We happened to stumble upon this cute place before seeing our show nearby. They were very welcoming, and we ordered a few things to try. We ordered drinks, tomato bread, Chx salad, and other small plates. My husband raved at the chicken salad and said it was the best he ever had. We were seated at the bar, ordered a few drinks, and they took good care of us. It was a small place, but it had a bunch of tables inside and seemed like a local place. We were happy when we heard the server speak English to another customer after we realized we could communicate better. The food was delicious, they were very friendly and attentive, and we enjoyed ourselves. We would come back if we returned to Barcelona. Enjoy. read more

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We loved El Bixto. Super authentic, fun, great tapas, strong drinks, fun server. Quite possibly my favorite place in Barcelona. Note - it's tiny, no a/c, very few tables. But it's GREAT...!!! read more

Fantastic little intimate restaurant - perfect for a date or evening with a couple friends. Only about 7 small tables total and about 5 seats at the bar so reservations are recommended. My husband and I were lucky to get a table without a reservation (on our second try) by arriving early (7 pm). We received great, friendly service and had a wonderful 2 week anniversary of marriage dinner here. The food was incredible! Everything we tried, we enjoyed immensely. The pate with fig jam on the starters menu may not look like much, but it was both of our favorites. We also loved the "In love" salad with fresh tuna and pieces of fig, so many flavors in every bite- please do yourself a favor and try a salad here! It is not the same old boring stuff. Lastly, we had the sampler platter ( 22 euro) smoked salmon cured with coffee, cod cured with earl gray, and delicious tuna salad. We both loved the cod and enjoyed the tuna, the salmon was just okay. The tapas come with w basket of bread crackers but we also had a basket of tomato baquette and these 3 things were a feast for 2. Highly recommend the starters and salads! read more

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Our favorite restaurant in the El Born area when we visited Barcelona. We ate there 3 times in one week....it was that good. It's a quaint place off one of the side streets near the Palau de Musica. Exposed stone, huge bouquets of fresh lilies perfume the air , glowing candle light, casual, creative food that has a simple elegance - it is impossible not to love this place. You likely need a reservation unless you come early. (By Spanish standards 8:30). Large groups need not try, best for 2-4 people. Very romantic. Service was very polite, unassuming and provided helpful suggestions. They made us feel at home there as if we'd been coming for years. Wines were all very reasonably priced and they had a very well curated list. Known for their Tapas Atypicas, the cured fish plate was to die for. (Salmon cured with coffee, code cured with earl grey tea, fresh sardines with lemon verbena). It comes in half portions too if you just want a snack. The avocado, Bucheron ( goat cheese) salad was another intriguing dish. Don't pass up their shots of gazbixto ( gazpacho ), it's minty, refreshing and has a subtle but distinct spicy kick. This restaurant is an absolute must in the Born area. read more

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Nice quaint spot next to Palau De La Musica. Happened to come across this tiny Tapas place, down a small side alley near Music Palace and what a find it was! Friendly service, great food and drink, nice music to sit and enjoy and very reasonably priced. If you are in the area, I highly recommend stopping by. read more

We came across this restaurant because our initial choice had no reservations, but we are so glad we did! Despite having a limited menu, everything we ordered delicious and different to all the tapas we had during our trip. The server was very friendly and had great recommendations. I would definitely visit again! read more

This restaurant is very local and just around the corner from the more popular restaurant around the corner. They have the best olives that we've ever had and their signature coffee smoked salmon is very good, as are their red and green hummus. We ate there twice during our brief stay in Barcelona and would recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic local tapas bar. read more

The place is very, very small. The kitchen is the size of a linen closet. I'm surprised how big the menu is in relation to the limited kitchen Dropped in on my why back from the nearby Picasso museum. I ordered a vermouth and a chili tapas. Oddly enough, it wasn't on bread so surprised it was listed as tapas. Oh well, still learning. The chili is different than most Americans would recognize. Different hot peppers and spices. It tasted good and I would order it again. . read more

Cute little place with great food. We started with potatoes with two types of dip, a spicy and a tarragon. Both were really, the spicy were a bit too spicy for me, but my boyfriend really enjoyed it, which was good for me cause then i got more of the other, yum! My boyfriend got the chili con carne-ish dish, it was so good that we asked for the secret ingredient in it:) I got a very well tasting salad with avocado, goat cheese and almonds, would also recommend that. Go there for some good and fairly inexpenssive food!! Extra bonus for danes; its own by a dane and she is really nice and seemed happy to talk with someone from "back home" read more

