Bar La Ribera

Great busy, divey diner in León. Probably the farthest north bar in León’s main bar areas. Unlike the rest of León this place is not really for tapas - though housemade fried potatoes with mayo and optional paprika are served free with drinks. It is expected that you order a racion. Plenty of good stuff to chose from. Mussels in paprika and tomato sauce is always a hit, everything else looked good too especially the pig ear and asadura (pig organs). 1 full size racion is more than enough for 2 ppl to split with bread, maybe get a half racion for 2 people if you’re planning on having other tapas in Leon too Service is gruff but friendly, classic old man bar vibes. English probably not spoken. Packed with locals, gets full at peak hours. Fun, boisterous, loud, familial atmosphere.

Outstanding traditional place! 📝 ✔ Authentic food and MARVELOUS tapas! ✔ Best fries I had in my whole life. ✔ Croquettes were outstanding. ✔ Friendly service. ~ Bit far from the Barrio Húmedo but worth! ✖ Bit messy and dirty, with slot machines and noisy TV. If you're looking for something authentic where locals frequently socialize just go there, you won't regret.

Nice food, friendly service, frequented by locals. Complementry tapas with drinks and a meal menu serving full or half size plates. I can recommend the mushrooms.

We were refused service (for drinks/tapas) as we weren’t ordering portions/rations so went elsewhere, it was one of our favourite bars on our last visit to Leon so a bit of a shame

Disclaimer: I love patatas in general, so my review can seem a bit biased for those who don’t love them, but those who do, it’s nr 1 place to go! I visited this place 6-7 times before I wrote this review, to be sure that It’s not my first impression which is typically better than the actual deal. Additionally I visited around 4-5 other bars where they also offer patatas, just to have a comparison point. So in conclusion this is for sure the best place to go for a glass of beer/wine + some patatas. Patatas are homemade and really good, the quantity is good also. But it’s not about the patatas only, it’s the combination of good atmosphere, good patatas and beer and authentic people working there. The main barman there (dark haired man) is one of coolest people I have met in food industry, he is genuine, authentic and really welcoming, as is all the other staff. You really do feel that this is your “home bar” (a term that I did not understand before) where you are welcomed when you enter. Bravo for excellent service and great experience! Anyway if you are in Leon and want to have a beer with tapas (I suggest patatas) in authentic chill environment then try not to miss this place.

Very simple local bar, but the best albóndigas (homemade meatballs) & patatas!! Super nice owner.

Came to have tapas mid-afternoon; found the place to be small and rather chaotic. Once i managed to order food, service was fast and the pulpo was amazing!!

Great, simple, local tapas bar tucked away in a little backstreet just 2 minutes from the Basilica. Generous portions of delicious food made this one of the favourite experiences on our trip.