I get the feeling that this is the local version of an old school diner. We came at an odd hour for lunch (noon) according to local habits, so we did not have to wait at all. Our server didn't speak English, the menus were not in English, but that is part of the charm and you get by. I had the Madrileno, which was a calamari sandwich with some mayo. Simple , hearty and hit the spot. The calamari was tender and the bread was good. Nothing to complain about for under 5EU! For those with more of an appetite, check out their 3 course set lunches for 13.95EU. read more

Elisabets - Madrileno, which was a calamari sandwich with some mayo - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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100% would recommend! It's close to the market, which is a bit overpriced, but this place is the best! Try the Callos (tripe) and ask for bread, you will not regret it! The patatas are also good and the calamari is so tender (I don't even like calamari!) The Bikiberico (ham and cheese sandwich) is good if you like Jamon Iberico, melted cheese, and a buttery bread read more

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I'm visiting Barcelona for a few months with my fiancé and this is definitely one of favorite spots for lunch. The food is sublime and the two different servers have been very kind. The prices are reasonable too, one of my favorites is the Bocadillo Jamon Iberico at 4.95 €. It is a fantastic price for the size of the sandwich and the flavor is just the perfect amount of spicy. Definitely recommend checking this place out. Be mindful that it is quite popular with only two tables outside. Happy eating! read more

Elisabets - Pimento's del Padron. Molt bé! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

We were hungry and sat outside the first time and inside the second. They food here is fresh & delicious. Compliments to the chef , really great. We came back it was so good. read more

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A long line almost out the door awaited us. The bigger problem is that they didn't seem to have any system in place to figure out the places in the queue. We nearly gave up as the staff refused any eye contact. Finally though they seated us after about 20 minutes or so when a big group left and vacated multiple tables at once. We wasted no time in indicating that we wanted the Pica Tapa menu for 17.20€. This came with 9 different tapas. They were not amazing to be perfectly honest. The two most laughable were tomato paste on toasted baguette and the fried spicy green peppers. The combination of long queue to be seated, slow service, mediocre food, and expensive tapas(34.40€ for two people) relative to the quality, leads me to not be particularly fond of this highly rated restaurant. read more

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Gayle and I stopped in on the power (and directions) of a Rick Steves' Tour Book Restaurant Elisabets is a happy little neighbourhood eatery and well worth the effort to get past the La Rambla scene (including a barker or 2 beckoning us to come hither to their restaurant). I also enjoyed the collection of old radios and the comfortable local vibe that was spread out among a front bar and at least 2 different dining rooms. We had the 3-Course (including dessert) Menu del Dia, but had to guess a bit as very little English is spoken or written here. Cash Only too. As we poured over the Spanish menu, Gayle encouraged me to be "adventurist". I pointed and ended up with a large and tasty bowl of Lentil soup and some killer baked ribs. "Cosmopolitan" Gayle chose and eggs/sausage dish for the first course and the equivalent of chicken strips and fries for the main dish. A nice house wine and dessert rounded out a very filling and satisfying Lunch. read more

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This was our very first stop in Barcelona and what a hearty lunch meal it was. It's tucked in a beautiful little alleyway and isn't too spacious inside. I highly recommend coming here for the menu del dia, which is essentially a lunch special that includes an appetizer (primero), entree (segundo), postre (dessert), and bebido (drink). Oh, and let's not forget the complimentary basket of bread with olive oil. They did not have an English menu, so my friends and I honestly chose dishes at random. The good thing is, you can't really go wrong. Here's what we ordered: -Salad, fish, chocolate mousse -Croquetas de jamon, beef cheek, chocolate mousse -Fideua, chicken, cake Our favorites were the salad, croquetas de jamon, beef cheek, and chicken. But wait...I ordered a wine to drink, thanking that I'd get just a glass of red. Lo and behold they brought over an entire bottle, which you can pour at your own desire. Beautiful. Total cost: 35.85 Euros read more

Elisabets - Top left: Beef cheek with fries Top right: Fish with fries Middle: Bread basket! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

