Stumbled upon this place by accident the first night in Barcelona and was I surprised. Felt like we were back home eating authentic Mexican food. We returned 10 days later after a cruise and were not disappointed. Stop by this place if you're looking for authentic Mexican food! read more

We came Saturday at around 930pm and waited at least 45 min. It seemed unorganized but it was well worth the wait. The food drinks and service was amazing. We did not expect this from such a small place but we should've know with how many people were waiting in line so late. We sat at the bar and watched our food and drinks made in front of us. We ordered nachos and four tacos each, it was too much but all so so so delicious. I would definitely recommend coming here and I would wait an hour to eat here again. read more

El Pachuco - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Awesome environment, good food and good drinks. Must try the nachos and quesadillas !

Great Mexican food in Barcelona. Home made hot sauces that were very tasty. My wife and I split the pork tacos and the notchoes with pork. both were outstanding. Friendly folks but no wait staff. You fill out a card on your table and hand it to the bar tender, they call your name to get your order. As a custom in Spain, it tapas, so you just keep ordering until your finished. The place is very small, seats bout 35 or so, so get there early. read more

FIVE WELL DESERVED STARS! Hands down, the best service we got during our stay in Barcelona. The bartender was attentive and quick. We got micheladas, tacos, nachos and cocktails. All were delicious! The micheladas were spicy and tasty, the cocktails were good and strong and all of the food was flavorful. I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Highly disappointed in getting lost and spending money to try out one of the best tacos spot in town just to find out that they are close and only servicing parties of 3 or more. read more

Having grown up in California and travelled to Mexico I've eaten a lot of Mexican food and all I can say is El Pachuco one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever tried. Great food, super friendly chef/owner and really cozy atmosphere. Prices are low and the beer is cold, can't ask for more. If you fo ask for more, ask for a Michelada you'll like it. read more

Amazing food! The place was packed when I went, cool music, chilled place. Good prices! Definitely can't wait t become obese by emptying them of all their food!!!! read more

Delicious nachos and quesadillas in this pocket sized Mexican punk bar. Dangerously cheap and moreish, as are the cocktails. Bargain! http://www.bestofbcn.com/bar/el-pachuco read more

One word: nachos. Get them. Home fried tortilla chips. Mountains of cheese. And so, so much more. Had 3 beers, shot of tequila and the nachos for around €20. No better way to spend time at this lively little hole in the wall. Go! read more

On our vacation from America, our AirBnB host suggested we eat here our first night in Barcelona - FABULOUS! They offer an ordering card in English if you need that. I'd recommend sitting at the bar where you can watch the care with which they make the food - they are artists! I also recommend going early as they were very crowded later in the evening. My husband had a massive plate of nachos and I had 3 tacos. Everything was superb. read more

Bomb!! I had chicken sopes and they were amazing. The nachos and margaritas were also delicious. Service was disorganized but quick. When we sat at our table there were dirty dishes on it that they did not take away until halfway through our meal. Tiny restaurant; get there early to secure a seat. read more

A-mazing! Best Mexican food I ever tasted. Came here two days in a row. It's suuuoer cheap, regarding the quality you get.

How can you not love a place that makes their own tortillas/chips? You walk into the small restaurant where they have a bar and only a few tables. We had to wait and sat by the bar. I love watching the food and drink prep. You mark on a paper what you want and when it's ready they call your name. The nachos are amazing and between the two of us filled us up. I like spicy so he had to make me a special salsa that was delicious and definitely had heat all the way down. The tacos were OK, I would order them again but weren't out of this world. They don't have the most variety of tequilas, but a good enough selection. Staff is accommodating and cool Food is amaze-balls and worth the price read more

Great mexican style food, small bar setting. If you order to go (like we did) make sure to write that on your paper menu before handing it to the staff. The Pachuco Quesadillas, chorizo tacos, and chicken tacos were delicious and filling. It was enough to feed 4 of us for about €22. read more

Was a little spot a bit of the beaten path. I got the chicken tacos and they were great. Good change up from all the tapas. Staff was nice. Wouldn't recommend it for large parties because they only had a few tables and bar space. read more

Unreal; the only word that could sum up my experience. Being from the states and having eaten Mexican food all over I was absolutely blown away by the flavors and quality of the food! I will certainly be back probably every day for the rest of my stay in Barcelona to try more of the menu but on my first visit I tried the quesadillas and they were phenomenal! The manager/owner gave us free shots of their house made tequila which was also very good and I hate tequila.. You can't go wrong with any of the quesadillas and the nachos could feed a small army! Can't wait to visit again and see what else this amazing little place has to offer! read more

Delicious and great service, what more could you ask for? Try the nachos- I've brought many people here and they have all said the nachos are the best they've ever had. It would be a huge and unfortunate mistake not to order them- trust me!! With that being said be careful the area can get semi-sketch (meaning that keep your belonging near and dear to you). Once while I was here some old suspicious man came in asking for a beer but left without one and the owner, Pepe, told us that sometimes people do that because they are trying to snatch away a purse or other valuables. Never happened to anyone I knew or myself but just be careful. read more

Don't see why it has this rating. Feels like you are in Mexica - eatable, but not special and pretty trashy environment. Kinda nice vibe, but the prices are too high for this experience. Got a beer that was 2 years after expiration date and no surprise from the bar tender or apologies :( read more

Best Mexican food I have ever eaten (and I am from Southern California and have visited Mexico more than once)! The staff are very nice and everything is made in-house. It is a TINY place which is a little sad because it's hard to fit more than 2 at a table. Drinks are delicious. Recommend the chicken nachos and the tostadas. Price is great and serving are large enough to share. read more

