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    Maitea

    4.5 (141 reviews)
    ModerateSpanish, Tapas Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    David L.

    There's no shortage of strong reviews for Maitea, so this one will be brief. I went at 4:30 pm. The early bird special in the US, but an off-hour for Spain. One side of the restaurant is a tapas bar, the other has tables I sat at the bar and had a few pintxos and the fish soup, which was particularly good. The interior decor was very nicely done, and just a tad funky. I liked the swine over the door and the large Harpo Marx.

    Mel T.

    My boyfriend and I came in at around 12, but they said they weren't serving lunch (aka the pintxos we had been looking for) until 1. So we decided to walk around the neighborhood and come back at that time. We started with foie gras hash, which was a little to heavy for us. After that, we decided to just stick with the pintxos, which are little open-faced sandwiches, held together with a toothpick. They are €1.80 each and they have a selection of hot ones you can order off the menu, as well as some premade cold ones that you grab yourself. At the end of the meal, they count the number of toothpicks you have and that's how they calculate the bill. We had so many of them (probably too many) but there were just so many we wanted to try! Plus it was our last meal in Spain so we wanted to make the most of it. I don't remember everything we had, but I really liked the Bomba, codfish with mousseline, and the smoked salmon with anchovy (?) from the cold selection. We didn't get the chance to try any other pintxo places, but I read that there are a lot of them that offer pintxos for €1. That being said, while Maitea was good, it is a little on the pricier side. €1.80 per sandwich adds up quickly. I think next time, I'll check out some of the cheaper places and see how they stack up to Maitea.

    Tortilla de patata especial del mes con pimiento y chorizo de leon
    Guillermo M.

    Cena espectacular con una variedad inmensa de pintxos que ninguno decepciona. Lugar decorado para llevarte hacia el país Vasco y sentir su cultura. Pedimos alrededor de 8 pintxos acompañados de sangria y un agua con gas. Les que me parecieron excelentes fueron: tortilla de patata especial con chorizo de leon, croqueta de espinaca (especial del mes), sobrasada de Cal Rovira con dulce de manzana y nuez de castilla, bacalao y Foie . Otras que estuvieron también buenas: hamburguesita con Foie, jamón ibérico con flor de queso, y huevo de codorniz con chistorra. Para cerrar el postre que me pareció la mejor recomendación fue el pastel de queso, realmente especial y muy distinto a otros pasteles de queso.

    Chocolate cake
    Hyeon Ju S.

    Excellent food and service! I was a few minutes late to my reservation at the bar, but was seated quickly anyway. The bar was about 3/4 full at 8:30, but quickly got busy around 9:30. I had the pintxos and could not recommend the lagarto and chistorra enough! The chocolate cake was fantastic for dessert, and the sangria was delicious too. My waiter/server Albert was so kind and funny, and had great recommendations. Will definitely come back with family and friends. Nos vemos!

    Hot tapas and lemon beer
    Kyle W.

    First introduction to Barcelona tapas and I got a great first impression of them! You can get cold tapas at the bar and order hot tapas off the menu; you can also order salads, entrees, and more expensive small plates to complement with the tapas, which we did. Although we had a wide selection of food, none of the dishes were disappointing at all. The tapas are served on top of a piece of bread, which gives a relatively balanced meal of protein and carbs. One thing to note is beer is cheaper than water so definitely treat yourself! I forgot to get sangria here but you should definitely give that a try.

    Pincxtas
    Katie A.

    Cute, delicious Catalan tapas. Was completely full with reservations, so had to sit at the bar, which was great! Delicious pinxtas (especially liked the cod with garlic and the spinach and blue cheese croquetas). Go immediately!

    A selection of cold tapas from the case
    Lee P.

