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    La Muscleria

    4.1 (44 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Tapas Bars, Cafeteria
    Closed 1:00 pm - 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM - 12:00 am (Next day)

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

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    Calamari
    Melanie B.

    The octopus and mussels were great. Did not enjoy the ham croquettes (cold inside). On the cheaper side, but the mussels and octopus were great! It's a 3 out of 5 for me because none of the food was exception, all pretty mediocre. Good service though

    White wine with onions
    Anna A.

    Walked by and saw people eating pots of steamers so we decided to try it out! Pleasantly surprised! Huge selection of flavours for mussels. The french fries could have been better if they had double fried them to make it crispy and it was quite small but overall the mussels were the main thing. Didn't get a chance to try the stuffed mussels, we'll see if we have time to go back! http://www.muscleria.com/carta

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    Vicki D.

    If you like muscles, then you found the right place. They serve all kinds of muscles and huge portion size. All the muscles come with fries. They also have pretty good appetizers too like chicken wings, fried fish and garlic shrimp, very yummy. Sangria was also very good. We had great service and good food. Bathrooms were nice too.

    White wine clams
    Neluta G.

    A gem known by locals only. We went there with our friend from Barcelona and love it. If you like mussels this is the place for you. Large pots of steamed mussels are served with various spices and condiments. You can also get a seafood type pot. Every steamy pot of mussels comes with French fries. Great inexpensive wines. The white wines are best with this type of food. Also they have a local dessert which is a yellow type cake served with a glass of port that you need to pour over the cake before you eat it absolutely delicious.

    Curry Mussels
    Hannah F.

    Definitely the place to go if you like mussels. The ambiance is fun, they have indoor and outdoor seating, and have lots of tables large enough for groups. The staff is friendly and I heard many of them speaking English. THE FOOD. They have a large list of differently cooked mussels and other assorted shellfish. We had curry mussels (potentially the best dish I've ever eaten) and for about 10 euros, they bring you 25+ mussels, a great deal by Barcelona standards. Drinks were reasonable, and at the end we had a creme brulee that was absolutely delicious. The location is great, close to multiple metro stations and withing walking distance of Sagrada Familia. I will be returning without a doubt.

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    Good variety of muscles. One of the best place for muscle lovers.

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    I had a bucket of green curry mussels and a glass of wine for lunch while I was waiting to start a tour of Casa Mila.

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    Cerveseria Catalana - fried artichoke

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    0.6 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!

    First time in Barcelona and first time time here. It was a fun experience with some good service…read moreand delicious food. Sit inside if you do not like cigarette smoke, which does occur. For an early dinner by Spanish time, we started with the croquettes. Crip and wonderful. Then the tenderloin which was taste as well, though we should have a sales what is on the top. It seemed like mostly a flavored fat. The tomato with toast was lovely. Soaked with natural tomato juice. The skewered prawns were the best. Get them. And we ended with coconut pudding. It was like a flan with a coconut base. All together fun and delicious!

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Dining room

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Open till 1:30am?

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    Open till 1:30am?

    La Alcoba Azul

    La Alcoba Azul

    4.6(204 reviews)
    1.7 kmBarri Gòtic
    €€

    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.

    Very average food. Spent 100€ for three adults and wasn't very satisfied. Tried the iberico ham,…read moremanchego cheese, banh mi, potatoes, sardines on tomato appetizer. Everything was just so so, nothing memorable or tasty. The rose had one option and was not good. Pass on that. Service was wonderful. We went around 5:30p and there was no wait.

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    La Alcoba Azul
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    La Alcoba Azul - Sangria with a touch of cinnamon

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    Sangria with a touch of cinnamon

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

    Ciutat Comtal

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    0.8 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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    Ciutat Comtal - Interior

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    Calamares

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    The entrance

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

    Tapeo

    4.6(624 reviews)
    1.8 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!

    Great staff, food delicious and came out quick…read more Made a pit stop here coming back from Park Güell. The service was great and attentive, they poured be a draft Alhambra beer which tasted great. I got the Bombeta Bombeta de la Barceloneta which was fresh and delicious, highly recommend.

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    Tapeo - Worked his butt off

    Worked his butt off

    Tapeo - Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

    Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    2.8(8 reviews)
    2.4 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

    Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

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

    Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

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

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