Grocery store food served in significant quantity. My tuna certainly tasted comparable to canned tuna. The fois, well the same. Given all the great bread cooked everywhere, crackers? Atmosphere, small and cozy, yes. Nice flowers, but otherwise a bit sloppy behind the bar with a large trash can in view. I know, small place, but let's call clutter, clutter. Ok. I guess this is a realistic little tapas place and if you're hungry and want quantity, you will get your value. read more

El Bitxo represents everything that is happening in Barcelona: new, small, young, modern catalán food influenced by other world foods. Bitxo is small, simple menu (food is nor simple however) handcrafted, moderately priced, and unusual. The customers likewise are young un-biased toward modern experimentation. Bitxo is a must taste venue. read more

El Bitxo - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

Me encanta El Bitxo. One of my favorite places when I'm want a cozy, chill yet sophisticated atmosphere. El Bitxo offers warm lighting, nice wine, a few tapas (traditional and creative) and always has a fresh beautiful oversized flower arrangement. It's the first spot that I take people to when they come to visit me in Barcelona. I like sitting at the bar, where they have fans for hot days or in the corner so I can see everything - beware the bench seat sometimes pinches. The menu is handwritten in front of the bar. I always enjoy talking to the people that work there too - it's that warm and familiar. It's especially wonderful because at night you can enjoy the beautifully lit Palau de la Musica, a 5 second stroll away. read more

I don't really know where to start with this one. What an absolute gem! So you walk past this unassuming place and could be forgiven for thinking it's a small florist. It smells of flowers in here, because it is actually full of them. A nice bunch on every table! The menu is written on bits of paper hanging from the wall, and the person who presumably owns the place given the attention he pays to his customers is super friendly. And the food is divine. A real alternative to the usual tapas dishes in the area. I think this may well be the best restaurant in Barcelona! The only drawback is it's tiny, but all that does is encourage you to talk to the people at the next table. Amazing! :) read more

This was one of our favorite dinners in Barcelona. The spot is small with only a few tables and a small bar but what it has is incredible atmosphere and awesome food with very friendly staff. We had their take on Patas, which were fingerlings and an incredible change up from the typical Patas Bravas. Our favorite item by far was the selection of fish carpaccio, which included salmon marinated in coffee and cod marinated in tea with ginger and gin spreads. read more

I was in Barcelona for only a week, and still had to go here twice. Fortunately it was right underneath the hotel I stayed at, so I had no trouble finding it the first time. The second time I simple realized I couldn't comprehend going anywhere else on my last night there. Tiny place, intimate atmosphere (and then some) and delicious tapas. Not sure anything else need be said. read more

Terrific little tapas bar -- just four tables and a bar -- located about 50 feet from the Palau de la Musica Catalana. Fun, relaxed atmosphere with friendly waitstaff and delicious food and drink. We went there twice in our one week in Barcelona. read more

This place is Amazing! Went in on a whim and was blown away. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy and the owner was a gem. I will definitely be recommending this place to friends! read more

El Bitxo - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

Perfect place for an intimate dinner. Food is excellent, especially the spicy hummus.

I find the Tapas only to be a ok, marinated salmon and cod fish, biscuits out of the box, and a ordinary cheese platter. For the food only I give two stars, and ad one extra star for the atmosphere and hospitality, totally a 3 out of 5 experience... read more

El Bitxo - Very cozy... - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Barcelona, B

Delightful little place (7 tables) just down an alley from Palau de la Music Catalana. No kitchen but nice plates of fish and salads. No credit cards accepted so bring Euros. read more

My wife and I loved loved loved this place! Food was delicious and the services was excellent. A true hidden gem that's also reasonably priced. We really felt like locals at this restaurant. It's cute, quaint, small and intimate. We'd definitely come back! read more

This is a very hip, happening place in a great El Born location on a delightful street art redolent passage (about 20m from the Palau de Musica) and it is VERY small. This adds up to El Bixto being very crowded pretty much all the time - I mean Marx Bros "Night at the Opera" cabin scene crowded. We got in fine one evening but then had to wait for 10 min or so on a follow up Saturday night trip. There is one cook/owner and a friendly, buxom motherly lady who does her best to take care of the mix of locals and out of towners. So the space and service, though very nice, is quite challenged with a micro-bar and a jumble of a few crowded high-top tables that require a bit of flexibility to negotiate. If you have mobility issues or are claustrophobic, best give it a miss. The food as you will read is inventive, unique and very good. The house coffee smoked salmon is really quite amazing and you need to just go ahead and get a large order. I also liked the lemony fresh anchovies though my wife was not a fan. I think otherwise we just got some cheese and olives. A decent selection of wines by the glass. This is a current "new tapas" destination and well deserved. We sat next to a delightful family of 4 American ExPats from Madrid and commiserated about our imminent departures from Barcelona. However, 2 of their party were tiny girls and they still just barely fit at perhaps the largest table. I'd say if you are a couple looking for an atmospheric tapas place, El Bixto is worth seeking out and worth the likely wait. read more