This was one of our very first stops upon arriving in Barcelona. It was a bit chaotic as they were busy but when in Spain... (you know the rest). We simply took a place at the barra and ordered some tapas and beers. The tapas were authentic and the service could not have been better especially as we were communicating in Spanglish. The patatas bravas were so good, their little peppers (pimientos Padron) were excellent. This is a must stop on your visit to this great city. read more

Elisabets - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

This one was just amazing!!! Rare find. Great homemade food and great service. Food is so natural and delicious! This is a place where locals go for lunch and dinner - not too many tourists. Again, place is SUPER!!! Highly recommended! read more

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This place was simple and delicious! Truly authentic Spanish tapas. The menus are not in English, but that's what google translate is for! Order the peppers and the fish! read more

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La persona que atendía fue muy grosera, personalmente no volvería con un servicio así

The service was friendly, and my fiance and I absolutely loved the "Menu Pica-Tapa," their Friday-night prix fixe menu. It requires a minimum party of 2, costs 15.80 euros (at the time of this review), and the price includes literally an enormous bar feast with pitcher of sangria included. Our table was literally packed to the brim with plates of food. It's a sampler menu of 10 different, fairly common tapas dishes. The portions were huge and much more than a bite per person. I really enjoyed the meat skewers (brochetita de carne), the shrimp (gambas a la plancha), and the charcuterie plate (plato de embutidos). The sangria was also delicious. I think this place would be appropriate if you have a big appetite or are in a large party. I would definitely come back. read more

Elisabets - Tapas prix fixe menu, Friday night special - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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This was a very nice place for breakfast. Great coffee. A great selection of pastries and a great feel to it. A local, affordable restaurant that makes great food, has friendly staff, and popular in the area. Would 100% come back here again, I loved it. I had the Croissant and a Chocolate Croissant. Their freshly squeezed Orange Juice was a very nice addition. read more

Elisabets - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

I am torn because food is so good but service is so bad. I am a foodie so I will deal with bad service to get the great food. Just be prepared for the bad service and come with patience and a good attitude because the food is worth it. Came to this place years ago based on a Rick Steve's recommendation and to this day I still remember the lasagna I had there so on our recent trip to Spain I had to come back again in hopes of having it. To my utter sadness lasagna was not an option on their daily lunch menu which has about 5 appetizers, 5 entrees, and 5 desserts to pick from. If it is a choice on your menu please order it! Menu changes daily and if it is not on menu they won't make it for you. You get all three courses and a drink for $12 euros. This place does not cater to tourist so be prepared to try to understand the menu and get the rude waitress to help fill in the gaps. We speak Spanish and that did not even help much as there are many Catalan words that we had no idea what they meant. Waitress begrudgingly and curtly answered our questions and we ordered. I had the salad (rare to find in Barcelona that lives off carbs and fried food) and it was fresh and delicious with small mozzarella balls in it. Next I had the 4 cheese ravioli which was made with top quality ingredients and excellent. We ordered for the table croquetas, cold cuts and cheese and all were great. Dessert is not made in house and was the only sub par part of meal. This is a simple, casual, local Barcelona eatery. It is not an OMG best food you have ever had experience but the simple food they do offer is made well with fresh ingredients. Adjust your expectations and you will not be disappointed. read more

Good food and lovely atmosphere. We ordered the black pudding and shrimps according to the highly recommended dishes in yelp. And they are amazing. We also looked around food on other tables. They also looked good. But it is a pity that we went there with half-full stomach so we couldn't have more. Beer was recommended by the waiter and was also pretty good. Thanks yelp, we could order by pointing at the pictures since we didn't speak Spanish. It helped a lot. read more

