I love a good food market, and this one is as authentic as they come. The space is a chaotic blend…read moreof locals, tourists, and people going about their day. Selection is varied - seafood, fruits and veggies, spices, and plenty of charcuterie meats. Even if you're not in the business of buying a whole goat head (which you can find in abundance here) it's well worth a visit to take in the sights and sounds while snacking on a charcuterie cone.

A must see while visiting Barcelona... it's a spectacular market to see colorful, vibrant food and…read moretreats. The energy is bursting with tourists, locals and workers. Indulge yourself with Catalan cultural foods, sweets, spices and atmosphere.

If you are in Barcelona you gotta stop by here…read more The family was so nice and greeted me and gave me extra crotons On the house When you think sliced meat you think of Enrique Tomas Can't say how savory this place was. Nothing else in the world can top this. Just get the sample meat (buy it) you will Not regret it Money back guarantee

Jamón! When in España one simply cannot pass up jamón. Enrique Tomás is a reliable retailer for all…read moreyour jamón needs. They even have certain products already packaged for air travel and can pass through airport security. We typically buy a variety of things to take home and get a bocadito (jamón y queso sandwich) to enjoy while we walk the streets.

It is hard for me to express how much I love this place…read more The small room has warm, soothing earth tones, and calms you at once. It smells good. You are surrounded by prime Iberian hams hanging from the ceilings. Friendly people with sharp knives stand behind a counter bearing beautiful glistening hams on wooden mounts; they beckon you to taste. Don't just walk in, buy something and leave. That's misguided at best; perhaps even rude. Tell them you want a single plate of ham with two different kinds. Pick the most expensive one. Gran reserva. Why not? Taste another ham - get that on your plate as well. The pigs ate only acorns while they roamed freely during their dulce vida. You can taste the happy life they lived. Sit at the wooden counter in front of the big mirror. Don't fuss over choosing wine. Ask for a red. They pour it for you. In a loving way. They bring you some spicy cheese to nibble on. Get the tomato bread. They bring you the ham. It's too good to put on the tomato bread. But still, eat the bread by itself. Savor the ham. Drink. Get another glass of wine, maybe two more. This is a singular experience. What I'm saying is, if you feel that going with another person will in any way interfere with the overwhelming sensory pleasure of this place, go alone. Do not go with someone who will try to engage you in unnecessary conversation, annoy you, or distract you. You are good enough, smart enough, and doggone it, you deserve this. I don't think I will ever forget eating here.

Beautiful, high-end iberico ham shop! As soon as you step in, they will ask if you'd like a sample…read moreof their finest iberico ham! And they will give you samples of whatever ham they have out for carving. The gentlemen helping us was very nice and informative. Each piece we had was flavorful and yummy! The ham that was aged longer was easier to chew with less resistance. We decided to purchase the highest quality aged 5 years, which was less salty, but robust in meaty flavor. It was absolutely delicious with rustic French bread from the bakery close to our hotel. If you're sightseeing near Casa Batllo, it's only a 3-5 minute walk around the corner! We're not iberico ham connoisseurs and I'm not sure whether or not we could tell the difference between high end or mid range iberico ham. They're all very good! We probably could have gotten some less pricey ones from the markets and would have been just as satisfied. But nonetheless, it was nice to buy something luxurious to enjoy while in Spain.

This butcher shop is an ABSOLUTE GEM! The lines can get long here so my advice is go somewhere…read moreelse, but I just needed to share this local one stop shop for meat!! Vila de Gracia is a foodie heaven as there are countless meat, vegetable, and seafood stores all around the neighborhood. There are at least 10 meat shops within a block of our house and they are all pretty good but I've decided that Gasch is top of my list. Every cut of beef is available. They will hand slice anything you want in anyway that you need, in any quantity.. They will cut off the fat, leave the fat, season the meat, or even skewer the meat. I once asked for oxtail and they brought out 2 whole ones from the back fridge. I chose one and they chopped it up - yes, it's that fresh! And the meat is very flavorful. They specialize in Galician beef which some will argue is the best beef in the world. Service is great and the women butchers are efficient but very friendly. Prices are competitive for the neighborhood, but way cheaper than the tasteless beef in the US. Make sure you check the hours as they are only open half days on Saturday and Monday, closed on Sundays, and are always closed for daily siestas.

