Stumbled upon this local tapas bar in Barcelona and it quickly became one of the highlights of our…read moretrip. We ended up going two nights in a row -- and would absolutely do it again. The two bartenders -- who seem to be a couple -- are the heart of the place. He's got a dry, hilarious sense of humor that sets the tone, and together they make everyone feel like a regular. That said, if you're easily offended or don't appreciate a bit of cheeky banter, this might not be your spot. But for those who enjoy a fun, unfiltered vibe -- you'll love it here. As for the food -- wow. We had the tortilla with meat (not sure what it was, but it was delicious), the artichoke tempura (I would fly across the world again just for these), the fried eggplant, and the meat with chimichurri. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Great food, unforgettable personalities, and a place that feels alive. Take a handheld fan because it is hot - especially during summer.

Wow! First place we tried in Barcelona and it was my favorite. Food was amazing and service was…read moregreat. Bring cash as they don't take cards.

I love this place. I lived right next door to it for a year. I miss it already…read more The tapas here are solid and affordable. The beers are cheap. I loved the pimientos, the jamon, the chorizo. Everything is yummy and freshly made. It's not a fancy place- very causal. The service is awesome. The place has a real community atmosphere, lots of regulars. The servers were so nice to me, and even accommodated a huge party on my birthday. They definitely were a big part of my stay in Barcelona, and really made it enjoyable.

Love this place! Ate here multiple times on our trip in Barcelona. Excellent customer service and…read moreeven better food! Get the patatas bravas!

My new favorite bodega in Barcelona. Excellent Vermouth! Excellent service! Melting your mouth food…read morewith some of the best flavors I've experienced perhaps ever. And the vibe is neighborhood and welcoming! I will be back!

I really wanted to go here, I mean it's a more chill version of the FAMOUS conservas pilgrimage…read moresite. My wife was really a trooper; even when she spotted a massive 2" Indiana Jones roach scuttling up the wall. "Hey it's a restaurant, there's food, there's gonna be roaches, right?" We said ,cringing. The table next to us were less sanguine and packed off out the door. "It came from the outside, we have no bugs here" the waiter tutted as he cleared their table. "Riiiight, I thought as soon nodded & smiled back. Then as we were eating our first dish, a roach actually scuttled under our table and ACROSS my wife's sandaled foot. The Waiter was no rookie and he lunged across and we heard a CRUNCH. (!). He called the other server over with a napkin and he expertly cleaned up the gooey, crunched mess. Even I was broken. We immediately asked for La Quenta. No discount or apology offered. I got the distinct impression that this was a nightly occurrence. My advice: If you do go, go after dark so you don't notice your tiny fellow diners

They moved! They are now in Mercat de Sant Antoni. I looked all over La Rambla for them, only to…read morefind out they moved. Their space is much bigger and now indoors. Same great service and same outstanding food. We ordered the chickpeas, razor clams, pork cheeks, calamari and beans and octopus. Everything was fresh and delicious. Will definitely be back again.

A fellow Yelper mentioned they have moved to Mercat de Sant Antoni and found out it has been 2…read moreyears. As the kind gentleman mentioned, La Boqueria was just too busy and this smaller market had a better pace for Pinotxo. They have a counter with 10 bar stools and open kitchen format with food displayed at the counter. I can see seating becoming a premium as the day progresses. I arrived shortly after they opened and already there were 3 customers ordering Cafe Con Leches and Xuxos. I did the same with my Xuxo to go. I saw they had Octopus Galician style and despite the am hour couldn't resist. Pinotxo's version was very good-that said, I've had more tender Octopus. Definitely a Tapa size and pricey for the portion but gave me my fix for one of my favorite dishes before leaving Barcelona. I saw Tripe and Beef cheeks on the menu and asked one of the servers which one? She gave me a look of "I can't decide"meaning can't go wrong with either. Ordered the Beef cheeks as I've never had it. Rich, decadent and definitely not a breakfast meal-I liked it! I was told the white cubes were collagen and not fat. Definitely a dish to try. Cafe Con Leche was excellent! The Xuxo (one of Jose Andres's favorites) was amazing! Like a donut, a little bit of flakiness of a croissant and filled with this rich, delicious Crema and as if that wasn't enough coated with sugar. We loved it! One of those delicacies that sells out early. Service was engaged and friendly from all of the people behind the counter. They are located inside the Market at one of the corners (Tamarit/Urgell) before the exit. Make this stop for Xuxos and some delicacies you won't find at your typical spots in the area.

