4.5 stars. No frills dining. Very friendly wait staff. Wonderful service. Tapas are delicious. They are not overwhelming. Ingredients look simple but the flavors are amazing. Their Gambas à la Plancha looked like grilled shrimp with just a dash of herbs, but the shrimp is of excellent quality and you can taste the freshness of the seafood. Their Paella Marisco was the highlight for me. I'm sure there are many wonderful paella places in Spain, but compared to the ones I've had in the U.S., this one excels in flavor. Their Pimientos de Padron is equivalent to grilled shishito peppers found in many Japanese restaurants back home, but I love the simplicity of this dish. A little bit of rock salt really brought out the natural flavor. The peppers weren't overcooked either. They were the perfect texture. Their Patatas Bravas, quite simple, but yummy nonetheless. Piping hot when it came out. Potatoes were crisp on the outside, moist on the inside. Nice size chunks. Once dipped in sauce, tasty! The Crema Catalana was a nice touch to end dinner. This dessert is the Spanish equivalent of creme brûlée. Theirs was definitely more substantial - richer than most creme brûlées that I've tried and the toasted top layer, definitely well executed. Easy to get to on foot if you stay at a hotel close by. Not too pricey either for the quality of food served. Will definitely eat here if I visit Spain again. read more

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If I could rate this place higher than 5 stars, I'd give it 100. The servers went above and beyond to make sure everyone got exactly what they wanted. We started with calamari, potatoes, and nuggets -- a delicious warm-up act. Then came the squid paella, which was out of this world. We also couldn't resist the tomato toast, and I'm still craving more even though I'm too full to breathe, let alone order another bite. Oh, and don't skip the sangria -- it washes everything down beautifully. read more

Food was delicious. Service was quick. Appetizers came out so fast. We ordered paella for 2, but perfectly split it among 3. We got apps ahead of it and left well fed. Didn't take picture of paella because we dug right in. SO GOOD read more

Micu Maku - Calamari - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

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We are big fans of the arroz negro here. So much so we came back the second time on our trip. Everything taste great and the seafood is juicy and fresh. The service is great they treated us like family. We appreciate that they gave us lemon wet napkins we need to wipe our mouth and hands of the squid ink. It's in a good location close to a lot of attractions. The ordering system is efficient for non Spanish speakers. It has a nice vibe. A read more

Incredible service by Derek and another waiter. Really made an impact! Thanks to Derek, we tried the black rice paella and thought it was tasty! We had the pan with tomato and garlic, tuna salad, chicken nuggets, prawns, and a beer. We ate outdoors and it was very nice. read more

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The paella here is good, but I have had better. I got the seafood and chicken paella. The individual components of the paella -- rice, mussels, clams, prawns, and chicken -- were good, but to be the best paella, there needs to be some crusty burnt rice on the bottom. This is what the locals call "socarrat". I had maybe a few rice pellets that were crispy at the pan edges, so I barely got any "socarrat" (1 star off). The service is efficient and friendly. There is a QR code you can use to view the menu and place an order. The kitchen receives the order immediately. I barely put down my phone when my jamon iberico appetizer came out. Toward the end of the meal, you can simply open the tab again and pay from your phone -- no need to flag down waitstaff which can culturally be a slow process in Europe. Note: This is a touristy spot, as evidenced by all the English-speaking customers downing pitchers and pitchers of sangria. Who cares about this "socarrat" business when you have sangria, right? read more

Micu Maku - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Paella is delicious, ample amounts of seafood and portion (meant for 2 but I was able to finish all of it) if I had to say anything to be improved the rice was a bit too hard and salty. read more

