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    Euskal Etxea Taberna

    3.9 (97 reviews)
    ModerateBasque, Tapas Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    excellent food
    Josephine M.

    We came here for the Basque style pincho bar. Once arrived, we got a standup spot and waited a few minutes for a table. I started with a Txakoli which goes very well with the different pinchos. Later, the waitress recommended a cider which is also common at pincho bar. It was like a sour beer and not very sweet. They had a good selection of pinchos. The staff will bring the freshly made items to the tables before putting them at the bar. All that we tried were yummy. My favorite was the steak. I had to get a second one. It was a great experience and highly recommended.

    Vermut (sweetness overloads)
    Yvonne Y.

    Struck out at Tapeo, scared off by El Xampanyet's line, so we landed here--fingers crossed. Friendly server, all high tables inside, a few outside. Tapas? €2.80 each, counted by skewers/spoons. Mostly bread topped with cream cheese, tuna, or ham--three in, and you're over it. Hubby went alcohol-free beer (surprisingly decent), kiddo and I tried vermut (sugar bomb). Verdict: Meh. Fine if desperate, but don't go out of your way.

    Ewa U.

    Subpar tapas as the bread appears to be 3 days old and can seriously hurt your gums ... cute place though. The staff may get your wine order wrong, but hey as long as it wasn't intentional.

    Nick M.

    Great experience. The pintoxs experience was amazing. You just go up and grab your food and pay by the toothpick. 5 toothpicks and we were full. My wife is gluten free and they ended up making desperate dishes for her which took about 15-20 minutes. Wine and ambiance was good. Highly recommend

    Appetizer from the tasting menu
    Rob L.

    What an amazing experience! The food, the service, all of it was top notch! We will happily come back and suggest everyone to visit

    Nelli T.

    We were in the standing room part of the bar for about half an hour but it wasn't terrible. The food variety was really great and incorporated different meats, seafood, cheese and veggie options. I enjoyed this concept of choosing a variety of bites. It's a popular concept and highly recommended when visiting Barcelona!

    Chistorra
    Guillermo M.

    Basque food is always special and this place does a perfect representation of it. We went to the restaurant as where you need to order from menu. Even though pintxos are the star of the show, all plates were truly amazing. They give you complimentary chistorra, a tasty way to start the meal. We got the piquillo with crab, the albóndigas and the gorilla with anchoas which was nothing like the tortillas we have tried before. We closed with the goxua, a basque dessert which was their version of crema catalana, sweeet. We will be back for the Pintxos.

    Taufiq H.

    This has to be one of my favorite Barcelona restaurants! I was giving up on finding good food/tapas that was not deep-fried. Its Basque food. Love the small pieces of food with toothpicks. You go up to the counter and pick up what you want and they charge you per toothpick - about 2€ per pintxos. The waiter will also come by at your table every five minutes with a new offering. It's really good food and an amazing experience a must visit when you're in Barcelona! My total bill with about 8 pieces, 2 beers and desert came to 26€ Super friendly and attentive staff.

    pintxo
    Nick P.

    Pintxos, pintxos, pintxos! Swung by Euskal Etxea for a quick snack while sightseeing in Barcelona. It's an ideal spot to take a break from all the walking, and refuel with some bite sized snacks and coffee/beer. During lunch time the restaurant has an open front room with platters of pintxos and bar seating for folks to pick their bites. All ingredients were incredibly fresh, resting on a fluffy slice of baguette. Next time in Barcelona I will definitely be stopping by again!

    Four pintxos
    Irene L.

    I dedicated a whole afternoon to finding the best pintxos in Barcelona. Although these were the only ones I had while I was there, the flavor combinations were so awesome. This restaurant is Basque, and has a full menu but also plates on plates of pintxos at the front of the restaurant that are self serve. It's a la carte and they count your toothpicks (there's a toothpick holding together each pintxo) at the end and charge you per piece. Around 2 Euro per pintxo? My server was so nice (and handsome) and explained all the different pintxos to me, all sorts of meats and cheeses, hot and cold ones. I picked 4 per his recommendation, all so fantastic. He also suggested a basque cider for me to taste, it was not as sweet as the ciders I'm used to in the US, but so refreshing with my pintxos. The tables in the front are high tops and really easy to hang out in, I read some local newspapers and I enjoyed my meal, and the server checked in with me multiple times to make sure I was having s great experience. When I hear my friends say they're going to Spain, this restaurant is among my MUST SEEs in Barcelona! Awesome food, amazing service.

    Jenn Z.

    I like the autonomy of this tapas place. You get a plate and choose which one you want, it's 2.10€ per tapa. It was nice to try a little bit of everything. The food had a lot of sardine/fish patay thingies, which I wasn't the biggest fan of. The jamon was good. The sausage was really salty. I would say, go to try it but only get 3-4 thingies, then move onto your next tapa joint.