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I dream about this place and their choricitos! This was my husband and mines second trip to Barcelona and one of the reason we're here again was to taste this place all over again. The servers here are more than gracious to help you out with the menu if you need any suggestions (I'm a Spanish speaker so not sure how good their English is!) Just a little away from La Rambla, it is worth steering away from the chaotic tourist trap and into the the Raval neighborhood. If you're unsure what to order here are among my favorite on the Tapas menu: Choricitos - Spicy sausage links with bread! Patatas Bravas -Fired patatos with spicy red sauce and mayo! Patatas Bolonesa- I have no idea what the sauce is but try it anyway. Chistorras-Spicy sausage links on a bauguette. Calamares - Didn't personally try but saw a lot of locals get this! I was too full at this point to try! The very best part of this place are the ridiculous prices! I don't think we've spent more than 20 Euros at this place for two people and even that is being generous! read more

Tea time in Barcelona is taken very seriously. Elisabets is the perfect place for this important indulgence. I sat next to a man who was eating the most delicious looking pastry and indicated to the server that I would like to have what he's having. She returned 3 minutes later to inform me that that particular pastry was 86ed for the day but not to worry, she would bring me something that she guaranteed I would enjoy...and was she ever right! (see pic)....very good coffee at Elisabets as well. read more

Elisabets - Layers of deliciousness..spongecake,creme, glaze. The coffee is excellent in Barcelona - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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How is this place rated so highly? I thought this restaurant was pretty mediocre. We came on a busy night and waited a bit to be seated and then waited a loooong time to order. We tried many items including the calamari, the bomba, the patatas bravas, and croquettes. I will say, their bomba was good, very large and flavorful. The rest of the food was not so good. Particularly, the calamari was terrible.... not crispy, no color to it, chewy.... not good calamari at all. The food here left a weird oily taste in my mouth. Yes, it is cheap, but sometimes you get what you pay for. read more

Came here for the set menu del dia and it offered some of the best bites I had during my trip here. The menu is entirely in Catalan, so there was a bit of educated guessing with our order - my gf even asked for recommendations from our server and all we got was "It's all good." Turns out, she was right. My first course ended up being a plate of Peas and Bits of Ham. I was pretty disappointed because it wasn't what I was expecting, but once I took a bite all my reservations dissapated - it's probably the best peas I've ever had in my life. And the bits of ham are the perfect compliment, adding a just hint of saltiness. Next, came Chorizo with Fries. The chorizo was so juicy and succulent - excellent. The fries were just okay unfortunately, but needed a sauce to accompany it (they didn't come with bravas sauce or allioli). I got a Chocolate Mousse for dessert, which is exactly what it sounds like, but my gf got Mel i Mato, a ricotta-like cheese dish with honey slathered on top. Utterly simple, absolutely delicious. Great food, awesome value (you will leave stuffed), and already have it mentally checked off as a place I will come back to when I visit again. read more

This place is fabulous for the menu del dia (multi course meal for a set price) if you want to absolutely stuff your face. I've had some fabulous lasagna, half a chicken, etc and its such a great value. It is really local (no English menu, need someone to translate if you can't read it) and cozy (some may say crowded). You won't find a single other American. The only drawback is that BOTH times I've been there they have completely forgotten to serve me. I think we spent an hour before eating once, and they walk past so fast you have no chance to hale them down, which is really frustrating. I would forgive once, but twice is a bit much. read more

I normally don't do reviews on yelp. But this restaurant deserves an AWESOME review. We had Bombas (meatball), calamari, poncho moruno (spicy meat skewer), boquerones with vinegar, and croquettes. We only stopped here to grab a pre dinner quick bite. Ordered the first three things, but since everything is so delicious we ordered more. There wasn't an English menu but we managed to order with the help from other yelpers. We also came relatively early since we have dinner later, they are only serving tapas, I think they have more formal dinner entrees later. Now I'm pretty full, have to walk it off before dinner! Haha! highly recommended! Must try if u are in the area. read more

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We LOVE Elisabets and the dear ladies of Elisabets!!!! Tasty, friendly, arrive hungry-leave happy, affordable tapas. Tapas we loved: Patatas Bravas, pimientos del padron, anchovies in vinegar (sighhhhh!!!!) and calamari to die for. This place was chock full with locals and tucked away right off (but secluded from the madness of) la ramblas. (Changing the rating to 5 stars based on fervent advocacy from my family that 4 stars is way to miserly ;)) read more