Micu Maku - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Jamie W. and I were in the middle of a bar crawl in Barcelona's gay district in L'Eixample when we realized we should get dinner. We noticed this popular paella spot was open later than most of the neighboring eateries, so we stepped in without a reservation. We were lucky to secure the only open table next to the front door. With the loudish clientele, it had a familiar T.G.I.Friday vibe. The staff was breaking out in "Happy Birthday!" sing-alongs every ten minutes, and the recipients would usually be overzealous foreign tourists who had one decanter of sangria too many. In the midst of the conviviality, we shared two salads. The first was the unusual 12,95€ Cesar Salad with chicken, Parmesan cheese, tomato, lettuce (very little), and alfalfa sprouts. It arrived with toast bread (croutons) and a mix of Cesar dressing, sesame oil, and balsamic (photo: https://yelp.to/fHL9ibp9EB). Just way too much dressing. Better was the 11,85€ Tuna Salad with tuna, anchovies, egg, tomato, cucumber, olives, and just the balsamic (photo: https://yelp.to/dPCqxlzpEA). The main event, however, was the hearty 24,50€ Seafood Paella with Chicken which came in a pan-encrusted bed of hot bomba rice. There were a couple of chicken thighs, a couple of large prawns, and four mussels, as well as plenty of clams and squid (photo: https://yelp.to/72gqRfzljD). We certainly had quite a bit for the reasonable prices, although nobody sang "Happy Birthday" to us. Granted it wasn't either of our birthdays, but hey, who cares? BTW I'm not sure what's behind the gorilla in their logo. Maybe it's a reference to the appetite you need to have to come here. FOOD - 4 stars...paella was quite good but the salads are a bit much AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...pretty packed at a late hour, especially for non-Catalonians like us SERVICE - 4 stars...surprisingly attentive given how packed it was TOTAL - 4 stars...do gorillas like paella? RELATED - Exploring Barcelona? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/4dTEx5T read more

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So so so so so good! The service was great, location was great and the food was excellent! read more

An all around great experience especially for these American tourists. So friendly and nice and the food was great! Wanted to try paella in Spain and was not disappointed. Highly recommended! FOOD: Like I said we wanted to try the paella. We got the mixed paella and it had plenty of food for two. The rice was just on this side of al dente and was so good. Great flavor without being too rich. The chicken was nice and moist with great flavor. The mussels and clams were plentiful as was the squid which was very tasty. Also tried the ham croquette which was really incredible and the mixed sliced meat - also incredible. SERVICE: Excellent! Leo was terrific as was the bartender. Really was helpful and friendly and accommodating. Service alone would have made this worthwhile COST: Reasonable especially for what you get. Without hesitation I would come back. read more

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I went in the morning and no one was there but me, they agreed to serve me non breakfast menu too. The grilled prawns tasted great by themselves but I kinda hoped they reduced the salt on top a little, it was just way too salty sometimes. The padron peppers are huge, the sandwich is a little burnt in the ends but still tasted good. This place usually is very busy at night, so never got the chance to try other stuff, and experience the ambiance, in the morning it's just quiet and I think the staff was doing accounting stuff in the corners. read more

Paella 10/10. Slight preference for the squid ink over the Chicken but would recommend both. The Sangria was delicious and I'm having to spell check my review half way through my pitcher (no regrets). Excellent service and friendly environment. Would highly recommend as portions are easily sharable read more

We needed to get some seafood paella before leaving Spain. We came in for dinner around 830pm and were seated right away as a group of 4. The service was good, there was just a bit of a language barrier, as we don't speak much Spanish. We got the house wine, and we loved it. - Seafood paella (4.5/5): This was delicious! Pretty greasy but super savory. The fresh lemon squeezed on top, so good. All the seafood tasted fresh. - Caprese salad (4/5): Tomatoes were crispy and fresh, and the cheese was delish. - Charcuterie (4/5): Good portion of meat to cheese. Got some extra bread to go with it! read more

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I told my Spanish friends whom we were visiting that I wanted paella and they initially scratched their head. Barcelona is not known for paella. But after a while they came up with this place and we gave it a try. Micu Maku caters mainly to the younger crowd in the gay district of Barcelona. When we came around 8pm, dinner service was in full swing and it was quite loud inside. We ordered through an app (barcode on the table) and got vegetarian and seafood paella as well as meat and veggies for the more carb conscious people in our group. We also ordered quite a bit of sangria ;-) The paella was good but not outstanding. But again, Barcelona is not a paella town. And though it was loud and some of the other groups were a bit rowdy, we had a nice evening and great service. The child slept through it all on the bench and only woke up to sample some of the appetizers (meat balls and olives, kid approved) read more

