Our server was very nice and patient. She explained how it works very clearly and they would bring you the tapas when they are freshly made so you get the best taste of them. Would like to see more meat tapa options cus we mostly see veggie ones. Average price for pincho places. Overall we like it here read more

Lizarran - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

I wanted to try a place like this on my trip to Spain. I picked Lizarran because of the great reviews and the proximity to my hotel. This place is a decent option for a quick pinxto fix. You take a plate and help yourself from the counter. At the end of the meal they calculate your total based off the toothpicks. There were lots of delicious cheese pinxtos. The goat cheese one had soooo much cheese, it was amazing. Octopus was a little disappointing because it was chewy (maybe overcooked or just because it was sitting out) and the potatoes didn't seem to be cooked all the way. This is a fast snack option to get you back to scheduled plans. I wouldnt go out of my way to come here. read more

Lizarran - Yummm - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Came here at 5pm for late lunch, I was the only one in. No surprise. There were limited selection for the cold pinchos but they have couple more hot pinchos to choose from that waitress had to tell me one by one, also the tapas there were about 3 options. The food is delicious but just don't have much choice compare to a lot of other places. It's more a pub vibe than a place to eat. Service was great, good taste food tho. read more

Lizarran - Octopus on potato tapa €3.5 - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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After getting up at 4am, traveling, and sightseeing all day I wanted somewhere super close so I could satisfy my tapas craving and then immediately crawl into bed. This place was like 2-3 places down from my hotel. Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Got in at 7 and it was dead. I'm not a European eater so a bit early for the crowd. Never mind as we could sit and have a quiet meal with fast service to boot. They have their tapas out on the bar. You can pick what you want by the stick and pay accordingly. These are not on the larger menu and change slightly everyday. I believe it was just under €2 a stick and €3-€4 for what was in a plate. So compared to some other places we looked at, not terribly expensive. Swiped a plate full and was pleasantly surprised by a few combinations of things that were delicious. The breaded chicken on guac was bomb and so was the salmon filled with cream cheese. Also got a sangria that went down way too easily and was so freaking good. I could've had one more but with how exhausted I was I may not have made the few steps back to my hotel. Should've gone here the second night like I planned as it was such a good dining experience, but I didn't. We all have our regrets. Good first experience here. read more

Lizarran - Tapas off the bar - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Not sure if it was the timing of when we went (~11pm), but we stayed there for close to an hour and I don't think there were new dishes being put out, none that I saw at least. Seemed like a slower night, so that's understandable, but as a diner hoping to see what's fresh coming out of the kitchen, the experience was just a little underwhelming. There was enough selection to say the offerings were diverse, but knowing (or not knowing?) how long the food had been sitting out, I just wasn't sure... but clearly I was ok with that because we ate there knowing very well what we were getting into, and I understand these pintxo bars are part of the local culture which was fun to experience (was just out of my comfort zone :)). Giving 3 stars because the service was good and certainly there was enough selection, but I just wasn't wow'ed or floored by the taste of any particular dishes. Ordered the squid ink croquettes and patatas bravas based off some recs I viewed on yelp, but wasn't really a fan of either, sorry. I can totally see this place being a fun cheap spot to hangout with a large group of friends or after drinking though! read more

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Got ignored for 10 minutes, was given water, watched our server go on his break, and then got ignored for another 10 minutes. Don't recommend read more

Tapas on tapas on tapas....... We causally strolled in on a Tuesday night, when they have there 1€ pinchos special! How they work is they have cold tapas set up, with small and larger toothpicks, and at the end, they count your picks and determine your cost, similar to conveyor belt sushi. And almost every hour on the hour, they set out new tapas! We opted to get their pinchos, and ordered the goat cheese salad and their squid dish. Their pinchos were a little cold cause they were out for awhile, but she was able to warm them up, and new pinchos came out within 20 minutes so I was a happy camper. The salad was refreshing, with the fresh greens, the pear and the goat cheese with the balsamic dressing, it was delicious. On to the squid dish, it was served on a bed of potatoes. They both worked well with each other because the potatoes were a little bland and the squid was a bit salty, so together they were perfect. However, the potato to squid ratio was way off, so much potatoes. On top of all their great pinchos, beers were 2.6€??? Like ok, I'm going to live here forever. 100% will be back for more pinchos! Happy eatings! read more

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Delicious and cheap food! Friendly staff! The staff speaks good English and explained our ordered well. Good choice for food! I will recommend this restaurant to all person in Barcelona! We ordered a seafood piella and a steak. Also with tapas (octopus and salmon with cheese?) Drinks are cola and coffee with milk. This is my favorite restaurant in Barcelona read more

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We made a last minute decision to stop here while sightseeing in Barcelona. The place has a great, upbeat vibe. The hardest part about coming here is deciding on which pinchos to have and convincing yourself to stop. We counted a whopping 25 pinchos between by husband and I and they were all amazing. Sit near the kitchen so you have first dibs when that bell rings, as they usually don't make it to the pincho bar. Cañas were perfect. One month later, we are still talking about. A must-visit for a quick, inexpensive lunch in Barcelona, but be warned, once you start, you can't stop! read more

