I would give this place a zero if I could…read more How an establishment treats its customers is important and they truly do not care. I reached out to them on whatsapp - letting them know that my husband and I were excited to try their food. I got a reply within a minute saying: We are open. We arrived within 10 minutes and the chef tells us the kitchen is closed. He blames the poor communication on the front office. The website does not state what time the kitchen is closed - it simply says open until 11:30PM, as well as, on google. I responded to the whatsapp message letting them know - we were turned away due to the kitchen being closed at 11PM. I couldn't believe the response I received. I was told that I wasn't turned away, they could see me on camera and it didn't look like anyone was being rude to me. The appropriate response would been a simple - The kitchen is closed at 11PM and we are happy to have customers until 11:30PM at the bar. Instead of "we are open" - come and be disappointed we don't have any food. A simple - We apologize for giving you the wrong information would have sufficied. We wasted our time and money getting here. Do not go here. By the way: My family is from Trinidad and Tobago - specifically Diego Martin and Cuerpe. I tend to support Black and specifically - Caribbean businesses, but I want to warm customers that may be treated the same or worse if they go.

Food was great must have Caribbean food when in Barcelona. Staff was very welcoming. We had the…read moreTrinidad pepper shrimp was not spicy but still had a flavorful kick. The braised oxtail was tender and tasty. Curry shrimp was delicious. Music was good Afro beat sounds.

Yum! Came for dinner late on a weeknight and had a Groupon deal that included chicken, sides and a…read moredessert for two people. We got the "spicy" African style chicken, rice and potatoes. Dessert was some sort of "pudding" and we also ordered a milkshake. If/when you come here, be decently hungry. The portions are generous and filling. Everything was delicious, though I really would rate the spicy sauce as mild. It was flavorful though! Everything was seasoned nicely and I recommend also dipping your potatoes in the other spicy sauce they have bottled on the table. The pudding we had reminded my dining companion of some sort of British pudding from his childhood. To me as an American, I would describe it more as a cast iron cake soaked in some delightfully sweet (but not too sweet!) custard. It was excellent. The milkshake was fantastic. Nothing really blew me away, but everything was delicious and very satisfying. The space is very casual and pretty small. Our waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable about the food. It was refreshing to be served by someone who clearly had a love for the food and the establishment.

This is a placeholder review…read more They do live up to their name, that's for sure. My one experience was for a rotisserie chicken for take-away. It was quite good, actually! I tried the Caribbean chicken, and asked for a sample of the extra spicy African sauce. I'm not sure if my heretofore high tolerance for spice has been dulled after 6 years living in Barcelona, but that sauce was MUY PICANTE!! I'm not even sure if I can handle the African chicken that comes automatically with the extra picante sauce. But since I'm not one to back down from a challenge, I'll be ordering it next time. At under 15 euros for the chicken, it's still relatively cheap considering the quality, but that's without any sides. They give you a frequent customer punch card - the 10th chicken is free. If I ever eat at the restaurant, I'll amend my review.

Weekend with BFF! If you are searching for a place with great drinks, come taste. If you you are…read moresearching for salsa come listen to the music. Searching for the vibe walk your ass here. Tip your waiters/waitress.

Happened to stumble upon this place while getting lost heading back to my hotel. And I was…read morecertainly glad that I did. Such a fun place and great atmosphere. The drinks were delicious and creative some were named after Latin songs and performers. The salsa music added a cool vibe ambiance. The bartenders were friendly and welcoming and it made for a great addition to our vacation in Barcelona. Will definitely visit again next time I am here and I've also recommended to family who plan to visit soon.

This restaurant has great ambiance. Close to the beach, cool bar area, great vibes. We didn't try…read moreany food, but ordered drinks. I will say the cocktails were fantastic. If you love coconut, highly suggest the Pina Colada and Coconut Margarita! The staff were nice and played great music. The only downside of this place is the price. Each cocktail was 14€. However, I do understand that you're paying for the location and view. Very nice place with great drinks!

Please save your money and time and go anywhere else. Drinks were incredibly overpriced ($78 for…read moreSIX mediocre cups of Dole pineapple juice and cheap vodka) and just not good (do the bartenders know that a chaser shouldn't be water and more cheap vodka?). Bartender was wearing a hat with a literal confederate flag on it and didn't understand what a shot was. A shot. Bar had spilled drinks on tables and floor and was clearly unclean, music was bad, and I genuinely would go stone-cold sober rather than relive my experience.

We were staying in the area, and my husband did some research as to where we would eat during our…read morefirst night in Barcelona. It was late, we were hungry, but we still wanted to have the authentic Spanish experience, which brought us to La Caleta de Sants. The place is very tourist friendly - English menus, and friendly, English speaking staff. The food: AMAZING. I had the best cooked octopus I have ever had in my life, which came highly recommended by the server. It was tender, juicy, and so flavorful! The ceviche was some of the best I have ever had - wonderfully marinated, with generous portions of seafood. If you have no idea what to order, just ask the server, they make excellent recommendations, and with the dishes we ordered, it seems you can do no wrong no matter what you get. The place isn't very big, so seating is quite limited, and the tables are quite close to each other. Bonus: free wifi!