What a catchy name, what a nicely decored restaurant with comfy seating. The food is another story. Calimari was very fishy tastin and oil drenched. Probably the worst I've ever had. Paella was , a 5 of 10. Burger was 6/10 . Pork loin , 6/10- lacked flavor. Fries were 8 of 10. Order bread basket for $4. 2 of 10, so dry and small. Good butter though. Won't be back. Service was not too good but not horrible read more

While in Barcelona we tried Micu Maku. This restaurant is outside the tourist trap zone, so it felt like many locals were dining there. The food was excellent. We did the paella this was wonderful. We also did a shrimp appetizer that was cooked to perfection. The restaurant was very busy and luckily we had a reservation. Highly recommend you get one if you're going there. read more

We loved it so much we've gone back in a week. Great food....the goat cheese salad and the grilled prawns were standouts. The staff is friendly and have even recognized us as we were walking down the street, The paella is said to be fantastic too, read more

Micu Maku - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

Awesome food!! Paella was tasty. Best chicken Cesar salad I have ever had! Hamburger was juicy and fresh. Friendly and great family owned. Service is excellent! read more

Geleneksel İspanyol lokantaları arasında güzel bir seçenek. Mekan genelde kalabalık oluyor. Sung rüyası ve Paellası özellikle çok hoşumuza gitti. read more

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This place requires you order online, pay online, and includes minimal interaction with workers. It was okay, but I've definitely found better food spots while in Spain. The burger itself was tasty, but the other options are whatever. The interior was well decorated though. It just felt like it was missing something! read more

Micu Maku - Fried egg burger - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

Finally found a place that makes paella for one! It takes 20-30 min to make which is a good sign to me -- not that I can truly tell the difference between frozen vs fresh paella but mine tasted fairly authentic. I got a tinto de verano to tide the time and read my book. My paella mixta soon arrived in a steaming hot pan & it looked absolutely appetizing. This one came with chicken and mussels and clams (and maybe another type of meat?), with stubby yellow rice slick with flavor. It was so yummy and I dug at it for at least an hour -- was beyond stuffed upon completion but very much satisfied. They gave me a free shot of some apple liqueur afterwards, which obviously I wasn't going to say no to. Had me a little dazed on the Barcelona streets but all was good. Very English-friendly service. read more

Micu Maku - Tinto de verano, paella mixta - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

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We were on a mission to find Paella and this place had great Yelp reviews. Keep in mind Paella takes approximately 25 minutes to prepare so kick back and relax. The wait is totally worth it. Huge servings, so flavorful and fresh ingredients. This was a seafood paella with Shrimp, clams, mussels, squid and chicken legs. While we waited we ordered Pasta Carbonara which was so creamy and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend this restaurant. Great service too. read more

Micu Maku - Pasta Carbonara - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Food was good. Paela was on point. Service and server not so good. Ambiance is okay.

Came by for their paella!! Also ordered their neapolitan noodles. One serving of paella took ~30 min to prepare, and paired with the noodles, was a good amount of food for 3 moderately hungry individuals. We ordered some Crema Catalina to go, which was delicious. Would recommend to order in-restaurant, as it came in a ridged plastic container, which left a lot of crema in the crannies. This was our own fault, as we were in a time crunch, but still wanted to try the dessert. Similar to creme brulee, and a sweet way to end the night. read more

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Not the first place I thought of when I wanted to have Paella, but seeing a funny Gorilla sign on their logo had me try it out just to see what's up. How does one make it without overloaded with salt you might ask? Micu Maku is an upscale spot but with decent pricing for its food, which compared to places that I've seen back in LA. They cater to English speakers and their paellal isn't too ridiculous given the quality of service and they do have a bar with a huge collection of drinks to try. So I ordered the Paella Mixta, which has seafood staples like Mussels, Scallops mixed with a chicken for an extra meaty feel. I was starving from walking all day so on any other day, I'd feel better splitting it with someone since you do get a lot. The chicken is left with the bone-in but that doesn't bother me. It was pretty good overall. Liked the ratio of seafood meat and rice, it wasn't overly salty, and they give you a pan that basically keeps the whole paella hot til you're finished. I think the taste of the paella matches how it looks, which is a nice bonus. Overall, love the food and vibes here. read more

