When making our travel plans to barcelona aI told my wife i wanted to try a cuban restaurant. Not…read moremany in barcelona we could find but did find Havana Vieja. Being cuban I wanted to see if the cultural food would be similar s most my ancestors come from spain. The location was cozy. I really enjoyed the way the restaurant is laid out. It's small but very inviting. Nice decor from the island and many photos paying homage to cuban known people. Colorful and full of cuban flavor. The service was great the host/bartender maybe owner? Was extremely welcoming and a nice guy. We sat upstairs and our waiter was also very friendly. Food was ok. We ordered the congri with ropa vieja and yuca. The rice was good, the ropa vieja was lacking flavor. I think it wasn't a traditional recipe or it was lacking tomato sauce. It was a bit bland. The yuca was nice and soft but it was also missing the traditional garlic sofrito you would add on top to give it that pop. Overall the food was ok but not what i was hoping for. We also ordered their pudding de guayaba and flan de coco. Both were very delicious. Great flavors not overwhelming.

Barcelona has many great restaurants but unfortunately they have no beans... they do serve in some…read moreplaces Heinz Canned beans... not for me. My daughter and I we're eating ok but not satisfied we needed some real beans and rice. The gates of heaven opened when we found this place! Authentic Cuban food! When we began to eat we both looked at each other and realized how hungry we really were. The service - spectacular! The BEANS ....we ordered second portions - for those who know me I'm am extremely particular about beans! YUM! We ate we laughed we felt blessed to have come across this miracle.

Vaya. A local restaurant with all the right stuff. This is a tiny establishment, literally a mom…read moreand pop outfit. But mom and pop are both Cuban, and they are wonderful cooks... and hosts... and the atmosphere here is like in your Tía Julia's kitchen, with Tío Monín telling jokes. The food is amazing, in that it is authentic. The ropa vieja is always spot-on. The yuca is tender, and the mojo is always just right. And the maduros? Hot and flavorful and made to order. They even have guayaba and cream cheese available for dessert. Yeah, just like my tía Julia. This really IS a taste of home, without being pretentious. This feels like... family.

My husband and I had lunch here today. After spending a week in a cruise and tasting delicious…read moreItalian food... I must admit we missed having some Latin food. We are from Los Ángeles, CA and are used to having Latin food and spicy food readily available to us. This was the perfect ambiance as well as taste of home. We tried three tacos from the menu and they were all the perfect Mexican flavor with a hint of infusion. Sorry I didn't get any pictures but we quickly scarfed those suckers down. Then we had the arepitas dish which also had a great tasting selection of beef and chicken to stuff them with. Perfectly fresh food and the place is definitely inviting.

Smaller place with solid Mexican fare. Downstairs bar with 2-3 tables & an upstairs section with an…read moreadditional 7-8 tables(high & low tops). No longer have taco Tuesday unfortunately, but still affordable($3-$4 per taco). Tacos are street style but loaded with meat. Lively crowd between 7-8pm. Worth a look if you're in the area and in the mood for Mexican food.

My husband and I have been traveling around Europe for the last 4 weeks. Today we wanted something…read morefamiliar and decided to look for a Cuban restaurant. And so, we stopped here on our way back to Barcelona from Tarragona. The food was really good and pretty authentic. I had the veal steak and my husband la ropa vieja. So why 4? The service was not friendly nor timely.

If your in the mood for Cuban food while in Barcelona don't miss out on this great restaurant!…read moreTheir service & food were awesome and I'm Cuban so trust me when I say the foods great, desserts are tasty too! Tummy full and happy! Watch out for the Mojitos!! Gracias a La Giraldilla por una rica experiencia Cubans sabrosa

First dinner the day I arrived to Barcelona . Lovely little…read morerestaurant located en el raval. We were able to walk in and get seated on a Saturday night in less than 15 minutes. I recommend the Los canelones tradicionales de carne and the cheesecake which is made using goat cheese. The goat cheese gives it an extra creaminess that you should not miss out on!

