Falafel & Hummus Zoco

Falafel & Hummus Zoco near the Zoco market on Avenida de las Fuerzas Armadas fills a genuine gap in Melilla's dining scene, offering plant-based and vegetarian Middle Eastern food at street-food prices in a city whose restaurant culture skews heavily toward Spanish and Moroccan meat and fish preparations. Falafel wraps — crisp-fried chickpea and herb balls wrapped in flatbread with tahini, pickled vegetables, and chilli sauce — are assembled to order and provide a nutritionally complete and satisfying meal at a price below €7. Hummus con pita is served in a generous bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, paprika, and whole chickpeas on top, accompanied by warm pitta for dipping. Ensalada tabule, the bulgur wheat salad with finely chopped parsley, tomato, and lemon, provides a fresh and light counterpart. The format is counter-service with minimal seating, better suited to a quick lunch than a leisurely sit-down meal. The proximity to the Zoco market makes it a practical refuelling point during a morning's exploration of the commercial quarter. The establishment is closed on Sundays.