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Delicious! The seafood and chicken paella was delicious! They even went one step further and offered it gluten free! Miguel was very accommodating and provided excellent service. The atmosphere in general was great as well! read more

Micu Maku - Paella de mariscos y pollo - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

This is a great spot if you have a bigger group and need a quick reservation. The food was yummy but nothing extraordinary. I just didn't like that it's a QR code menu, you order online and pay online. It takes away from the restaurant experience. read more

They have to be farming their reviews. It is 100% a tourist trap. I had an uneasy feeling when I walked in and as we sat there more and more tourist poured in (probably following the good reviews?) food was terrible and we needed up eating real dinner somewhere else. Service was fast, though. I'd give it 2 stars but putting a 1 because there are so many fake 5star reviews read more

The Food, the Service, and the Ambiance were All fabulous! If you're in Barcelona, definitely stop here and enjoy yourself!

Food 10/10 : Great taste and portions for value. Paellas take 30 mins to prep. Service 10/10 : Carlos the bartender was professional and quick. The boys in the back helped us tourists plan our stay in Barcelona! So thankful! Ambiance 8/10: the only reason is because you need to have a reservation. So beware! We lucked out and arrived at 6pm to be seated at the bar which was completely fine with us read more

Micu Maku - Paella seafood - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Delicious! They were so nice and squeezed me in as a single in a crowded nite. Paella was excellent! Wine was perfect with it. Service was great! read more

Make sure you get a reservation because the place is so busy but is amazing food. Came here on my first night in Barcelona and service was great and the paella was 10/10. read more

Micu Maku - Paella - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Wow. This was probably our best dining experience on our recent trip to Spain . We've tried a couple of paella places but this tops it all. The sangria was also really good. We were seated right away and the service was excellent. Would not miss this spot especially when you are in the area. read more

Micu Maku - Paella - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

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I was a little skeptical to try this restaurant because it was my last day in Barcelona and I wanted an authentic paella dish. Grant it, I never had paella so I can't really compare it to others, but from the looks the restaurant appeared to me an Asian restaurant. The staff was nice and generous. I order the seafood paella and wow. The first bite was packed with so much flavor. Even though I ordered the seafood paella, the seafood was not overpowering the taste on the rice and spices. I really enjoy the dish read more

Micu Maku - Paella de mariscos. Excelente! - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

Such a great place to come to wine and dine. As a tourist coming fr the States, (California) I had such a welcoming experience. The staff were so kind, and friendly. I esp loved everything I ordered. Fr the Manchego cheese, the bread, the Spanish ham, and esp the Seafood Paella. So delicious. I have to come back when I'm in the area again. It's a must. Muchas Gracias again Micu Maku!! You made our 1st night so special!! :D read more

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Honestly not super sure why this restaurant is so well rated on yelp. This place feels very much like a tourist trap. The paella is decent but everything else (burger, charcuterie, etc) left much to be desired. Service was terribly slow too. There's definitely better places in Barcelona. read more

Food and service very good. BUT you can NOT split the tab. Very inconvenient for customers like me

I am planning to stay in Barcelona for 5 days to enjoy food. Since the long flight from US + delay + no good airline food made us exhausted and extra hungry, we decided find something good for dinner. Micu Maku is a great choice. The waiters are super nice. The paellas are one of the best in the city. I give a 5 star rating. Our waiters Leo and Graintcarlos are super helpful and nice. read more

Micu Maku - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

The food was amazing!! We got the seafood mix with chicken and it was so good. We had black rice from xiringuito escriba the other day which was highly recommended; however, this place fit my taste buds way better. The service was also super friendly and the ambience is also quite nice: not too loud not too quiet. read more

Micu Maku - Arroceria / Paella Near Me - Barcelona, B

Delicioso. El fideua y el arroz negro espectaculares Servicio impecable. Lugar acogedor. La fachada es fea, pero por dentro es acogedor y la comida deliciosa. Los precios súper razonables. 4 personas comimos por €75. Los aseos o servicios sanitarios son los más limpios que he visto en España. read more

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