Restaurante Casa Pepe

Casa Pepe is an old-school tapas bar on Calle Hernán Cortés in Santa Pola, and you go for cheap plates and a cold drink rather than a fancy meal. The bill is small, which is a big part of the appeal. The food is classic bar fare. Reviewers over the years have picked out the prawns in garlic oil, potatoes with alioli, fried chicken and chorizo cooked in cider, and you'll also find calamares and snails on the go. It takes both cash and card. Be warned that recent reviews are more mixed than older ones. A few people in 2025 complained about slow service, small portions and a snack that never turned up, while others still call it great value with good food. It can get busy, so go early or book ahead, and keep your expectations at local-bar level.