La Drova, Barx, Puigmola

Probably the most logical place to start is in my immediate home area, of La Drova, in the ajuntament of Barx. Puigmola is another hamlet that is also part of the ajuntament of Barx.

Barx

The first place we ever ate was in Bar La Font, in Barx. It is a typical village bar, run by the very friendly and amenable host Alfredo and Maria Carmen, who is the main cook. The menu is simple but to a good standard and is very, very reasonable. After a few months we discovered that you could order a number of dishes in advance, not all of which are on the menu. Our favourites so far are Conejo al ajillo - rabbit in garlic and Pollo al David - chicken roasted on potatoes boulangerie. And are these 'to order' dishes more expensive? Not a bit of it, last month, a starter, pollo al david for two, a bottle of wine, a bottle of water and two coffees came to less than 25€

The menu del dia is excellent value - at €8.50 you get a salad, a starter (my favourite is arroz al horno), a main course (pechuga a la plancha) and either a dessert or coffee. Bread and a drink is also included. When you have a menu del dia at Bar La Font, you don't need to eat for the rest of the day!!

Last December, a new Bar/Restaurant opened in Barx, the very welcome Bon Mosset. Run by Andres, assisted by Oscar and with Pepa in the kitchen it has been a great addition to the village. The menu in Bon Mosset is more extensive, with excellent tapas - my favourites are Revuelto de esparragos con gambas y ajos tiernas - a scrambled egg dish with asparagus  garlic stems and shrimp and the Parrillada de Verduras - simple grilled vegetables of the season.

There is a decent list of main courses and again a number of dishes to order in advance - including cordero al horno - slow roasted lamb that just falls off the bone. Bon Mosset also have an excellent value menu del dia for €8 and a menu fin de semana for €12.

Bon Mosset welcome you with Bread, ali-oli and tomato to go with the bread and normally an appetiser - which is a lovely touch. On special occasions, green tablecloths are brought out and the staff wear matching outfits. 

A meal for two with wine, coffee, bread, ali-oli and water - no more than €30 unless, like me, you order too much!

Both Bar La Font and Bon Mosset have tables outside for good weather and dining rooms inside for when it turns chilly.