Wild boar and venison take center stage at Mariano Taperia, where the Brotón-Muñoz family elevates traditional Spanish snacking into a sophisticated gastronomic dialogue. The signature croquetas are a technical triumph, featuring a velvety béchamel infused with wild boar and pumpkin, finished with a subtle jalapeño kick. Aromas of truffle oil and roasted garlic waft from the kitchen, accompanying dishes like the deer loin carpaccio, which is thinly sliced and garnished with sharp Parmesan lascas and peppery arugula. The menu balances rustic heritage with modern refinement, offering traditional boquerones in vinegar alongside innovative 'entrepanes' like the Cantábrico, which pairs tuna ventresca with creamy brie and piquant piparras. Texture is explored through the contrast of crunchy 'patatas bravas' and the silken richness of their artisanal cheesecake. This Tavernes de la Valldigna landmark remains dedicated to the 'esmorzaret' culture, delivering honest, technique-driven plates that celebrate the bounty of the Valencian landscape.