    Tapas served on the bar. Just choose what you want.

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    You go up to the counter and pick up what you want and they charge you per toothpick - about 2€ per pintxos.

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    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    2.0 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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    La Alcoba Azul

    La Alcoba Azul

    4.6(202 reviews)
    0.6 kmBarri Gòtic
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    We had planned to go to a tapas place recommended by our Gaudi House tour guide (Touring Pandas…read moreguide Jekaterina who was EXCELLENT) but the joint had a line of 20+...so we chose to go to my plan B! We were happy to enter the cozy La Alcoba Azul and seated by a smiling host immediately & presented with menus. The interior looks almost like a wine cellar with brick vaulted ceilings. The offerings are best described as fusion tapas but there are a few traditional bites as well. Our waiter presented us with an amuse bouché of pumpkin hummus topped with roasted pepitas on an herbed toasted baguette crisp. DELICIOUS! We confidently ordered the tomato tartare with avocado cream, basil, olive powder and rosemary olive oil caviar as well as a half order of cured Iberican meats featuring chorizo, loin, sausage and ham, an order of the hummus with black olives, parsley, pine nuts and pita triangles. All were terrific! We especially enjoyed the meats and tomato tartare. I enjoyed a red sangria that was satisfying and happened to be topped with cinnamon...a first and welcome addition for me. La Alcoba Azul is a spot we'll keep on our tapas go to list! You shouldn't hesitate to visit.

    For charm points, the inside of this place is exactly the kind of old-world Barcelona restaurant I…read morepictured before coming here. It is tight inside, and we were tucked into the back room, but in a cozy way. Service is slow in that classic European way, not sad slow, but the kind of slow that reminds you to savor the moment because you are on vacation. The menu descriptions were a little vague, so we took a few stabs in the dark. The eggplant dish we ordered ended up being my favorite, and the hummus with lamb was also very good. I usually love olives, but these did not hit for me. They were a bit too dry and firm, so buyer beware if you are picky about olives. All in all, a charming spot for a romantic vacation dinner.

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    Ciutat Comtal - beef tenderloin montadito with foie (7.15€)

    Ciutat Comtal

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    1.4 kmL'Eixample
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    During our three days in Barcelona, Cervecería Ciudad Condal was the very first tapas restaurant we…read morevisited -- and it turned out to be the absolute best! Our server, Amaya, was funny, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. He took great care of us, and every single recommendation he made was delicious. I wish I knew all the Spanish names of the dishes because everything was amazing. The highlights for us were the Bacalao -- so tender and full of flavor -- and honestly the best octopus I've ever had in my life. We also loved the soft steak with duck liver served on a slice of French baguette, the shrimp skewers, patatas, and the Spanish ham with tomato toasts. Every dish was unforgettable. On top of the incredible food, the restaurant itself has such an elegant atmosphere with beautiful décor that made the whole dining experience even more special. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Barcelona!

    Ciutat Comtal was a restaurant that I had seen recommended numerous times while I was searching for…read moreplaces to eat at in Barcelona, and after coming here I can see why. I came here for lunch, and thankfully I didn't have to wait too long before I got seated inside. The interior is a bit on the smaller side, but it's quite bright with a lot of natural sunlight inside. For the food, I decided to get squid, codfish with honey allioli, and iberian ham montaditos. While all of the food was great, for me the codfish was hands-down the star of the show and probably one of the best dishes that I ate on the trip. The flavor of the sauce combined with the texture of the fish actually blew me away, and I can see why my server highly recommended this to me. If you just get one things when coming here, definitely make sure not to miss this dish. Highly recommend checking this place out for Spanish tapas, they represent the cuisine well!

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

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    2.8(8 reviews)
    0.5 kmBarceloneta
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    Walking from Barceloneta Beach, I stumbled upon Pasa Tapas and lured in by a very affordable menu…read moredel dia at lunch. Alas it was pretty average but you do have a variety of options and it came with wine which was a nice bonus. Started with some fideuá but found this paella noodle dish a little one note. Ironically the fried whole fishes, which didn't look very appetizing, were surprisingly decent. Crispy fried and served next to some refreshing salad. A simple flan rounds out the meal on a sweet note. Mostly locals inside. Not a destination stop per se but good value at lunch if you happen to be walking by.

    Did not enjoy my experience at all, if not even ruined my experience with great paella!…read more Disclaimer: I went to this place as part of a Sandeman tapas tour. (Was absolute rubbish and waste of time) The service: minimal Food: Below average paella Portion: I have had bigger tapas for babies Drinks: I have no idea what was served. Some form of watered down alco that's neither here nor there All in all, not a good experience at all. Agree I went with Sandeman so part to blame would be them. But my view is that if you love food, care about your customers, love your business; then care for your brand and don't join crappy partnerships. And if you plan to do that; suck it up and serve proper food!

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

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