Valados

This is not Azorean food. This is northern Portugal, Porto style.

And yes, they serve the best francesinha in Ponta Delgada. Hands down. No discussion. End of story.

I’ve been coming here for three or four years, and honestly, I almost never touch the regular menu. The real reason to come is the daily dishes. Every day there are two options. One fish, one meat. That’s where this place shines.

You can eat proper food here. Real codfish, a decent steak, whatever’s on that day. Add a beer and a coffee, and you’re out for around 12 euros. That’s not cheap, that’s ridiculous.

The food is solid. No tricks, no drama. And in terms of value for money, this place is easily one of the best in Ponta Delgada. That’s really what keeps me coming back.

The space itself? Nothing fancy. Very basic. Very raw.

But nobody comes here for the atmosphere. People come because they want to eat well and not get ripped off.

If you care more about what’s on the plate than what’s on the walls, this place makes total sense.

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