From the owner: Gastrobar en Plaza Espanya, Barcelona. Cocina sincera de origen iberoamericano e interpretación…read morecaraqueña; hogar de viajeros y aledaños.

After seeing several highly positive reviews (from some Elite Yelpers no less), we stumbled in…read moreafter a long day of sightseeing. We were welcomed by the barmaid in the front and promptly seated by the manager. The ambiance is calm, romantic, and cozy, and the menu intriguing. We started with cocktails, and an appetizer of Iberian Carpaccio. My wife and I both selected paella as a main course, mine was the Arròs Negre (squid ink), which was amazing . Highly recommended!

We had a wonderful family dinner at Cera 23 in Barcelona, the sister restaurant of Arume, and it…read morewas an outstanding experience from start to finish. The ambience is warm, welcoming, and effortlessly charming--perfect for a relaxed yet memorable evening. The food was absolutely delicious and truly authentic Spanish cuisine. Standout dishes for us included the tomato tartar, scallops, seabass, steak, and every single dessert we tried was exceptional. The service deserves special recognition. Marsi took great care of us, and the entire team worked seamlessly together. Melody, Jackie, and Nancy were all incredibly kind, attentive, and efficient, making us feel genuinely welcomed. A special mention goes to Nadia, the dessert chef--her talent truly shines through in the beautifully crafted and unforgettable desserts. Overall, it was a very enjoyable and well-rounded dining experience. Excellent food, impeccable service, and a warm atmosphere--Cera 23 is a place we would happily return to and highly recommend.

New place that is still trying to find itself and suffers from a little split personality…read more The food is the one thing they got right. I had the "fish stew", which was great (They posted a really nice photo of it in a pot). I also had the Civiche, which was a small serving, but still really nice. Serving sizes generally are not overly large, so it is more a quality rather than quantity place. The split personality came in the form of the atmosphere and service. It was trying a little too hard to be a casual, by the beach style restaurant, but as a result, only felt overpriced and lacking the personality it needs. Service was not that great. The highlight coming from when we asked for cocktails, and were told that cocktails could not be served at the tables. We then watched the table next to us order cocktails and get them. hopefully over time, as they get more people coming through, it will sort itself out.

Stumbled upon this place just a couple blocks from our hotel and it was delicious! Try the mofungo…read morerice and the skirt steak and they were both perfect! Great if you're looking to get away from tapas for the night! Need to go back for the ceviche!!

My husband and I have been traveling around Europe for the last 4 weeks. Today we wanted something…read morefamiliar and decided to look for a Cuban restaurant. And so, we stopped here on our way back to Barcelona from Tarragona. The food was really good and pretty authentic. I had the veal steak and my husband la ropa vieja. So why 4? The service was not friendly nor timely.

If your in the mood for Cuban food while in Barcelona don't miss out on this great restaurant!…read moreTheir service & food were awesome and I'm Cuban so trust me when I say the foods great, desserts are tasty too! Tummy full and happy! Watch out for the Mojitos!! Gracias a La Giraldilla por una rica experiencia Cubans sabrosa

The venue doesnt look like much from the outside and there is no Terrace action. However, inside is…read morecosy and has a good chilled bar feel, with relaxing beats playing and mood lighting. Solid cocktails and good food. Menu is quite small but this makes selection easy and service fast. Menus are English and staff speak enough of it too. Free wifi. If the bar is too packed there is Foxy Bar directly across the road as a backup. If your Australian, this bar is similar to the hipster bars popping up all across our country.

This bar/restaurant is so cute. The sketched sign drew me in. Small venue, only holds about 20…read morepeople. Good wine, reasonable price. About 3-4 Euros a glass. And "island" style foods- a nice break from Tapas. Really good pulled pork, fried plantains and rice. Simple but really nice presentation and flavors. The menu is small which makes it easy to order quick. Friendly service too.

When making our travel plans to barcelona aI told my wife i wanted to try a cuban restaurant. Not…read moremany in barcelona we could find but did find Havana Vieja. Being cuban I wanted to see if the cultural food would be similar s most my ancestors come from spain. The location was cozy. I really enjoyed the way the restaurant is laid out. It's small but very inviting. Nice decor from the island and many photos paying homage to cuban known people. Colorful and full of cuban flavor. The service was great the host/bartender maybe owner? Was extremely welcoming and a nice guy. We sat upstairs and our waiter was also very friendly. Food was ok. We ordered the congri with ropa vieja and yuca. The rice was good, the ropa vieja was lacking flavor. I think it wasn't a traditional recipe or it was lacking tomato sauce. It was a bit bland. The yuca was nice and soft but it was also missing the traditional garlic sofrito you would add on top to give it that pop. Overall the food was ok but not what i was hoping for. We also ordered their pudding de guayaba and flan de coco. Both were very delicious. Great flavors not overwhelming.

Barcelona has many great restaurants but unfortunately they have no beans... they do serve in some…read moreplaces Heinz Canned beans... not for me. My daughter and I we're eating ok but not satisfied we needed some real beans and rice. The gates of heaven opened when we found this place! Authentic Cuban food! When we began to eat we both looked at each other and realized how hungry we really were. The service - spectacular! The BEANS ....we ordered second portions - for those who know me I'm am extremely particular about beans! YUM! We ate we laughed we felt blessed to have come across this miracle.