We discovered this place after an evening at Tibidabo. The tapas were excellent. We ordered…read moregazpacho which came with all the fixings to be added to the tomato base. We ordered white asparagus with orange and vermouth cubes. And we ordered an excellent tuna tartare with aubergines. After visiting Barcelona for a week and trying numerous tapas places and other restaurants, I would have no hesitation in recommending Molina.

From the owner: Comida casera de mercado y autor!read more

This is our favorite restaurant in Barcelona!!! We live in Michigan and visit Barcelona about once…read morea year and this is the first restaurant we go to when we land and last restaurant we hit before we leave. The food/tapas are phenomenal and it lives rent free in our head. The cozyness and vibe is great but make sure you make a reservation well ahead of time because it is quite small and I've never been able to get a walk in reservation. The staff are nice too and they have an english menu but of course it helps if you know spanish!

We were really surprised how much Casa Lolea exceeded our initial expectations!…read more We each had a couple of their sangrias and these are an absolute must try when you are here! They prefect refreshing drink to end a day of soo much walking. Our table shared the truffle risotto, patatas bravas, mini beef burger and the carrot cake. The truffle risotto was excellent and worth every penny if you are a truffle fan. The potatoes here were some of my favorites in Barcelona! I would skip the burger and the carrot cake was perfection. Service is great, wait outside for a host to greet you. A wonderful spot for dinner and sangria!

A very old restaurant named after track cycling, featuring high-quality tapas, bar food, and main…read moredishes all served by a staff more focused on efficiency than personality. On a recent visit to Barcelona, I visited Velódromo both for a solo dinner as well as breakfast the following day. I loved the food and found the Velódromo Pastrami sandwich, made in homage to Katz in NYC, both humorous in its weird interpretation of the original, and also completely delicious. They DO have an English menu available but do not expect all of the staff to understand you. Please be kind and have your google translate ready. It's worth it just so you can blend in, lay back, and enjoy this classic neighborhood gem.

This is a great restaurant for a quick bite or hearty meal. The day we went was full of large…read moreparties due to the holiday. But the staff there went out of there way to create a nice table for us. The service was very good and the food delicious.

Met some friends at Telefèric while vacationing in Barcelona and the food was great. We ordered…read moreseveral tapas, including croquetas de jamón ibérico, a tabla de jamón ibérico, pan con tomate, patatas bravas, and bracitos de pollo crujiente. We also ordered arroz de butifarra, which was my first time trying it and it was absolutely delicious. My husband doesn't eat seafood, so he appreciated having a non-seafood rice dish that he could enjoy. The service was great and the restaurant ambiance was lovely as well.

The best paella I've had in years, not too long to wait for, and sized for one (which is a rarity…read morewhere I come from). Could not recommend more highly.

As far as I understand this place used to be Carlitos. Now it is something else. The menu is on the…read morehealthy side but not anything special. Service is great and the ambiance too.

Absolutely lovely. The atmosphere is super chill. The service is great and the food is so flavorful…read moreand memorable. Very good dishes with lots of flavors and textures. Wish I could give them 6 stars

Very authentic tapas & cava bar, standing room only. Was buzzing on a Friday afternoon but managed…read moreto find a space. Would definitely recommend and come back - €11 for a bottle of cava, can't go wrong, loved it

- Still not really sure what was in my sandwich since everything was in Spanish and I didn't speak…read moreSpanish and they didn't speak English. But it was really delicious - Drinks were too affordable not to get - Standing only (and it was packed!) - Very rowdy and very crowded! You gotta just be assertive!