Lizarran - Some of the goodies - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

This place has a pretty neat concept. Heres how it works: you go inside, pick out the premade food that you want, save the toothpicks, then pay at the end. Everything is the same price, you can try an assortment, and you don't have to wait for food to be made. On the downside, the food wasn't anything special and people might just touch the food you want because everything is sitting together behind a plastic shield. Its definitely a place to try out if you are the type to need to see what you are ordering or would want to try an assortment of options. read more

This was one of my favorite quick bites to eat at while I was in Barcelona! I arrived on a Tuesday with my two siblings and the prices of each tapa were 1 to 2 euros depending on the size of the toothpick. Make sure you keep these toothpicks on your plate, it's how they calculate the bill at the end. The way you order is quite simple, the food is premade and laid out at the bar and you grab whatever you want. I found myself eating so many varieties of tapas, my favorites being crab, steak, and salmon. There are also freshly made specials that are periodically brought out by the servers and they will stop by your table so you don't have to get up! I'd also recommend trying out these specials as the bread is a lot softer than the ones sitting on the bar since they are coming right from the kitchen. I definitely would come back here as it filled us up and only costed 30 euros total. The service was extremely friendly and enthusiastic to explain how the restaurant worked when we arrived. If you're looking for an affordable quick bite with decent food, this is the spot! read more

Very casual place to get tapas even to go, service is good and the food was okay.They have a wide selection of pinchos(very cheap); i would suggest trying them all. Their "Calamares Andaluza were awesome" read more

What an great restaurant. Don't judge by the front door, step inside and experience the food! My first time but we are for sure coming back. read more

Lizarran - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

We dined here a couple of times during our 5 night stay in Barcelona. We all enjoyed the food (especially the duck!) and were spoiled for choice with a great variety of options. My son and husband also popped by a few nights for a drink and were well taken care of each time. We found it very reasonably priced and service outstanding. read more

It's a help yourself place. Grab a plate and take what you like. They charge you based on the skewers/toothpick count at the end. The food is prepared ahead of time so it was kind of stale. Look out for the items they bring out, which they seem to do every 15 mins or so. Small toothpick 1€ options are very limited (actually only saw 2 options) and the skewers were more - something like 1.60€ or 1.90€ - can't recall now). It's good for a snack and beer but would not recommend for a lunch or dinner. read more

Lizarran - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Thomas and Nicole (the owners) and Lucia (the server) we EXCELLENT!! They went over and beyond to host our party of 9 from the United States (USA)! Their food is amazing and their service is superb! Everything from dessert, to sliders, shrimp and tapas = Amazing. They are extremely friendly and the atmosphere is the best!!! Be sure to visit them while in Barcelona!! read more

Good atmosphere in this restaurant! Unlike other restaurants I have been in Spain, the server received my order very quickly... And I ordered two foods and both foods were soooo good...! Squid's sauce has interesting flavor! Sadly, this restaurant doesn't sell paella to solo traveler :-(... Overall, it was satisfying experience for me! read more

Lizarran - The pepper was not spicy at all. It was good iberico meat food! - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

The heaven of gourmet tapas for 1,40(small) and 1,90(big) Euro?! Excuse me? Last night I did my 73463798579 visit to this amazing place with my friend. We craved for small appetizer in the middle of the night and ''Lizarran is always a good idea'' we said to each other. To my surprise, each tapas was 1 Euro. Was it cheaper because it was almost closing hour? Don't ask me, I only eat. From Majorca Sausage With Cremette Cheese, Salad and Tuna Stuffed Red Pepper to Iberian Ham with Quail Egg, yummy yummy yummy yummy. The Lizarran experience works differently from other tapas bars and very straight forward 1. Get up and take a plate from the bar. 2. Pick as much as you like from the wide range of COLD tapas. You can order your drink from the bar or the waiter will come and take the order. Whatever it suits you. 3. Go back to your seat and eat. (Oh yeah there will be a big party in your mouth) 4. Keep the skewers!!! This way they know how much to charge you. For HOT tapas, watch the kitchen door. The waiter frequently comes out with a big tray of tapas to serve on the tables. I've been asked a lot of time by my friends if these tapas are free. unfortunately, they are not! Only freshly made but come on, the price is always great for this quality of the tapas. Isn't it? read more

Foods ok & paella was ok. Watch what they charge you & make sure the pricings right. Then the specs also of euro or usd or where you're from & if your card charges any fees or not read more

Fun place to pick up some tasty pintxos (snacks typically served on sliced bread) . You can select from several cold pintxos with toothpicks in them. You can also order hot ones form the kitchen. They also had like three menu items, a burger, an entrecote steak and another sandwich that I can't remember. All of the foods tasted great. It was a really cheap meal as it was like 1.50 (euro) each. read more