Everything I was looking for in a Spanish bar. Tons of locals, lots of Spanish tapas done in a regional style -- the boquerones (anchovies) in vinegar was certainly new--and downright cheap. In addition to the anchovies, we had the mix plate of Iberian hams, the mushrooms in garlic and oil, patatas bravas, and a bocadillo of lomo (pork), Roquefort, and Pyrenee sauce (tomato and olive oil). The only downside were the olives; they were too sour and not what we were in the mood for. read more

Elisabets - Ibericos mixtos - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Great tasting menu for a very reasonable price and an incredibly kind wait staff! My favorite was the patatas bravas which were seriously amazing but everything was great! The tasting menu price includes 10 dishes of tapas, a glass of an alcoholic beverage, and a coffee for dessert. Recommend! read more

We were looking for a place close to our hotel to have lunch when we found this restaurant. Not a fancy place but clean and it felt good. First they didn't seem to want tourist, it is a place where locals eat . They asked if we had reservations and we said no , of course could not understand why they needed reseservations because it had a lot of empty seats but they found a place for us and we are very glad they did. After a little while we understood why they asked about the reservations is because single ladies and men , couples and larger group of locals were coming in right after us. They had a fixed menu for lunch on Saturday , priced very inexpensive compare to the other restaurants we had visited in the area. First plate we had a garbanzo soup It was delicious , second plate we had I think is called Codillo de cerdo (ham hock or pork knuckle) which I had never had they way they prepared it , also amazing and for dessert I had flan and my husband had a apple pie (the entire meal seem to be homemade) , the meal was served with bread , wine or beer . I had the house wine which was very good and my husband had a very nice Spanish beer. The lady who served us was very efficient , proffessional and when my husband said he wanted to see the menu for tapas she told him , you are getting too much food I dont think you can eat all of that unless you are very hungry. We laughed she saunded like a grandmother more than a server. I will recommend this place and will go back if we are ever in that area again I am sorry we found it one day before our departure. read more

Elisabets - Codillo de cerdo al horno(baked ham hock or pork knuckle) - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Our last night in Barcelona and we stumbled upon this very unassuming restaurant, with no english menu option ( instantly thought it was a great sign of authenticity). We tried only a few of their tapas and were very impressed - super tasty and fresh. The restaurant was founded in 1965 so they definitely know what they are doing. Service was slow, but quality of food, the portion of tapas and the reasonable prices totally make up for the slow service. Sangria was awesome too! I wish we had discovered this place when we first came, I would have tried every option on their menu. Highly recommend this place. read more

If you want some authentic good tapas this is the place to go! They don't speak a lick of English but the staff are very helpful and understanding. So although they did not speak English they have a pre-fix menu for a very large variety of tapas all for $15. We had roasted peppers, blood sausage, pawns, and so much more! I loved this place, I highly recommend! read more

I used to live a two minute walk from elisabets, and now that I've left Barcelona, I've started to get food dreams about this place. It's a little disorganized to get seated and it doesn't really try to cater to tourists, but you've gotta step out of your comfort zone!! If you're willing to try your best to speak to them Spanish, they're happy to help you out. I love the bravas, pincho de tortilla, pimientos del padrón, pan amb tomate, croquetas... I could go on forever. They really nail the basics here, and if you go to elisabets enough, they'll start to remember you!!! Unless you're a tourist and want to try out the sangria, I don't think it's a necessity here. Same goes with the jamón and manchego, but I was never a huge fan of jamon anyway. Also, the 17€/person tapas tasting is a total tourist scam, but I've seen the spread and it looks delicious, so you do you. Enjoy your vacation and spend that money if you've got it. Elisabets, te quiero y te extraño... nos vemos pronto read more

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still love this place. full of locals and tourists too. lunch special is always a great deal but we are always lured in to tapas. they may seem unfriendly but that's just spain! it's fine! read more