    Fantastic little cafe with both hot & cold tapas. Cold tapas are self service from the case along the long counter. It's absolutely empty at 8 pm, but by 9:30 it's packed. There a lots of other cafes in the area, but they were all dead while this one was hopping and for good reason. You can have a simple meal as fast or slow as you wish. Great place to have drinks, beer or homemade sangria, custom mixed fresh each pitcher. Popular locals gathering spot. Food is fantastic and varied from simple/safe to the more challenging for the adventurous. The staff is very accommodating and happy to explain all the dishes. This has to be one of the least expensive meals in BCN, yet has incredible quality. Definitely a must-do when visiting Barcelona. Lots of families with kids go early.

    Cod omelet is phenomenal
    Jeff J.

    After a lack luster meal at Telerific, this place more than made up for it. According to Delicious Destination this place specializes in Pinchos/Pinxos so I figured if it's good enough for Zimmern it's good enough for me. Btw the 5 of us, we had 16 diff cold and hot pinchos as well as the seasonal specials: red peppers stuffed w spider crab, cod omelette, grilled calamari w Chantal's mushroom, and sea anemones w poached egg. Pretty much everything was good. Sea anemones tasted much like oysters and being the egg whore, I loved the omelette. The grilled calamari was perfectly balanced by the mushroom and pine nuts. Only down side is that I'm way to stuffed for dinner. Which is scheduled to take place on 4 hrs!

    Mike Z.

    Maitea was the first restaurant that we dined at upon arriving in Barcelona. It was very close to the hotel and had raving reviews on Yelp, no brainer! Being nervous as a non-Spanish speaker, Maitea's staff was able to accommodate and speak English! Whew. Being quite hungry at this point after a long commute and lugging around luggage for a mile, we were ready to order. I first placed an order on red sangria eager to taste the authentic version after only having the bastardized American one for so long. Authentic & tastier it is, I can sip on these all day. We ordered the following plates: Foie gras with fried egg and potato chips: I love foie gras, this one was cooked right and was delicious Fried chicken tenders: very tender, ordinary fried chicken, it comes with a light mustard sauce Squid cooked in squid ink: the dish look like a plate of black glob, but it tastes better than it looks. The squid also tastes slightly fishy/gamey. Pinchos: Cod fish: tasty and flakily yummy Red sausage: meh Hamburger: delicious, very tender and perfectly cooked, the problem with these mini burgers are you want more of it Beef empanada: meh

    Seasonal dessert lemon pie
    Nik N.

    We found one fellow working who was willing to practice his english on us which was helpful. The food was fresh and they had reasonable pricing. The good: Lemon Pie Goxua Dates with Bacon Goat cheese w port wine, onion, honey and nuts Brie cheese au gratin, tomato jam and olive The tempranillo by the glass The free pacharan shots The meh: Codfish stuffed red pepper - undisclosed breading and flavorless 56 Euros for 18 tapas, 3 drinks, 2 desserts, and 2 coffees The bad: The bar seats are horrendous The olive, pepper, and anchovy tapas that my coworker ordered without anchovy came with anchovy stuffed peppers. He said he had an allergy and they did not replace with unstuffed olives The friendly english speaking mexican looking guy who originally took our order for 5 different hot tapas was reprimanded by his coworkers and then told us we could not order 1 of anything and that we should select from the hot tapas plates offered. We thought we were back at square 1 then our order came out with the 5 different tapas. Mixed messages...

    Soleil S.

