
Casa Pachell
Partida La Ermita, Vila Joiosa
Restaurant in Vila Joiosa, Spain
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Casa Pachell is worth considering for a casual Vila Joiosa seafood-and-rice lunch if its temporary closure status has lifted. The value is in traditional rice dishes, grilled shellfish, and a product-first approach at about €25 per person, not in decor, service polish, or special-occasion atmosphere.
About Casa Pachell
At about $25 per person, Casa Pachell is documented as a casual traditional Spanish seafood and rice restaurant in Vila Joiosa. The key practical caveat is its current listing as “CERRADO TEMPORALMENTE” (temporarily closed), so confirm its status before planning a visit. When operating, the hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 13:00 to 16:00, with Monday closed.
The dishes to know are arroz a banda, gamba roja a la plancha, quisquilla a la plancha, cigalas a la plancha, and marisco variado. The restaurant also has a Macarfi 7.1 Food Rating for 2026, which is a useful reference point, but the clearest reason to consider it is the direct combination of seafood, rice, casual dress, and moderate pricing.
Order around seafood and rice, not ceremony
The most grounded way to approach Casa Pachell is to focus on its seafood and rice dishes. Arroz a banda represents the rice side of the restaurant, while grilled red prawn, grilled quisquilla, grilled cigalas, and assorted seafood cover the shellfish-led options.
Casa Pachell serves traditional Spanish seafood and rice, has a casual dress code, and lists a price of about $25 per person.
Go for the listed afternoon window, dress casually, and check status first
The service window is Tuesday to Sunday from 13:00 to 16:00, with Monday closed. Because the venue is also currently listed as temporarily closed, the first step is to check whether it has reopened before making any dining plan around it.
Dress casually. That is the only dress guidance, and it fits the practical nature of the listing. Casa Pachell is best considered by diners specifically looking for traditional Spanish seafood and rice in Vila Joiosa rather than a venue with a documented formal format or special-occasion setup.
How to place it in a Vila Joiosa plan
Use Casa Pachell as a traditional seafood-and-rice option in Vila Joiosa if its temporary closure status has lifted. It is most clearly defined by its cuisine, casual dress code, afternoon hours, and dishes such as arroz a banda and grilled shellfish. For broader planning, start with Our full Vila Joiosa restaurants guide, then pair the meal with Our full Vila Joiosa hotels guide, Our full Vila Joiosa bars guide, Our full Vila Joiosa wineries guide, or Our full Vila Joiosa experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Partida la Ermita, 03570 Vila Joiosa, Alacant (Vila Joiosa)
- Phone
- +34-965890003
Venue details
Ambiance
Unpretentious traditional seafood house with simple furnishings and a focus on product quality over decor; guests describe it as a local institution with a bustling, authentic atmosphere centered on generous seafood platters and rice dishes.
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- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Family style
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Pescatarian friendly
- Opened
- 1964
Signature Dishes
- arroz a banda
- gamba roja a la plancha
- quisquilla a la plancha
- cigalas a la plancha
- marisco variado
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- Getting there
- Partida la Ermita, 03570 Vila Joiosa, Alacant (Vila Joiosa)
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casa Pachell good for a special occasion?
Casa Pachell is listed as a casual traditional Spanish seafood and rice restaurant, not as a documented formal special-occasion venue. Its current temporary-closure listing also means you should confirm status before planning around it.
Is Casa Pachell good for solo dining?
Consider it if you want traditional Spanish seafood and rice in Vila Joiosa and the venue has reopened. Casa Pachell is open Tuesday–Sunday 13:00–16:00, with Monday closed, and lists a price of about $25 per person.
What should I order at Casa Pachell?
Focus on the signature dishes: arroz a banda, gamba roja a la plancha, quisquilla a la plancha, cigalas a la plancha, and marisco variado. Those dishes best reflect the restaurant’s traditional seafood and rice identity.
How far ahead should I book Casa Pachell?
Check its current status before doing anything else, because it is listed as temporarily closed. If it reopens, plan around the verified Tuesday–Sunday 13:00–16:00 hours.
Is Casa Pachell worth the price?
At about $25 per person, Casa Pachell is a moderate-price option for traditional Spanish seafood and rice. Its value depends on whether you specifically want that style and whether the temporary closure status has lifted.
What are alternatives to Casa Pachell in Vila Joiosa?
Consider other Vila Joiosa dining options generically if Casa Pachell remains temporarily closed or if you need a different schedule. Casa Pachell’s profile is traditional Spanish seafood and rice with Tuesday–Sunday 13:00–16:00 hours when operating.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Casa Pachell?
A tasting-menu format is not part of the facts for Casa Pachell. Plan around the confirmed seafood and rice dishes instead, and check the venue’s current status before making plans.