Lizarran - Quail egg, serrano ham and cheese on baguette. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Wow - what a find! Right on the same block as our hotel! They serve exclusively pinxos, which are small open faced sandwiches layered with heavenly ingredients -- it's self-serve -- grab some and sit down, and they will get your drink. And then get up and get more. And more. Yum. Very reasonable prices. Sorry we found this on our last day... Only drawback is they don't have outdoor seating. read more

Lizarran - First round food. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Certainly one of the best fast casual places I've been too. At first glance, you will be drawn by the array of pinxtos on display along their bar counter. All looked delicious but we were in the mood for something a bit more substantial so ordered off their menu instead. One of my favorite things on this trip were the incredible squid ink croquetas. This was my first time trying this version and they were packed with immense sea flavor! I couldn't get enough. Luckily my dining partner was not a fan of the smooth creamy texture inside the crispy exterior and I had the entire plate to myself. read more

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I've been here 5 mins and I already love this place. The concept is similar to sushi bars that count up your different plates at the end, only here it's the number and size of the toothpicks left over after you've gobbled your tapas. There's a wide selection, which is delicious and reasonably priced. The staff are friendly and helpful (and at least one spoke a reasonable level of English to explain the system). It has a bar casual kind of ambience. Highly recommended! read more

Good food good prices! Went there twice while staying in Barcelona and you just can not beat the price!

Love this tapas bar. This was our first meal in Barcelona, this bar make our night better read more

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What an amazingly fun and delicious bar! It is set up in a typical Basque style where they have cold tapas out with toothpicks, you pick what you want, and are charged 1-2 euro per toothpick after you are done. My boyfriend and I stopped here for dinner on our last night in Barcelona and honestly wished we found it sooner. We shared a bunch of different tapas and had the best time. We also tried some of the hot tapas that came out after the kitchen rang the bell. Everything we had was absolutely the most delicious tapas we had during our time in Barcelona. The hardest decision of the evening truly was to stop eating because it was all that good. We also enjoyed 3 glasses each of the house wine. And the wait staff here was so warm and welcoming. They really made it feel like you were in a neighborhood spot and you were all old friends. And if this place could get any better our bill came out to about 18 euro per person. We would be here all the time if we were locals but what a fantastic way to end the trip. read more

Lizarran was next door to my hotel (Doubletree) when I was staying in Barcelona, and they served Pinxos, which were quite tasty. They do have a happy hour where the pinxos have a special price. Good place to go if you are hungry and just want a bite- especially when you are traveling from the US and you aren't used to the late times that the Spanish eat lunch and dinner - that is quite an adjustment. Would definitely recommend for a quick bite. read more

Great for tapas and sangria (or beer, or soda). Wonderful Tuesday special. Loved the selection of toothpick tapas and the ones served. Can't beat the prices! read more

We stopped in for a late lunch after an afternoon of sight seeing. The way this place works is that you order your drink and then serve yourself some cold tapas from the front area. The waitress will ring a bell as she walks out some hot tapas from the kitchen. They keep track of the number of toothpicks (and their size) to determine how many tapas you ate and what your bill will come out to. I started off with a decently sized glass of Mahou (for only 1,90 euros!) and some cold tapas. We also had some of the hot tapas, including a breaded chicken tapa with barbecue sauce on it. The food was pretty good and cheap. For two people eating a total of about 10 tapas and two drinks, the bill came out to less than 20 euros. What a very good deal! If you want decent food and a cheap lunch, this is a great spot. read more

Loved loved loved this stop... Go watch a game, join the locals, get some tapas and have some beer!! Great place! OH, it's good fun watching the locals stealing food too... read more

I like the idea of offering a self service buffet. The tapas are awesome, atmosphere is great. I really like this place!

My parents, husband, and I ate here in May 2015. We had just toured La Pedrera and this casual restaurant is within walking distance. When we walked in looking for lunch they were quite busy but they greeted us right away and we opted to sit in the bar area so that we could sit immediately. As we sat down the manager visited our table and informed us that we had visited 'on a very special day' (a Tuesday). They run a special with numerous different tapas to choose from at the bar, each has a toothpick in it. Select as many as you want, server counts the toothpicks at the end. 1 Euro per toothpick. The casual tapas were good and this place was a fun experience. read more

Great fresh inexpensive Tapas and Sangria, relaxed and chill vibe and helpful English speaking staff, loved it.

Not sure why other reviewers were so excited about this place. Avarge food like of which you can find at any tourist trap in BCN.

We highly recommande the carrilleras ! The best tapas are the ones just coming out of the kitchen served by the waitresses. Fun and fast, great value! read more

Pinchos that did not disappoint! We stopped at many places over the week, but not all are worth a review! A great local feel (not overly touristy). I'd do it again! read more

Neighborhood tapas bar, you pick your own cold tapas buffet-style from the bar. Perhaps I don't understand Spanish tapas, but I felt everything needed just a bit more salt to it. Otherwise ingredients were fresh. read more

Was this the best tapas I had in Spain? Absolutely not, nut it was a different experience. I am not going to explain the difference since other reviewers have already done so. I wouldn't recommend this place for dinner if you are picky about the ambience or with a big group. This place is good for lunch or if you are on a budget. read more