at this bar on the west side of the centre. Grab a pew at the long bar and enjoy fabulous fare presented with flair. Seafood is especially good here, with stellar grilled calamari, and you have to try the house speciality, pelochos – ham croquettes with a spiky noodle coating…yum.


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