My niece recommends this place for dinner. We ordered 4 tapas and 3 main dishes for four of us…read more Anchovy from Escala, ham croquette, raw salted cod with olives and tomatoes, chicken Catalan, meat cannelloni and pork feet stew plus 2 bottles of wine. All the food was excellent, the meat cannelloni and the cod are the top two.

We were looking for a place where to eat and ran into this very nice modern restaurant/bar. We got…read morethe menu Del dia for €12 and it was totally worth it. Very fresh ingredients and typical seafood menu. We got el polipo and el arroz. Everything was delicious and the service great. Very nice ambiance. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Frijoles Negros. El mejor restaurante de comida cubano fusión en Barcelona. Nuestro menú con…read moredeliciosa comida, paellas, arroces, sandwiches y la terraza para románticos, comer, cenar, reservas, podras ver nuestras fotos y vídeos, menús de grupo, descuentos, promociones, ofertas, noticias, usuarios, criticas, apunta nuestra dirección y teléfono. Restaurante Frijoles Negros Barcelona, una experiencia como si de una private members se tratara. Barcelona tourist and private members club, restaurant, cocktail bar, lounge terrace, restaurant Bcn, events, travel, Bar port vell.

Talk about delicious! This was my first meal during my trip to Barcelona and it did not disappoint…read more Wine and tapas, Bae! Because you know you gotta get some of that when you're in Spain. I'm here to tell you that the tapas were tapa-ing hardcore. They were simply scrumptious! Saw this place during my walk down Rambla de Catalunya. It's perfectly tucked right in the heart of the busy street, and they have a lovely patio area that's right in the thick of it all. Unfortunately, the patio was full and busy, so I opted for a table inside. Definitely wasn't a bad choice. Their interior is so cute and cozy! The Spanish bodega vibes were swarming all over the place. I just loved it. I've learned that the service element in Spain is generally very different from the US. In saying this; don't expect to be wowed by the service here. But the tapas are truly scrumptious! I enjoyed the followed tapas: Grilled prawns - Geeeezuuus! These were mouthwatering! I grew up eating prawns without the heads and skins on, but now I understand why they keep them on here. The prawn heads preserve all of the juiciness and flavors. These were cooked and seasoned perfectly and I could not get enough. Fried potatoes - Amazing! I've had these at Spanish restaurants in the US, but there really IS a difference in the way that they're prepared here. The crispiness is just delightful, but it's the sauces that really did it for me. Not sure what kind of sauces were used (one red and one white) but they added a beautiful taste to these already yummy potatoes. Meat croquettes - Scrumptious! These croquettes have a mix of minced meats inside that are so tender and flavorful. And the breading is absolutely perfect. They paired perfectly with my wine too. Speaking of wine; the Spanish red wine that I had was dynamite! Can't comment on the specific varietal but it was so smooth and silky. I meeeaan... dinner was delicious!!! They set the bar pretty high for the restaurants that followed. Although the service wasn't the best, the wine and tapas most certainly impressed. I'd come back for more of those tasty tapas any day.

Stop for apertivo.. very busy couldn't sit outdoors . Understandable the outdoor patio is a very…read morenice area to sit people watch and enjoy the day with tapas and wine. We sat inside at a cozy table for two surrounded by walls with olive oils, wines, vermouth, pickles and other wonderful things. A small bar with room for 4- 6 to cozy up. Great menu with a pre fixed daily menu of tapas. We had beer and the house wine. Everything we ordered was very good and served as described! The wait staff were great. They were pleasant and efficient despite the crowd. It's a comfortable laid back venuWe loved the atmosphere of this small tucked in tapas bar in the beautiful city of Barcelona.

This was an amazing restaurant. The atmosphere was quiet and cozy. It was very restful after a…read morehectic day. Our waitress was so nice and helpful (I feel bad I didn't catch her name). We had a seafood paella and mushroom risotto, both were well made and very filling. For dessert we split the best cheesecake. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

After seeing several highly positive reviews (from some Elite Yelpers no less), we stumbled in…read moreafter a long day of sightseeing. We were welcomed by the barmaid in the front and promptly seated by the manager. The ambiance is calm, romantic, and cozy, and the menu intriguing. We started with cocktails, and an appetizer of Iberian Carpaccio. My wife and I both selected paella as a main course, mine was the Arròs Negre (squid ink), which was amazing . Highly recommended!