    Maitea is on several top Barcelona lists for tapas and pintxos. It's a bit further out from the touristy downtown areas but for those who dont mind the trek, it's one of the few places that are constantly open and serves food that is considered too early for Spainards! I guess North Americans hours of 5 pm and later is considered snack time and there are few restaurants opened between 5 pm and 7 pm. This casual place is really well known for their cold pintxos ... which is essentially a single small snack sized bite that is pierced by a toothpick. Maitea pintxos are quite generous in size which can probably easily get you 2 or 3 bites per pintxos and they're very reasonable at 1.5 Euros and up. You can easily make a meal of them... all with a large slize of crusty white country bread and topped with many different things like smoke salmon, sardines, tomatoes, chilled grilled vegetables, egg, ... tons of variety. If you are interested in the hot tapas and pintxos, you have to wait till after 8 pm for those to come out. If you want actual hot dishes, you can order them here ... but compared to the pintxos, they were definitely not as good. Good - Iberico pork ... generous portion of grilled pork with a side of soggy fries. The pork was well cooked with a bit of nice char and the flavour was wonderful. Any pintxos ... I happen to like the vegetarian ones here. I honestly believe if you come here to eat, get only the pintxos... best value, flavour and execution. Not so good - patatas bravas (soggy and oily), fried shrimp (more like sauteed, tough, and very expensive), squid with mushrooms (heavy smokey flavour that overpowers everything). There is very little seating here... its most likely a pintxos and standing up place to enjoy a glass wine with your plate of tapas. Service here is very laidback so don't expect to service to be very attentive. As long as here you're for a quite bite, great place but perhaps this isnt a great spot for a real meal.

    Lucy M.

    This place is amazing and I can say probably one of the best value restaurants I've ever been to. The variety of tapas is great and they are less than 2 euros each. The waiters are also really friendly and the overall clientele is locals rather than tourists. I love this place.

    Dave D.

    Terrible food, I ordered Chicken skewers amongst other items, expecting grilled chicken on a stick, but got what seems to be chicken fries. ALOT OF BREAD. Be ready to eat a loaf. Server was lost when I mentioned a free shooter that I got when checking in on Yelp. Then proceeded to not honor it. Will never come back.

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    Delicious tapas. We went as a group of 14 and they accommodated our large party very well!

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    Great place for tapas, friendly service, great food and enjoying atmosphere. Highly recommended!

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    Casa Varela - Razor clams with kimchi aioli ... I think. The translation may be imperfect, though the flavors were not

    Casa Varela

    4.8(58 reviews)
    3.9 km
    €€

    Food. Service. Ambiance. Yes. Yes. Yes…read more The first night we went without a reservation but they managed to accommodate us in a lovely private room. That was a great start to a delicious meal that everyone enjoyed. I wish I could have tried all the appetizers. In hindsight, this might be the way to go! The food and service were so on point that our group went back a second time (with a reservation) in our four days in Barcelona. This time we ordered the epic Chocolate Bonsai dessert to cap the meal. It had a satisfying amount of chocolate with textures and tastes that leave you wanting more. I shared this dessert... and wish I didn't The noise level was high but otherwise this one scores high on every aspect of the dining experience!

    My last visit was in 2022, but as of 2024, they've still got it!…read more Excellent food and service with classic dishes as well as many more adventurous options. Everything is beautifully presented and they handled our large group with ease. Definitely make a reservation, especially if you've got a large group. They may not have a Michelin star, but they're as good as or better than any place I've been that has one. If you're in the main part of Barcelona, it can be a trek out here (it is SO worth it), but if you're staying by the convention center and its nearby shopping mall, it is an easy walk and I haven't found anything else in the area that comes close.

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    Cerveseria Catalana - fried artichoke

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    0.8 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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    LaPepa

    LaPepa

    3.4(35 reviews)
    4.3 km
    €€

    Dinner at 6p please…read more What I wasn't as hungry so I went with a couple of tapas. I got the bravas patatas, peppers, croquettes and calamari. I am a sauce on the side person and so I thought the sauce on the potatoes was too much.. but once I scraped off majority of it, the potatoes were really good, I wasn't that much of a fan of the sauce. The peppers were really good, not too oily, not spicy at all, just right. I was not that much of a fan of the croquettes, it was a little too ham taste for me. The calamari was the best part for me! I really liked this. Environment Located steps from the Hampton hotel, it was very convenient for food around the area since the options could be slim since this is not in the city center. I love that they were opened during the typical closed hours, so I was able to get dinner at 6 or 7pm. There is outdoor seating and also indoor seating. Quite large space. Niceness of the staff Very nice staff - I was able to use my broken spanish. But they all spoke english and it was easy to get what I needed Dollar I thought there were all decently priced. The total for the 4 dishes was like 40 some Euro Yes I would def return here for dinner if I am staying in the area again.

