Visiting this market is one of the best ways to experience Barcelona's food culture. Just off La…read moreRambla, this historic market is filled with colorful stalls selling fresh fruit, seafood, cured meats, cheeses, pastries, spices, chocolates, and local specialties. The atmosphere is lively and the energetic. We really enjoyed wandering through the market and sampling different foods while watching the local vendors at work. There are also several small restaurants and counter-style eateries where you can enjoy freshly prepared seafood, tapas, and traditional Catalan dishes. If you want a quieter experience, it's worth arriving earlier in the day before the crowds build up.

Mercat la boqueria was a cool experience, but we definitely could have done without it on our trip…read moreto Barcelona. We walked over ready to try a bunch of food and were greeted with extreme crowds. We decided to proceed anyway as we heard it was a must when visiting the city. We initially tried iberico ham, which was really good! The serving size was pretty good, too! We also got a fruit juice from one of the vendors and honestly, I'm not sure what I expected but I wasn't a fan. It had chunks of fruit in it - which is probably normal but not for me. There were a ton of birds in and around the market. I'm terrified of birds so that was off-putting. Overall, not for me but glad I did it to say I did.

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.

Next to the meat shop is the restaurant where you can enjoy the same cuts of meats and cheeses. It…read moreis quaint and beautifully decorated. We felt we found a gem in this district as we tried plates of cheeses and hams, delicious wine and champagne, and a lovely atmosphere. The employees were outstanding. They were friendly and happy to explain all the offerings.

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.

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.

From the owner: Comida para llevar de altísima calidad. Quesos y embutidos selectos.Vino y cava. Productos gourmet…read morey delicatessen.

Solid option for a quick and tasty bite and a cold beer…read more While visiting Barcelona, wife and I were looking for something quick to eat and found Enrique Tomas located on the bottom floor of the Arena De Barcelona shopping center. While there were many options to choose from we felt that when in Spain we should eat what they eat. So couldn't pass up Iberico ham and the Tortilla Española and when they both came together in a sandwich even better. I added a large draft Estrella beer and pricing was super affordable compared to the States. Service was friendly and quick. They heat up the sandwich for you after your order. They have a good amount of open seating for people watching also. Did my toes curl, no. But was I fully satisfied with my sandwich and cold beer, absolutely. On top of it being quick and inexpensive. I definitely would recommend Enrique Tomas when trying to decide amongst all the many options in this shopping center.

A must for the pork lover! They have a lot of the hams on display, ham packs, chicarones, ham…read morebits, etc. I loved Jamon Iberico so much that we ate it at least once a day, but you got to while in Spain! He got a full size regular Jamon Iberico sandwich, and I got apparently the best (premium) version, only half though. The flavor was a lot more prominent in mine than his. I felt like his was pretty faint. The baguette had a nice crunch to it with the soft inside. I'd say it's like a 3.5ish. I was expecting more from this well known jamon chain. The quality is there, but I was disappointed how the taste of his was a lot more faint then my "premium" version.

Enrique Tomas is quite popular in Barcelona. The quality of Their meat is good but I have…read moredifficulty comparing it with other places ive tried while in Spain. At this particular branch they have limited seating. But it is not crowded. Our young server is also good. For this experience I will give 4.2

Jamon! Ham on! This is a "meat experience!" I am so high on…read morethe hog over this place. I know I pigged the right place here. I a-boar this place. So it's nothing fancy here- just a lot of ham. We came in here looking for pork breakfast. There's a small restroom in the back on the pork shop. Down a small ramp, it's almost like being in a bunker with ham legs all along the wall. Om nom nom nom. They have a large variety of hams. You can choose from the different grades of pig, where they come from, what they ate, how long the ham has been aged. Some of these hams are 5+ years old! They have a carving station up at the front, where locals come in and grab a cone of ham, a little paper cup like you get at the water cooler, filled with ham sliced super thin. You can watch them carve up the ham hocks they have at the front. They carve like masters. They also sell the ham pre-packed and ready to go in little coolers. We opted for ham sandwiches, which had different varieties of ham on hard bread rolls, with coffee. The service was relaxed. I recommend the Bellota ham, where the pigs only ate acorns. The ham is a darker color, richer, fuller, maximum delicious.

This is probably the best jamon I had while in Barcelona. I'm just sad that I discovered it on my…read morelast day in the city. My boyfriend and I were hungry, and were looking for a small snack, while we waited for a tapas place to open. We found this, which was nearby and a small plate of jamon Iberico. It says small, but it was plenty for two people. It was thinly sliced, unlike the jamon cups served at the Boqueria Market (which I am now thinking that everything there are probably tourist traps). It also wasn't too fatty, which I liked. The person slicing the jamon (butcher? jamon connoisseur?) let us try a piece of something else he was slicing, which I thought was really nice of him. I believe they can ship their products to you, so now I'm kind of wishing that I had done that. Oh well, I guess this just means I'll have to go back to Spain!