Tiny little joint. Really neat inside. There was a bit of a wait. Raspberry Margarita came out in a really cool presentation, but it just tasted okay. Guacamole was okay. Pork tacos were good. All in all a cool experience. read more

Wow!! The atmosphere, the people, the food!! A MUST in Barcelona. We had the nachos and taco. Was so great that when we were full we got sad... Fantastic service from the guys as well. Didn't reserve table in advance but the 30 min wait was all worth it. read more

Great atmosphere, delicious food and friendly staff. Quick tip - the serving sizes are quite large, so keep that in mind when ordering. Give this place a try if you're in for some yummy and affordable Mexican! read more

We just finished our food. I had to write this review immediately...to capture the exact mood. We are both stunned. The food is absolutely incredible. So many flavors and so much authenticity. The nachos were absolutely to. die. for. We also shared the tinga tacos and the chalupas. The tacos were...well...tacos. Awesome tacos, but still "just" tacos. So if you want to experience something unique and special go for the chalupas. Mmmmmm deep fried tortilla. Also there are like 15 seats in the whole place so prepare to wait and/or be flexible. The ladies working behind the bar are super cool and charming. Please just come here! read more

One of our favorite restaurants while visiting Barcelona! Their mango margarita was amazing. The guacamole was delicious and the tacos were fantastic. The restaurant is small and quaint. My only complaint would be that the restaurants was hot/doesn't have AC....but the food and drinks make it totally worth it :) read more

Stumbled upon this place while on vacation. I can honestly say the tacos are amazzinnnggggg. Must try !

Great Mexican food. Everything taste fresh and is made daily. The micheladas are amazing. Only thing is Pachuco is a small little place. You might have to wait, but its worth it. read more

Food was excellent and service was great! Loved the atmosphere! Handmade nachos were to die for and all ingredients tasted incredibly fresh yet simple! Do yourself a favor and stop in! read more

By far the best Mexican food Ive had in Barcelona. The chef is an extremely friendly Mexican man who is obviously very passionate about serving authentic Mexican cuisine. All the food is very reasonably priced, and very very delicious. We indulged in flautas, nachos, and an assortment of tacos. Needless to say, I was incredibly satisfied with my experience at pachucos and I will definitely be back! A must go if you're craving an authentic taste of Mexico! read more

Big disappointment. After the good reviews that I read and was excited to try.... I was very upset. The service doesn't exit (they say it's ok), margaritas were too sweet, the toilet... Was almost better outside, the noise was overwhelming. The chairs not comfortable and the sense that you are not welcome was the worst. Kind of eat quick and let the other "shift" come in soon. On the phone they don't respond. It's like they dong care... read more

Very disappointed don't waste your money .food was old not fresh . Services horrible. No seating. 3 tables I thought I was going to a restraint not a hole in the wall read more

I don't normally write reviews but this place was so wonderful I felt compelled to share our experience. This is the definition of hidden gem, a very small hole-in-the-wall location that left a big impression in terms of service and great-tasting food. It does have a small interior, but is well worth the wait--the food is bursting with flavor, the portions are generous, and the prices are very fair. As a Californian, my standards for Mexican food are pretty high but El Pachuco left me very impressed. The drink menu also has a nice variety and all the drinks we ordered were very tasty and did not skimp on the alcohol. We ordered five tacos and a plate of nachos to share amongst three people and we were stuffed by the time we finished it all! We did manage to squeeze in room for the fried plantains with cream--despite how full we were, it was so delicious we managed to make room somehow and devoured it all. The staff were very friendly and genuine in their interactions with us, so much so that we lingered longer than we initially planned and had a very enjoyable evening. Overall, this place has both great food and atmosphere, with menus in Spanish and English. I highly recommend this place for a fun outing with friends or family. read more

Best food we had in Barcelona, the only problem is that the restaurant is small so at times there is a long wait but is definitely worth it.

Absolutely a fan of this place. Always busy so the best time to go is literally as soon as they open. They are cash only, which is important to know before going and the staff is nice some nicer than others. Carnitas tacos were my favorite. Their drinks are also very good read more

This place is awesome. Great food & amazing staff! Strolled in last minute and it was the best decision! We got the pork quesadillas and the sopas. Both AMAZING, best Mexican food I've had in a long time! The staff is having fun and is friendly and has great energy. Would definitely recommend! read more

SO DELICIOUS! The drinks were awesome and the food was even better, how is that possible? We tried the guacamole and a few different types of tacos and everything was the bomb.com. Staff was also quick and super nice!! I wish there were more seats/room here but that's also what gives it some charm! Thumbs up from 2 Texans hanging out in Barcelona!! read more

Delicious food and drinks! I ordered tacos and the Toloache mezcal cocktail. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is laidback. The restaurant is a lowkey respite from the more crowded touristy spots covered in photos of fake-looking food. I would definitely go back. read more

Great ambiance. Excellent tacos. Smallish space, but the shallow counter is just wide enough for your plate. Interesting ordering system, using a paper checklist. Works well, though the extra water we ordered didn't make it (we weren't charged for it though) read more

One of my favorite Mexican places so far in Barcelona. Their tacos are to die for. I've been here 4 times for their tacos. Its a small place, and its very popular, so it can get pretty crowded. On weekends there can be a small wait, but its totally worth it. Two thumbs up. read more

This restaurant was excellent! We were the only customers early on a Thursday evening, and the one employee that was working made all of our food. We got the large nacho dish and bean and cheese quesadillas. The nachos were incredible! So many lovely, fresh toppings, and a generous amount of food. The quesadillas were also superb, and came with guacamole. We could see the cool grating the cheese fresh for both dishes, and taking his time to make the food delicious! read more