Elisabets - pimientos padrón, aceitunas rellenas, patatas bravas, jamón plate, pan de tomate - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Lovely little bar restaurant with small dishes and drinks. Friendly service and many little tables so it is easy to get a seat with no wait. The food is quite good and the service is fast. One distinctive attribute is the very efficiently designed bathroom - 2 stalls around the sink so you must cooperate with your fellow patrons to open and close the doors as you move around! The main seating area has a nice layout and the bar is pretty. This restaurant has a comfortable, relaxed vibe that feels nice. A great stopover for a restful snack. read more

I didn't have a good experience coming to this place during lunch. The restaurant was full and there wasn't a lot of attention or interest from the staff in getting us a table. I speak fluent Spanish so I know that communication wasn't the problem. I waited for 10 minutes and was ignored by the staff. Looks like a great place when there are tables empty cause I was able to see a lot of people enjoying the food and themselves but there is no regard for upcoming customers once the place is full. I saw the same lack of attention or help for everyone that walked in after us. I got sick of it and after waiting for some time decided to move on to another restaurant. read more

Using my acct for a friend that had a bad experience at this establishment because some scumbag waiter refused to translate and go over the menu acting like an arrogant douche. Tourists and customers pay your bills, treat them like money because a local recommended the spot. Stay away if youre american or dont speak spanish, God forbid you order something youre allergic too because somebody is too lazy read more

The food was so awesome. We were a group of 6 and the tapas was sensational. The service was good and prompt. This was a gem in otherwise a plethora of touristy places read more

Quite nice place to find some regional tapas! Not very touristic! We ordered a mix of tapas, the price is very fair and the portions are quite big! read more

The tapas at Elisabets are a cut above many other similar places. They tend to be cooked perfectly (like the pulpo a la gallega) and items such as the croquetas seem fresher (i.e. actually hot and taste of real cheese). Prices are very reasonable and service is very friendly, but it's quite hard to get fast and timely attention from the servers when it's busy. read more

Stopped here for lunch after going to nearby museums and buying shoes. You know this place is going to be good because no tourists were there and they spoke very little English. But that should not be a barrier because I speak very little Spanish or Catalan. I ordered squid with sliced potatoes, as well as a codfish croquette, and a beer. It's cash only here. Everything was really good, just as I anticipated. Not expensive and hit the spot. But what really makes this place special is their honesty -- my wallet inadvertently dropped out of my pocket, and when the bill came, I honestly thought I was pickpocketed before I got there. I was pretty frantic -- and I couldn't pay my bill! After getting some cash from American Express, I came back a few hours later to pay my bill and they were saying "Good news!" They found my wallet next to the chair I was sitting in -- and everything was in it. I was not only relieved but very impressed with them, so I paid my bill with an extra large tip. read more

We went here based on Previous Yelp reviews. We were a party of 5. It's a CASH only but we made it out having ordered most of your typical dishes, a couple of pizzas, two vegetarian Foccacia sandwiches (a second by mistake/interpretation) and the general consensus was that the flavor, quality and servers were mediocre at best. None of my coworkers would come back knowing it's off a block from Las Ramblas. The majority of the food was flavorless and unimpressive. read more

Authentic and casual type of place. Had a menú del día for 10.95€. OK but not great. Simple hearty food. For starter I had a white bean pot with chorizo - best part of meal. For main I head grilled fish with fries. Fish was tender but too salty and the fries were very hard. And for desert I had a cream cake. The cream was just like store-bought whipped cream. No cards, cash only. read more

Elisabets - White beans pot with chorizo - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Stopped her on our food tour, food was my favorite of the tour and almost my favorite in Spain! Neighborhood folks in the restaurant and the daily menu changes every day. I highly recommend ordering the Patatas Bravas and the chorizo sausages! Hoping to make it back there one more time before we leave Spain! read more

AWESOME food, very cheap. Service was odd, but otherwise a great tapas bar! Waiter wouldn't let us order more food so we had to get a different waiter, but after was very good. Good portion sizes and amazing food and prices!! read more