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    La Central

    4.3 (76 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Closed 12:30 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Cathy I.

    Saw a crowd waiting to get in decided that's usually a good sign. Had a late burger that was just delicious. Even the bun was great, huge portion of cheese fries. Staff was very friendly thank you to Ariel for great service. If you want a yummy fresh cooked burger like off your backyard grill this is the place. It's worth the wait which was less than 10 minutes.

    Dhara L.

    This food was absolutely delicious. We ordered chicken nuggets, 2 burgers, and fries. The flavor on each of our dishes was immaculate. It was a little messy to eat but very enjoyable. The service was impeccable. The staff are highly attentive and helpful as soon as you walk in! The restaurant was esthetically pleasing to sit in while dining.

    Khadij A.

    Found near the edges of the Gothic quarter, this burger joint is a slice of heaven. They have varying combinations of burgers, including a vegetarian option as well. One thing to watch out for is their happy hour menu - comes with a side and drink. and well worth the deal! We got the class La Central as well as the veg burger and both were delicious, I was left licking my fingers. The burgers were cooked very well and the sauces were great. Service was fast and friendly, just be aware, like everywhere else, they charge for bottle water. The fries are fresh unlike fast food which was refreshing. The onion rings were unremarkable, probably wouldn't order that next time.

    Brad H.

    After being in Barcelona for a week I was craving a good American style burger. This place did not disappoint. Not only was it the best burger I had on our trip to Spain, it was one of the best I have ever had. I went with the Bristol which I was told was their most popular burger. I ordered the burger my burger cooked medium. I was worried they might not overdue it because there was no medium rare option, however it was cooked to perfection. The burger was topped with cheddar, smoked bacon, spicy chutney, and their house mayo. The size of the burger was crazy. I am not sure what size patties they use, but I definitely looked larger than 8 oz. The presentation was great. On top of that, the flavors came together perfectly, making each bite delicious. The meat they use is definitely ground fresh and you could really taste the difference. The bun was also impressive, as it was able to withstand the heavy patty and all of the toppings without ever getting soggy or falling apart. Even though I was full I could not stop eating the burger until I had cleared my plate. Such a great meal!

    Ben B.

    Awesome burgers! Trash fries! Beer! La Central is a really cool, modern place to grab a burger on one of the main drags. The restaurant is bright and open and pleasant. Step up and grab a slip of paper in English or Spanish and check off the options you want. Select your bun, the meat you want, and the style of burger. Go nuts and add things. It's easy to mark those check-boxes at your own pace. (Unlike the fear that sometimes grips you if you're trying to order in a second language while the queue grows impatient behind you.) When you've finished checking your boxes, walk up to the register and hand it over. You'll get a little number and sit at a table. When your food is ready, it comes out to you. I had the Ibérica and I freakin' loved it. A big burger that benefitted greatly from the salty bite of jamón and the tasty manchego. It was a large burger and it overthrew my mighty hunger. The patatas rústicas, however, were garbage. Dead, dry shards of potato that had been murdered by heat. All the ketchup and mustard in the world couldn't help them. I get that this may be the way they do fries 'round here, but they were disappointing. Head to Las Fritas for tastier potato pals. I would happily go back! This probably edges out Bacoa for the best burger I've had in Barcelona. Foc i Oli is also a top contender there.

    Julianne S.

    We accidentally stumbled across LaCentral while shopping nearby at Vics Carla Lira. We hadn't checked out any reviews before dining, feeling that the ambiance said it all. I ordered the Pulled Pork sandwich, while my husband and son both ordered burgers. We also shared a bowl of fries and some dessert: the almond brownie and blueberry cheesecake. Each sandwich was enormous and served with a deep-fried cheese stick with blackberry dipping sauce. Yum! The desserts were equally delicious and the perfect size. The fries also deserve a mention, as they were quite yummy as well. I highly recommend LaCentral! In addition to great food and nice ambiance, the staff is extremely helpful and friendly and the prices are quite reasonable.

    Angus burger with bacon and fries
    Michelle N.

    If you are looking for a juicy gourmet burger with homemade sauce then this burger joint is the place for you! I ordered the angus beef and added bacon and oh-boy was that burger so delicious! The staff is super friendly and helped me sort through the menu in English. The vibe of the restaurant was upbeat and fun. It is two stories so you can sit upstairs and downstairs. I also ordered the fries and onion rings. The fries were sooo good, but for me the onion rings were medium at best (although I'm from California so I have experienced some very tasty onion rings back home and this did not compare). Overall it was so nice eating here and I would definitely come back!!