    Walked in, was greeted by a young man who obviously spoke Spanish. My husband said "For two" in…read moreEnglish. The young man looked us up and down and said "We are closed". Mind you they had a restaurant half full of guests. We looked at each other, shook our heads and turned around. The Spanish group of three behind us were greeted and seated. Definitely a new experience for us, that is for sure. I have screenshot of the time we arrived, or should I say left.

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    Delicious wine!

    Portonovo Silvestre - Lunch

    Portonovo Silvestre

    4.1(98 reviews)
    1.8 kmSants
    €€

    Very nice spot for lunch. Has four tables on the side walk or dine inside. Really enjoyed a couple…read moredifferent tapas plates. They don't speak english so be ready to help translate or work through it, service was good though. Also seem to remember they were cash only.

    Very charming cafe with huge portions of fantastically delicious food and amazing staff! Came here…read moreon the recommendation of fellow travelers. They said the food was delicious and it was very close to our hotel near the Place d'Espanya, so we gave it a try. Absolutely awesome! My friend and I ordered the mixed paella for two (18 Euros per person) and it probably could've fed four! It was chock full of different types of seafood and chicken chunks. The whole dish was flavorful and satisfied like a warm blanket on a freezing night! The young lady waitperson was so friendly and we laughed as we tried to communicate with each other (she with no English and me with no Spanish). After we were stuffed to the gills, she brought us a complimentary plate of 4 pieces of olive oil cake and two glasses of a very tart brightly colored yellow liqueur that my friend said had a definite kick. When I told our waitperson that I don't drink alcohol, she brought me a glass of the same fruity base liquid sans the alcohol, which I found to be very tart and very pleasing on the palate! When I finished it, the young lady offered me more, but there was no way for me to fit anything else into my completely full satisfied belly! This place might look touristy with the menu posted at the door and its plastic covered menu inside, but the food and staff are wonderful. Don't let your prejudices keep you from enoying the amazing place. Might be a bit pricier, too, since it's close to the plaza and hotels, but it's worth it! The charm of this restaurant was a highlight of our day; made for a wonderful end of a very active day of sightseeing in Barcelona!

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    Portonovo Silvestre - Nice restaurant!

    Nice restaurant!

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    Cera 23 - Scallop

    Cera 23

    4.7(627 reviews)
    1.8 kmEl Raval
    €€

    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!

    We had a wonderful family dinner at Cera 23 in Barcelona, the sister restaurant of Arume, and it…read morewas an outstanding experience from start to finish. The ambience is warm, welcoming, and effortlessly charming--perfect for a relaxed yet memorable evening. The food was absolutely delicious and truly authentic Spanish cuisine. Standout dishes for us included the tomato tartar, scallops, seabass, steak, and every single dessert we tried was exceptional. The service deserves special recognition. Marsi took great care of us, and the entire team worked seamlessly together. Melody, Jackie, and Nancy were all incredibly kind, attentive, and efficient, making us feel genuinely welcomed. A special mention goes to Nadia, the dessert chef--her talent truly shines through in the beautifully crafted and unforgettable desserts. Overall, it was a very enjoyable and well-rounded dining experience. Excellent food, impeccable service, and a warm atmosphere--Cera 23 is a place we would happily return to and highly recommend.

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    Cera 23 - Jamin iberico with bread.

    Jamin iberico with bread.

