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    El Pachuco

    4.6 (146 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 12:30 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Nachos pachucos
    Thalia D.

    When I tell you this place is the BEST Mexican food I have EVER had I am not kidding. Do not judge the place by the looks if you're a selective person because you will regret it!!!!!! The nachos pachucos and the chilorio tacos are a MUST have. Going back for more before our trip ends!!!! Wow 10/10

    Best nachos of my entire life
    Ashley L.

    Not kidding. These are the best nachos I've ever had in my entire life. It's hard for me to not gatekeep this place. Service is amazing. You order off a sheet at the bar and the food is ready almost instantly. Small restaurant. Can't say enough good things about this place. Pretty decently priced from what I remember. I miss it so much!!! Tip: cash only

    Counter service
    MC H.

    Oh my gosh was this great! From the outside it does not seem like much. But step inside and taste a little bit of heaven. Tacos to die for!!! Yum, great service and good prices!

    Pulled pork tacos
    Chantee F.

    The pros: Hole in the wall Mexican food. Friendly staff. Fast service. Micheladas. Good value. Tasty food. Cash only. The cons: Minimum 3 tacos per order. This means you can't get one of each. Tacos are huge and not meant to be giant piles of food on a small tortilla. They should be 1-2 bites. So they could save food and make them smaller so people can get multiple. All serves are big. I saw their other dishes like the nachos. Can share one plate between 2-3 people. Quesadillas looked reasonable at minimum 2 for one person. They can ramp up by having more than one kind of salsa. Meat can also be cooked longer to be tender and more flavorful. I am used to tacos in the US and Mexico, so this doesn't compare but at least it's not a chain and one of the better places I have found in Europe.

    Frozen mango margarita - delicious!
    Amara M.

    After eating all the tapas while I'm Barcelona, we were definitely itching for something different. We love Mexican food and this place did not disappoint. It's definitely a smaller joint. You sit down and place your order on a paper that you hand to the bartender. They call you up to the bar when your food is ready. We ordered tacos and quesadillas. Everything was absolutely delicious. I had the frozen mango margarita - so interesting! It was tasty but definitely fills you up. We would totally come back here!

    Booze wall. You fill out cards for your order.
    Michelle V.

    The menu is.... This big. Basically pulling pork out of a container onto the tacos, garnish, add a lime, and bam done. It's street food and good at that. I just find it a tiny bit overrated and over priced. CASH ONLY Beer and drink menu has much more options. Hostess was already stressing out about a rush that I never saw and pointed me sternly to a certain seat. It was good, it just wasn't outstanding.

    Sopes y tostadas
    Angela B.

    Cheap and better than Mexico. Skip the tacos and get the tostadas or nachos. The tacos are good but they're plain, you get a lot more food for €1 more. I'm in Spain for 10 days, I've been here 3 times already. Great food and the frozen margaritas are delicious as well!

    Kishan P.

    Great Cozy Mexican restaurant in Barcelona. I visited the restaurant for dinner during a vacation to Spain and it was one of my favorite meals while there. Menu: They offer tacos, quesadillas, shareable plates and more. The portions are big and fairly priced for the taste and amount you get. I had the tacos, nachos, and quesadillas (with a guest :p) and nothing was a disappointment. Taste: I can't elaborate much more than saying 5/5. Well seasoned and they offer really good hot sauces for fiends like myself. Location: It's cozy; Maybe fits about 25-30 patrons including seating at a bar area. If you come during dinner time expect a wait! We waited for about and hour and a half when we went at 10pm on a Friday! Overall: Must go if you want some great Mexican food and a nice vibe. Not a place to sit down and have deep personal conversation though as it gets loud.

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    8 months ago

    Best Mexican food I've had in Barcelona! Kind staff and food is prepared quickly. It's a little small, prepare to share a table.

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    Amazing food and ambience, service was beyond excellent, and the bathrooms are cool and clean

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    2 years ago

    Food was smacking!! Service was good and chill. I ordered the carnitas tacos they were super good. Perfect amount of meat.

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    2 years ago

    My fav spot for tacos in Barca. The drinks are good. And the vibe as well. The micheladas are really good

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    Love the ambiance. Good food and drinks and open pretty late so if you're out having drinks and get hungry this is a good spot for food.

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    The nachos pachucos and the chilorio tacos are a MUST have.

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    Cerveseria Catalana - fried artichoke

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    1.9 kmL'Eixample
    €€€

    It's been a decade since I came here for my first Tapas in BCN. This is where I realized there was…read morea lot of my peeps that works there and it's nice to feel at home, lol. This was recommended by friends awhile back, I remembered the modern ambiance, amazing Tapas, friendly service and the place was as busy then until now. For this big restaurant caliber, it's pretty crowded yet they do a good job with a fast turnaround. We did the early Dinner and by the time we got out there was already a long line for late Diners. The fact that even after a decade, it's rare that I go back to the same spot let alone they're still around after all these years. You already know that tells a lot and I feel bad for those who didn't have the same great experience, hope they give it another shot. See y'all soon! Salut, Vermouth!

    Walking down the street on Rambla and a "Huge Line" has gathered outside Cerveseria Catalana…read more Something special must be happening here to have this big of a crowd waiting. My son had been here last year and thought, it was a solid. We put our name in, went to a nearby park bench to wait and watch people for 50 minutes. The servers outside are grumpy as to many people are crowding the sidewalk and impeding his service. Finally, our name was called, were seated at the bar, and watched a chef make the magic dishes. The menu is huge and I can't help but watch the delicious dishes flying by us. So little time and yet so many great choices, this won't be easy. We began with the beef tenderloin montadito foie gras. It was presented as a open face sandwich on a bagette. We split it as it had a huge piece of foie gras. The tenderloin was tough and the tapas tasted like indivdual components, not a blended or refined profile. The grilled razor clams were nicely cooked, slightly gritty and needed to be washed more thoroughly. The Spanish omelet wedge was spiritual, dish of the night award. The onion made the dish! The sliced fried artichoke was finely shaved, and again lacked a enjoyable flavor that I would order again. The chips with fried eggs and Jabugo ham was different, tasty and a concept I would not of thought about. Delicious! Casveseria Catalanahe was packed and stacked for a reason. A high vibe and energy even in the face of a revolt at the check in desk from hungry dinners. I came say without hesitation, we will give them a second try. The staff was friendly, engaging, warm and a good sense of humor, nothing but smiles. I can't wait for our next trip to Cerveseria Catalana and let them tell me what to order. Good luck and see you sooner than later.

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    El Pachuco - mexican - Updated May 2026

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