    Double patty cheeseburger
    Marie G.

    Great service, great music, great location and clean! Their cheesy fries are the best, the small size can feed two people. I'm not really sure how to order the burger patties as medium was bloody and wasn't cooked all the way, and the well done patty was overdone. It was good overall especially if you can get that patty cooked to your liking.

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    Dominique H.

    Burger was average. HUGE beef patty. Fries were very bland with no seasoning. Wasn't too impressed in comparison to the other amazing pieces of beef we've enjoyed. Menus were in Spanish & English so very tourist friendly! Location is amazing!! A lot of shopping around. Go there to get full & walk the Gothic to burn those calories off. This will probably be your last meal of the day because you'll be stuffed after eating this massive burger! Good experience, but probably wouldn't go back.

    Classic burger
    Joyce L.

    Randomly stopped by here for a burger and was super surprised how delicious it was! Got the classic burger with the angus beef and just wow. It was medium rare as requested and so juicy when I bit into it. The meat had a great bite to it and you could taste how fresh it was. They also had a mozzarella stick on the side dipped in some blueberry compote. This was absolutely delicious and really cut out how heavy everything was. I added some of the blueberry compote to the burger and was blown away by how well it paired. Def recommend this spot for a top notch burger!

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    I had the Iberica and it was one of the best burgers I have ever had. Great, friendly service. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed.

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    I ordered the angus beef and added bacon and oh-boy was that burger so delicious!

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    Bacoa

    4.0(39 reviews)
    0.7 kmBarri Gòtic
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    Eating tapas after tapas can start to get boring on vacation, so I was so glad that my brother's…read morefriend recommended this place. I wanted a good old fashioned burger and this place is THE PLACE to get it in España! Bacoa was everything I ever wanted and needed in a burger at this time in my life. We went to the location on Ferran, which is close by La Rambla. If it's your first time there, you fill out a piece of paper to place your ordered. You check what kind of meat, bread, sauce, sides, fries or extra sauce you want. I ordered the classic burger with bacon, caramelized onions and their truffle sauce with a side of skinny fries. Absolutely delicious!! This burger reminded me of Super Duper burger in San Francisco and that's saying something because I hold that place in high regard! The meat was cooked to medium rare perfection and tasty - meaning it was seasoned well. The caramelized onions added the right amount of sweetness and the bacon was bacon, lol. I can't get over the truffle sauce and how well it paired with the burger as a whole. I feel like the sauce helped to elevate the burger into amazingness. The fries were hot and crispy when they came out and not over salted. And it doesn't hurt that most of it is organic! I wish I had more space to order one of their desserts but I didn't, womp womp. If you have a chance to eat a burger in Spain, don't go to Burger King, go here!

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    Tapeo - Pork ribs - worth another trip to Europe just for this

    Tapeo

    4.6(624 reviews)
    0.6 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    Located in the La Ribera neighborhood, Tapeo was a Yelp find. Smaller and cozy with a few Bar…read moreseats and some high top tables. Also, a small area for bigger groups in the back. We grabbed the only table open when we arrived at 1 on a Monday afternoon. We saw a Cava Sangria (a first) and had to try-light and delicious! They also had Majou Beer (from Malaga) on draft which is hard to find outside of Malaga so had to have one. We ordered a couple of starters and a couple of what I'd say were bigger plates. The pork belly marinated in lime was tasty but the fresh Mackerel stole the show! The Truffled eggs with foie and mushrooms was finished table-side and was amazing. We missed that the Cuttlefish had squid ink-no matter, so light and exquisite-only complaint would be to have more cuttlefish. Service was engaged and friendly from start to finish. Tapeo reminds me of some of the regional restaurants where you want to try the entire menu at once cause it all looks so good. Tapeo is now on the list of "must stops" when in Barcelona!

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    Do not pass this place up. Trust me I didn't want to come in but my wife dragged me in so we can…read moreeat something healthy... I mean, who wants to eat healthy when on vacation? Not me! What a delicious surprise! I ordered the tuna poke taco not expecting it to be any good or even decent. I was waiting to be disappointed. Imagine my surprise when I took my first bite. Remember that scene in the movie Ratatouille? Where Ego was transported back to his childhood memory of his mom serving him a delightful plate of ratatouille? Yes, I had that moment. That taco was amazing! I told my wife that it reminded me of poke I used to get from Foodland in Hawaii - if you don't know Foodland is the standard that all people in Hawaii compare other poke. Come try for yourself - do not pass this "healthy" food spot up. They serving some awesome good food!

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