After wandering around for a bit looking for a place to eat, we ended up here. So glad we did. The space is small, funky, charming as hell, and a really good combination of old and new. The tapas were so good and "alternative" as advertised. We went with the waitress's recommendation. She was awesome. Not your typical sweet, overly friendly waitress, but I kind of loved that. Great spot. read more

During my week in Barcelona, I ate here twice in two days..... hope that says something right off the bat. As soon as you walk in, you are hit with the cozy, intimate interior and warmly welcomed. It is a small little place with lots of charm and great people. We tried the papas bravas and an exotica hummus with some wine. Everything was delicious and the service both times was amazing. For the quality of food and experience, it is pretty inexpensive. It seems to have a more local feel which is exciting as a tourist! Highly recommend!! read more

During my two weeks in Spain this was #1. The owner is super nice and talked with us for over an hour. If you want to break away from the mandatory Spanish dishes and go with something original this is the place for you. It is an intimate venue with a dynamic venue. I am all for original experiences but this is a repeat. We also got recommendations for the rest of the trip at dessert. read more

Yum yum yum! Awesome and inexpensive house red wine, excellent oven roasted patatas bravas, tuna salad was delicious, mixed charcuterie plate had a great selection of ham and sausage, and the complimentary basket of cherries as dessert made for a wonderful and relaxing lunch after a long morning of exploring Barcelona. Small place tucked into a narrow street in the old gothic quarter with a charming atmosphere and extensive selection of snacks to enjoy. Small tables fit up to four so if you are a bigger group, you may have to split up but it would be worth it. read more

Small cozy tapas bar. We had the house wine and some truffle pan with the cheese plate for two... Polished the plate clean. The prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food. read more

This, after 5 days in the area, is one of two really good bars/tapas places we've found. Great friendly service and non-typical, yet delicious, tapas. Wonderful atmosphere! read more

Tiny little place just a couple of steps from the Palau de la Musica yet somehow seemingly far away from the tourist bustle. Excellent food selections prepared on site by the friendly owner who is quick to engage in interesting conversations. Mostly cold tapas as they don't really have a kitchen, per se, but still excellent and fresh tasting. The menu is written on various boards on the walls so don't bother asking for one. read more

This is one of those few times you walk in as a tourist and Taste being a local. Go here. The food and the staff and the space is small. Cozy. And perfect. As a solo traveler it was more than perfect for dinner and to sit for a while. read more

Quant little restaurant with delicious food! The owner is very helpful with the menu and is super nice. It's a tiny tapas bar, so its great for a cozy lunch or dinner. read more

El Bixto is a beautiful and unusual tapas bar, not far from the Palau in Barcelona. It's a tiny restaurant, with the menu written on strips of paper hanging on the wall, and big floral arrangements. Everything we ordered was delicious. read more

Fantastic food and welcoming host. Cozy little place and child friendly. A great find. Would highly recommend the marinated fish selections, delicious. read more

Absolutely loved this place for a true tapas experience! Small place with very attentive staff. I was told to come here by 2 separate friends and this place did not disappoint. Enjoy delicious red wine with the tapas and not expensive. Love! And will definitely come back. read more

I went to this restaurant a few months ago while I was traveling in Barcelona. I was slightly let down by the cuisine of the area, but I cannot say that about El Bixto. I can't even write a proper review because, looking back, it is difficult to recall words that can adequately describe the overwhelming sensations that accompanied my meal. Subtle and exquisite flavors and wonderful ambiance; the kind of meal that will make an emotional eater cry. The menu (sheets of paper everywhere that I didn't understand) was pretty much impossible for me to decipher, but just ask for suggestions and it will surely be superb. El Bixto is one of my fondest memories of my numerous months spent in Europe. Good luck finding it, but persevere. read more

Amazing! Marinated salmon and cod are insanely good. Really nice and chill cook/owner. Highly recommended!

Small restaurant but really amazing. Two great hosts ( I think sisters). Food very good as well. Enjoyed it here.