Wow, this meal was so good I literally made another reservation after we left. This place might be…read moreadvertised as a tapas restaurant, but it's much more than that. The service was excellent, our server spoke English and knew so much about American pop culture. He even sang NSYNC songs to us while serving us dishes. As for the food let's get into it: - Lobster Croquettes (8/10) We've had a lot of croquettes this trip, but these were on another level, get one per person. - Paella (7.5/10) Different style of paella from other places we went. It was almost like a paella curry, which was still rich and delicious. - Squid Sandwich (10/10) This is hands down the best appetizer I've ever had. The squid was packed with flavor and the mayo sauce they used paired perfectly. Order one per person, and be prepared to order another to go. - Garlic Shrimp (8/10) Solid entree paired with sourdough bread. Dip that bread into the sauce and you'll be satisfied. - Aged Beef Steak w/ Foie Gras (9/10) This might be one of the best steak dishes I've had traveling abroad. It was cooked perfectly, and came with a potato crust on the bottom and Foie Gras on top. Definitely a must order. Overall a great experience, from the service and ambiance to the quality of the food, this is a must try when visiting Barcelona. Would I go again? Absolutely!

Delicious variety of tapas in a bright cheery environment! Definitely make a reservation because…read morethe line was piling out the door even for a weekday lunch. The menu has a nice variety of items, and they're all pretty small so you can try a lot. Our favorite was the squid sandwich, a super unique must get! We also really liked the garlic shrimp, which had a nice fragrant flavor from the heads. The tiramisu was also delightful with a nice balance of sweet and bitter flavors. We heard the razor clams were really good, but they didn't have any the day we visited which was a bummer!

Oh my goodness this is so good. If I ever go to Barcelona again I would come here…read more Must get: Steak with foie gras on bread 8/10: sooo decadent and luxurious. It's abt 8 euros a piece. Very flavorful and fast experience. Oxtail and mashed potatoes 10/10: the oxtail meet is so tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes pair so well with the oxtail. Mushroom, steak, and egg yolk 9/10: soo flavorful and balance of veggies and protein. Amazing textures and flavors. Sparkling sangria: 8/10 I don't normally live the taste of alcohol but this was great. Not tooooo strong and if tastes pretty good if you mix it with the orange juice. Fresh orange juice: 10/10 so tangy and delicious. I can't recommend it enough. Patatas bravas: 9/10 solid no complaints! Dessert Tapas: - bread dessert (Tarija): 11/10 amazing dessert that is creamy, cameralized, and has a mochi like texture. This fried chewy dessert is not too sweet and such an affordable price. - coconut pudding 9/10 solid and refreshing if you like flan - bread, chocolate oil, salt 7/10: I live the complex flavors. The chocolate mousse was light and the bread to mousse ratio was perfect. It's a smaller dessert tho I wouldn't recommend it if ur sharing. Service: amazing! Staff I'm everywhere so it was very easy to order more food. Also we were sitting buy the area where they made dessert and they allowed me to record them making it!! Comfortable ambiance great for date night or casual meals!!!

As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: - The host seated us next to a table of three self-absorbed, loud and obnoxiously nonstop talking late teens early twenties girls. - The food bus'ers attempted to deliver the wrong order to our and nearby tables five times. - The 1/2 order (three small slivers) tomato soaked bread (1/2 PA AMB TOMAQUET) was certainly not worth the €2.5! - The Greek Salad (ENS GREGA) was the worst example of such we have ever had (my party included an authentic Greek). The feta cheese was absolutely disgusting, it tasted like imitation rubber cheese. - The "Al Ajillo" Style Shrimps (GAMBES AMB ALLADA) had a very strange flavor within it, which overwhelmed the garlic flavors. - The Beef Tenderloin (FILET VEDELLA), she had to spit 1/4 of it out because it was too tough. - Everything was overpriced there for the value. If you are in the area DO NOT waste your time nor money dining here!!!