ENLunch in Palma for Under €15 – Here’s Where Locals Go
Palma de Mallorca may be known for glamorous rooftop dining and waterfront restaurants — but dig a little deeper into the neighborhoods and you’ll find something even better: hearty, homemade meals for less than €15.
The Menu del Día tradition is still alive here — that beloved Spanish lunch deal that usually includes two courses, bread, a drink, and dessert. We went beyond the city center and into the heart of local Palma to round up 12 genuine gems where you can get a great meal for a fraction of what you’d pay in the tourist zones.
1. Avante Cafeteria – Old School in Vivero 🏡
📍 Carrer Mestre Chapí, Vivero
A neighborhood favorite with daily set menus for just €8.50, including drink and dessert. On Sundays, expect a full Mallorcan spread (€19), often featuring arròs brut and porcella.
💬 Local tip: This place fills up with workers and retirees — always a good sign.
2. Bar Alberca – Charcoal Grilled Simplicity 🔥
📍 Carrer Safareig, Son Canals
Think wood-fire grilled pa amb oli, rustic Mallorcan dishes, and a cozy bar atmosphere. Their rotating daily menu (€13) often includes paella, lentejas, or arròs brut.
😋 Go on a Tuesday for the lentil stew.
3. Menfis Cafeteria – The Soul of Pere Garau 🍆
📍 Carrer Torcuato Luca de Tena
A tribute to Mallorcan home cooking. Their €13 menu serves dishes like tumbet, botifarró, burballes, and hearty rice stews. Half menus from €9 for lighter lunches.
4. Can Dalmau – Midweek Meaty Heaven 🥩
📍 Camí Roig, 23 – Son Castelló Industrial Zone
Don’t let the warehouse setting fool you. This is a lunchtime institution among Palma’s blue-collar crowd. Try the Wednesday “fluff”: beef stew with potato, garlic, and paprika. Menus from €9.50 (half) or €12.50 (full).
🚛 Tip: Perfect if you’re out exploring hidden parts of Palma.
5. ATB Bar – Snails & Surprises 🐌
📍 Son Malferit Football Field
Known for dishes you won’t find elsewhere — like snails served with vermar noodles or vicariris. Expect a full local plate with drink, olives, and bread for €12.50.
⚽ A post-match favorite for Atlético Baleares fans.
6. Bar s’Aranjassa – The Real Deal 🌾
📍 Carretera de Llucmajor, 213
One of the few spots still offering a full menu with coffee for just €12. Don’t miss Friday paella or their legendary roast pork (porcella).
7. Bar Rotlet – Molinar’s Timeless Bar ⚓
📍 Molinar
A staple in Molinar for over 50 years. Weekday menus go for €15, while Sundays (€23) include everything from entrecot to classic paella.
⛵ Great stop after a seaside walk — pair it with our Molinar guide.
8. Can Biel Felip – One Dish, Done Right 🍖
📍 Carrer Miquel Capllonch, 45
No fancy menu here — just one generous dish daily, with dessert and drink included for €9.50. You eat what the kitchen cooks, and it’s always hearty.
💯 Perfect for no-fuss, full-stomach lunches.
9. La Llubinense – Rice and Realness 🍚
📍 Carrer Pere Llobera, 16, Pere Garau
Focused on rice dishes and slow-cooked recipes — this is homestyle Palma. Full menus for €12, half for €9.50. Takeaway available for nearby office workers or park picnics.
10. Bar Lina – Classic & Cozy 🌿
📍 Carrer Pérez Galdós, 21
Mallorcan dishes change daily here, but the friendliness is constant. Full menu is €13, half €9. Cozy, nostalgic setting with locals greeting each other by name.
11. Bar Mavi – Saturday = Paella 🥘
📍 Carrer 31 de Desembre, 29
A Palma institution. Weekday menu is €13.50, but go on Saturdays for paella and frita. Friendly service and plenty of regulars make this feel like your second home.
12. Bar Venecia – Sundays with the Locals 🎉
📍 Arxiduc Lluís Salvador, 42
One of the oldest surviving bars in central Palma. Two-course menu with drink and dessert: €12. On Sundays, the whole street smells like paella.
🎶 Often ends in impromptu karaoke or a neighborhood sing-along.
Final Thoughts: Go Where the Locals Go
You don’t need a big budget to eat well in Palma — just a sense of curiosity and a willingness to explore beyond the tourist traps. These neighborhood bars and cafés serve up real Mallorcan culture on a plate, one lunch at a time.
Looking for more foodie tips? Don’t miss:
- 🍷 Best Wine Bars in Palma
- 🥘 Local Markets for Fresh Ingredients
- 🌇 Dinner with a View – Rooftop Bars & Restaurants
What’s your favorite hidden gem for cheap eats in Palma? Tag us on Instagram or let us know in the comments 👇