A huge covered market, housing dozens of stalls, selling a wide variety of fresh produce at very…read morereasonable prices. Just wandering through makes for a fascinating experience. It's hard to recommend just one or two vendors: the best bet is to go and decide for yourself which produce most takes your fancy. (Beware if you are a bit squeamish - the meat vendors have pigs' heads and skinned rabbits on display!). The building itself is an impressive example of Brutalist architecture - which they've tried to tone down with a pinkish hue of paint! On Saturdays there's a large temporary market in the adjacent square, selling all sorts of leathergoods, shoes, clothes, fabrics, bedding, plants, kitchen utensils - you name it. As you'd expect, there are bargains to be had, alongside plenty of tat, so check the quality (and beware the odd pickpocket, as it does get very crowded).

Has everything any good market in Spain should have. It's a very good size, not too big, too small…read more We picked up some quintessentials like cheese, jamon iberica of different prices and quality, bacalao, anchovies, razor clams(must try if you never had them) and fresh chicken. One truly great find was a stall selling anchovy pate. Though more of a butter, it was fantastic and unique. I suggest any anchovy lover to seek it out.

When you've got a hankering for some dope ass pig leg…read more.. They've got it all here. And it seems like most of stuff has won some kind of award. I was just walking by and was super hungry and figured I'd try my luck. You can buy your jamon shredded, in bits, or whatever. I went high end and in bits. I have to say, I was super impressed. I bought 100 grams and then circled back to buy 2 more 100 grams portions. They came with free bread sticks. Also, you insert your money in a huge automatic Euro dollar bill acceptor that's like 10 feet high, which was weird. The lady who worked there was very nice as we worked through my Spanglish.

Spain is known for eating aged meats. I was recommended this location by my hotel staff, pricing is…read morereasonable and it's near my stay. Busy establishment but quick service, you get called by a number you grab when entering. I purchased goat cheese, Gouda cheese with cumin, cheese with olive oil and jamón to bring back home. Well packaged and delish.

We happened upon Basilica de Santa Maria Del Mar and purchased tickets to go to the top (I know…read morethis is now mixing reviews, but do this). From the top I saw this shop. As we wanted a dinner where we did not go out, I had to go here. After siesta, I returned to shop and the place was packed. The majority of the staff seemed to speak fluent English as I heard a few speaking with non-Spaniards. I conversed in Spanish and the woman that helped me explained a couple of items I was not familiar with and then helped me with an aged manchego, a truffle pecorino, Jamon Iberico and variation of butifarra with pepper on the outside as well as a nice cold bottle of cava. The butcher meat looked incredible with a number of sausages and cuts that I would have loved to have the chance to cook up. This won't be for everyone, some people don't want to deal with not eating out and I get it, but if you want to have a quiet meal that is easy, come get some cured meats and a nice cava. If you've rented a house, come get some great looking cuts and make yourself a meal you won't forget.

This is a massive hypermarket located a couple blocks from Ikea. They have EVERYTHING you could…read morepossibly want to eat as well as everyday appliances and basic clothing. Tip: Make sure you weigh the produce. I had to remove some veggies and a pineapple at checkout because there was no weight. There's a butcher section and the ladies will cut you dry aged meats from all the different parts, and this includes beef, pork, and chicken. Also, the packaged meats are plentiful. After paying, I made the mistake of going back in to buy the veggies that were removed the first time. As I was leaving, security stopped me thinking that I didn't pay for all the goods in my bags. They literally went through every item on the receipt. What a pain in the ass! Good prices. Great selection. A bit difficult in terms of convenience as it is located in the center of the mall.