A huge covered market, housing dozens of stalls, selling a wide variety of fresh produce at very…read morereasonable prices. Just wandering through makes for a fascinating experience. It's hard to recommend just one or two vendors: the best bet is to go and decide for yourself which produce most takes your fancy. (Beware if you are a bit squeamish - the meat vendors have pigs' heads and skinned rabbits on display!). The building itself is an impressive example of Brutalist architecture - which they've tried to tone down with a pinkish hue of paint! On Saturdays there's a large temporary market in the adjacent square, selling all sorts of leathergoods, shoes, clothes, fabrics, bedding, plants, kitchen utensils - you name it. As you'd expect, there are bargains to be had, alongside plenty of tat, so check the quality (and beware the odd pickpocket, as it does get very crowded).

Has everything any good market in Spain should have. It's a very good size, not too big, too small…read more We picked up some quintessentials like cheese, jamon iberica of different prices and quality, bacalao, anchovies, razor clams(must try if you never had them) and fresh chicken. One truly great find was a stall selling anchovy pate. Though more of a butter, it was fantastic and unique. I suggest any anchovy lover to seek it out.

If you are in Barcelona you gotta stop by here…read more The family was so nice and greeted me and gave me extra crotons On the house When you think sliced meat you think of Enrique Tomas Can't say how savory this place was. Nothing else in the world can top this. Just get the sample meat (buy it) you will Not regret it Money back guarantee

Jamón! When in España one simply cannot pass up jamón. Enrique Tomás is a reliable retailer for all…read moreyour jamón needs. They even have certain products already packaged for air travel and can pass through airport security. We typically buy a variety of things to take home and get a bocadito (jamón y queso sandwich) to enjoy while we walk the streets.

A kicked-up farmers market with several rows of vendors selling produce, tapas, fish, cocktails,…read morecoffee, and specialty products. The market's natural perimeter is dotted with sit-down cafes if you prefer to have table service. Organized, good variety, good atmosphere. It is rare when a market that sells a lot of fish, does not reek of fish from a block away, so it is a very clean market and we saw evidence of constant clean-up. Delicious and impressive spot to grab a few little bites to eat your way through the market, or to bring back with a bottle of wine for your hotel picnic when you're hungry but your tired tourist bod can't bear a full service din din.

I love this market! If you're visiting Barcelona, it's an absolute must! It's always buzzing and…read morepacked with people, but the food options are endless. From fresh seafood to fried ones, everything looks and tastes incredible. Some stalls even have seating, so you can sit down and enjoy on the spot. You're guaranteed to find something you'll love or at least something fun to try!

This butcher shop is an ABSOLUTE GEM! The lines can get long here so my advice is go somewhere…read moreelse, but I just needed to share this local one stop shop for meat!! Vila de Gracia is a foodie heaven as there are countless meat, vegetable, and seafood stores all around the neighborhood. There are at least 10 meat shops within a block of our house and they are all pretty good but I've decided that Gasch is top of my list. Every cut of beef is available. They will hand slice anything you want in anyway that you need, in any quantity.. They will cut off the fat, leave the fat, season the meat, or even skewer the meat. I once asked for oxtail and they brought out 2 whole ones from the back fridge. I chose one and they chopped it up - yes, it's that fresh! And the meat is very flavorful. They specialize in Galician beef which some will argue is the best beef in the world. Service is great and the women butchers are efficient but very friendly. Prices are competitive for the neighborhood, but way cheaper than the tasteless beef in the US. Make sure you check the hours as they are only open half days on Saturday and Monday, closed on Sundays, and are always closed for daily siestas.

Beautiful, high-end iberico ham shop! As soon as you step in, they will ask if you'd like a sample…read moreof their finest iberico ham! And they will give you samples of whatever ham they have out for carving. The gentlemen helping us was very nice and informative. Each piece we had was flavorful and yummy! The ham that was aged longer was easier to chew with less resistance. We decided to purchase the highest quality aged 5 years, which was less salty, but robust in meaty flavor. It was absolutely delicious with rustic French bread from the bakery close to our hotel. If you're sightseeing near Casa Batllo, it's only a 3-5 minute walk around the corner! We're not iberico ham connoisseurs and I'm not sure whether or not we could tell the difference between high end or mid range iberico ham. They're all very good! We probably could have gotten some less pricey ones from the markets and would have been just as satisfied. But nonetheless, it was nice to buy something luxurious to enjoy while in Spain.

Next to the meat shop is the restaurant where you can enjoy the same cuts of meats and cheeses. It…read moreis quaint and beautifully decorated. We felt we found a gem in this district as we tried plates of cheeses and hams, delicious wine and champagne, and a lovely atmosphere. The employees were outstanding. They were friendly and happy to explain all the offerings.