I was on a search for pulpo when I came across this gem of a spot! Initially had another location bookmarked, but turns out it's a chain and we managed to find one somewhat near the beach! We came in and ordered a pulpo de la gallega, pig ears, razor clams and jamon croquettes. The pulpo was delicious and satisfied my craving! It was cooked perfectly, tender and well seasoned from the salt and paprika. The razor clams were a little gritty, so I don't think they were cleaned well. But they also gave us a generous serving of razor clams! Pig ear were good, but I couldn't eat too much of it because it was very gelatinous. The ham croquettes were also enjoyable, crispy on the outside and generously filled with a velvety sauce. To complement your meal, you absolutely must get their lemon beer! Your experience here is not complete without the lemon beer! I saw a lot of other reviews saying the staff isn't the most amicable or pleasant here, but I honestly had a great time here. Our server was rather welcoming and hospitable! Everything on the menu is in Spanish and the workers speak mostly Spanish, but I think you can always show pics and point. read more

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If you're in Barcelona and love seafood, Bar Celta Pulpería is non-negotiable. We stumbled in looking for good pulpo and left planning our next visit. The star of the show? The octopus. Perfectly cooked--tender, smoky, with just the right hit of paprika and sea salt. It's the kind of dish you pause to savor and then secretly hope everyone else at your table is too full to finish theirs. But it doesn't stop there. The gambas were plump and juicy, the calamari was crisp without being greasy, and the razor clams melted in your mouth. Each dish came out fast, fresh, and steaming hot. The quality of the seafood here is just spectacular--clearly fresh from the market. And then there's Joane, our server, who made the whole experience even better. Friendly, fast, and full of personality--he recommended dishes we might not have thought to order, and every single one was a hit. He kept the atmosphere upbeat and genuinely seemed to enjoy taking care of us. A true professional with a warm smile and perfect timing. It's a casual, lively place where locals and travelers sit shoulder to shoulder, and the energy is contagious. No frills, no gimmicks--just incredible Galician-style seafood done exactly right. Five stars without hesitation. Go for the octopus, stay for everything else--and ask for Joane if you can. He'll take great care of you read more

Celta Pulperia - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

Absolute BEST "Croquettas" in Barcelona. I recommend it to everyone I know when they visit Barcelona! Sooooo yummy!!

One of the Best tapas stops on Barcelona. Nice sitting area outside as well as stools. They do a wonderful cappuccino fully dusted if you like it that way it's top notch here. Great meats and some of the best octopus you can find. So fresh and good you would think. You were at the seafood market. Service is very friendly and helpful. read more

Celta Pulperia - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

I found Bar Celta Pulperia off a Google search while trying to find some more pulpo! Servers were friendly and extremely patient with my lack of Spanish skills. Place is fairly small, but was easy to get a seat when I arrived around 3pm. I mainly came just for a mid afternoon snack, so I ordered the pulpo, fried pig snout, and razor clams. The pulpo was amazing; meat was tender with that slight crunch from the rock salt. Never had razor clams before. They were very meaty and flavorful. Pork snouts were just okay. It seemed like they had been sitting out a while and didn't taste freshly fried. Portions for each item were very generous. I would definitely come here again to try their other tapas! read more

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While the service wasn't the best I had, the food was Out of this world. The tapas were smaller portions than others we visited, but there are a lot of choices and the flavor more than makes up for it. There definitely only seemed to be tourists at this place, but the spice on the food kept us there! The prices were slightly higher than I'd pay, especially for the amount of food we were getting, and the sangria wasn't as strong as I would've liked...but I have to say that the taste and spice of the food kept me from decreasing my rating. I'd visit - but only if nothing else in the area suits your fancy! read more

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Excellent place for tapas especially the octopus plate. Tender bite sized pieces drizzled with olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika. Beautiful Barcelona, take a detour to enjoy these simple pleasures. read more

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We were walking when I saw the name pulperia( octopus ). Stoped right away. We started with Damm lemon beer moving to a bottle of the Ribera de duero. We ordered Pan con tomate, croquetas de bacalao, pulpo anla plancha , croqueta casera and crema calatan ( creme brullee) It's a must to go back! Black belt level read more

My fiance and I stumbled upon this place when we were going back to our hotel at night. It was packed and had many people. We passed by in the afternoon - same story. So we decided to come here one day in the afternoon to grab some food. There were mostly locals, so I know this place is good. The menu is on a blackboard, or the English menu is up front. But beware, you really need to brush up on your Spanish as the English in this establishment is not good, but the food is amazing! Everything we ordered was great, but the pulpo was the standout dish. So amazing!! AND at the most reasonable price I've seen in Barcelona (but I've only been in BCN for 4 days, so don't take my word for it.) Either way, it was a great local vibe, a bit of an homage to the good old days in the decor, and I highly suggest the food. Price was reasonable, service was friendly, and the food was good. Will return when I have a chance to visit Barcelona again! read more

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Sooo good! Super fresh and tasty simple dishes. Great recommendation from our hotel concierge for a casual meal.