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    Blackberry mojito + back to galicia

    Baskonia - Mussels

    Baskonia

    4.3(13 reviews)
    4.1 km
    €€

    Came here on the first night that we got to Barcelona and it was one of the few places that were…read morestill open in the mall. There's a restaurant side as well as a "outdoor seating" area and we were seated in the outdoor seating area. There are quite a few tables outside and was pretty decent looking. There are English menus here, which is a plus! We looked around and since we were hungry, we ordered a bunch of things to share. Ordering and receiving the foods were pretty quick, which was great since we were hungry! The meat dish was so cheap which made us believe that it was a small portion, so we ordered some croquettes, mussels, and ham and fries. Well, the meat dish is NOT a small portion! The meat came with chicken drum, beef short ribs, and pork, as well as some grilled veggies and potatoes. That alone would have been enough food for us. However, beware that the meat doesn't really come with seasoning as it was really bland. It was simply grilled and served. The mussels were also simply cooked and were okay. The ham with fries were okay as well - the ham was really tough and hard to chew. The chicken and ham croquettes - please skip this. It was not good at all. The outside wasn't super crispy and the chicken was like a creamed chicken and it did not taste really good; the ham was a bit better, but not by much.

    Got stuck at BCN due to bad weather. This place was very close to the hotel is a shopping center so…read morea quick walk thru the rain. Great food and fast, attentive service & good advise on the wine list. I had 3 tapas all served fast: mussels, calamari & a Russian salad. Sea Bass for main dish cooked in the local style & with nice grilled veggies. (Note green chili was not spicy). I definitely recommend if you happen to be here on the outskirts of Barcelona and close to the airport.

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    Baskonia - Propuesta parillada- mixed meat with veggies and potatoes

    Propuesta parillada- mixed meat with veggies and potatoes

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    Jamon with fries

    La Mestressa - Patatas Bravas

    La Mestressa

    4.4(25 reviews)
    2.0 kmSants
    €€

    La Mestressa is such a great vibe and one of the defining experiences from my trip to Barcelona!…read moreHere are a few highlights: 1. The neighborhood - I stayed at the AC Hotel Sants while visiting Barcelona. The Barcelona Sants train station was adjacent to the hotel, and the property was in a walkable neighborhood surrounded by restaurants, convenience stores, and other businesses. There was also a deceptively nondescript alley right next to the hotel that I didn't explore right away. Turns out, that alley leads to a vibrant, hidden plaza (Plaça d'Osca) with restaurants and shops, where locals in the Sants neighborhood hang out. This is also where La Mestressa is located. 2. The food and drinks - I got dinner with two friends at La Mestressa one evening. We ordered a pitcher of sangria, a bottle of wine, and a wide selection of tapas, croquettes, and a couple main dishes. My personal favorites from the meal were the sangria, patatas bravas (crispy potatoes with sauce), octopus, and the salmon salad (not pictured). Each of those dishes were well-seasoned, had great textural contrast, and provided either familiar comfort (patatas bravas and octopus) or a completely new flavor experience (salmon salad). The sangria was light and refreshing. 3. The service - Our server was bilingual and provided satisfactory service. She was warm. The service was well-paced, and she attended to all of our needs as a group. 4. The ambience - As I previously mentioned, both Plaça d'Osca and La Mestressa were a whole vibe. If the terms "off the beaten path," "honeycomb hideout," "in the cut," or "rural retreat" mean anything to you, this area similarly provides a nice place to "retreat" and immerse yourself in a local neighborhood right in the heart of Spain's second largest city. It's the perfect place to drink wine and sangria and while away your evening. :)

    We were in the neighborhood on vacation, and were looking for someplace to eat. They had room so…read morewe stepped in. Honestly the rest of Barcelona has been ruined for us now. We ate other places, but none of them compare. Not the market, none of the other small tapas places we tried. It's as if the others aren't even trying. If you are near Plaça de Sants, you will not be disappointed.

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    La Mestressa - Empty pitcher of sangria with cava. Delicious!

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    Empty pitcher of sangria with cava. Delicious!

    Maitea - spanish - Updated May 2026

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