Stopped by this place b/c it was one of the few places open on a Sunday. Maybe it was because we stopped at like 3-4PM after the lunch rush but before dinner, but the food just did not seem fresh. We ordered a plate of octopus, as well as some calamari and tomato bread, but nothing really stood out. The octopus and calamari were cold and clearly not fresh, and we never even got served our bread (luckily, they also didn't charge us for it). Language barrier was a slight issue but the servers were more or less pretty friendly. Would not recommend the food though. read more

Celta Pulperia - cold, mushy octopus - meh - Spanish Near Me - Barcelona, B

I found this place by asking the newspaper stand man, and I'm so glad I did. There are no paper menus. Everything is written on blackboards. However, the locals seem to go there and know what they want, the pulpo. Now, after a long walk from Barceloneto, we were hot and tired. We ordered their in house sangria, We loved it so much that we went for seconds. The place is very cozy and welcoming. The staff is very pleasant and willing to help, if needed. There are restrooms available. When you visit, make sure you take your time to enjoy the time spent there. read more

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We just finished the Picasso museum, my son and I just split from our group but we're hungry. Stopped at this tapas bar. Tell you what, I was a little confused. Only menu is outside. There are about 10 or so tables and also bar seats. No outside seating. They don't speak English. Only Spanish. Good think my son can speak a little from his high school days. Anyways, we both ordered sangria's. I also got a pork loin sandwich and my son got the spanish Omelette sandwich. The pork loin sandwich was on some really fresh French roll. So soft and chewy. Small porting of pork loin with melted cheese. So good. Really liked the sandwich. My son's Spanish omelette sandwich was a little strange. Tasted potatoes and not really any egg but it was really good on the fresh French roll. The Sangria's was pretty good too. At the bar they have all this food behind glass and a lot of people just looking and point and getting served. It's so relaxing. So friendly even though they don't speak English. They guys at the bar and servers are always smiling and having a good time. It's a fun little place to eat and drink. Enjoy read more

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A simple pleasant place. We just had 2 café solos. Competent service. €2.40 read more

The food is incredible! I highly recommend ordering Patatas Bravas All I Oli and Chistorra but everything is delicious. It's definitely a more local tapas place which is fun and authentic and our waiter was super kind! 10/10 recommend! read more

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This is a great spot! I sat at the bar which is a little difficult, you have to be ready to get a little bit assertive, its super busy and if you aren't on your A game they will just go right past you. It isn't really as rude as it sounds its just there is no time for chit chat as they are constantly on the go. The menu is up on the wall and if you dont know what any of it means I would suggesting sitting at the bar and pointing at things in the glass case. Everything is done super fresh and made to order so all the ingedients are sitting nicely displayed on the bar and you can kind of get an idea of whats going on. The octopus is absolutely amazing and for the price I absolutely recommend getting it! It comes two ways and I ordered it a la placha which comes with some steamed potatoes, an olive oil and parsley drizzle and fresh lemon to squeeze. its fresh and delicious. I would have loved to go again but unfortunately I didnt make it so its on my list of repeats for my next trip. read more

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Amazing food, super yummy!! Only giving it four stars because I saw a roach in the bathroom lol.

This place is packed and feels good. Great food and nice people. The most busy spot we have seen in the el born area by far after a day in town. Line out the door. Sit at the bar and just try everything. read more

I picked this place because of the good reviews and I was really disappointed, service was terrible and food not that great. I arrived, asked for a table and they just told me sit wherever you want. I pick a table and then they made me move. I asked for an English menu and they told me go outside and read it. Really? You are in a tourists area and have no English menu? I go outside take the pic and ordered. The octopus was good, but a little bit overpriced for the amount you get. The mussel where not cleaned. Seems they just came out of the ocean. Then I asked for potatoes and they never arrived. I also asked for the fried calamari and the guy couldn't understand, even after showing the word on the menu he didn't understand. Overall the service was poor. I wanted to ask for crema catalana but I was so upset I left. read more

Little casual local place. Great octopus and calamari The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Very nice and typical Spanish tapas bar with plenty of choice. Great quick service. Friendly atmosphere. We really loved it. Highly recommended! read more

We walked in just casually as we did not plan to visit. We were surprised to find an original tapas bar. The waiters were very nice and we enjoyed our time as well as the tapas! We had a very good pulpo and the patanegra ja on. The ambiance was very cozy and we felt very welcome! We recommend the venue for a night out with tapas! read more