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    Pinotxo Bar

    4.4 (252 reviews)
    Open • 6:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Ran C.

    Mercat De La Boqueria is one of Barcelona's foremost tourist attractions. It's a public market where you can get all kinds of items or you can grab a bite. A bite at Pinotxo Bar. Not quite a bar as many would think - it's a food stand with counter seating and a few standalone tables. Meaning, probably not a place you'd want to bring a big party. Seating is first come, first served and you may have to stalk diners finishing up so you can swoop in on the seats before you lose your chance to sit and enjoy some tapas. My friend and I shared four dishes (see pics) and I have to say I enjoyed them all with the exception of the octopus dish. Not because of the flavors - but because it was overcooked. Mushy in the middle. I don't know if it was an oversight or if the dish is intentionally served that way but I prefer a more chewy consistency. Service was excellent. The chef, also happened to be the primary person helping us, though the rest of the team also jumped in with cleaning off empty plates, serving and closing out the tab. I know Barcelona has lots of great places to eat and I'd add this to the list of places to revisit to try other dishes.

    Get this custard filled pastry! So good
    Ryan M.

    Another tapas bar located in the La Boqueria market we saw one of the pastries that we wanted to try. So we just order it for take way. Our reciept said xuoxi not sure if that's the name of it or just a generic name for a pastry but it was so delicious. The outer crust was so flaky and light like a malasada and filled with a custard cream. I highly recommend this pastry can't say if they are all like this If you find one at a different pastry shop. But this one was amazing.

    xuixo and a cafe con leche
    Ashley K.

    i'm so glad i decided to stop here on my last morning in town, and i only wish i'd had more time to each more meals here. their breakfast though, i can speak to, and it was amazing. a cream-filled fluffy fried dough delight, rolled in sugar. paired with a cafe con leche, and you have a decadent start to a day of walking and winding your way through barcelona. service was great, and you can tell there's lots of regulars. they were attentive as i ate at the bar and made sure i had everything i needed. the ambiance probably changes dramatically throughout the day. i was there early, watching the market wake up as folks strolled through. it probably gets very loud later in the day. i enjoyed the morning calm

    Marlon T.

    With so many restaurants at La Boqueria, how do you choose which one to go to? Pinotxo Bar is a great choice, but good luck finding a seat if you're coming at peak times! Everything they serve here is delicious and you can't be surprised with the bill because it's smack dab in the middle (tourist price). So, I recommend coming here for the good eats and atmosphere, but probably no need to come back again due to the uber high prices. Always keep an eye on your belongings!

    Maling S.

    Whenever I visit Barcelona, I always make sure I eat at Pinotxo Bar! This trip I introduced my hubby and he loved it so much we came back the next day with my brothers. Pinotxo Bar is located at the front of the La Rambla in La Boqueria Market. The seating is either at the counter or table surrounded. They don't have too many seats so expect to wait a little when they are busy. Every dish was so tasty and delicious you really can't wrong. Also, their sangria is one the best.

    Ryan G.

    They changed their name by the way! Very good. Highly recommend the steak. The i Erick and eggs was very good as well. I liked the papas fritas that came with it. They were very friendly and encouraged me to get fruit and juice from vendors and bring it back to my seat.

    Pan y tomato and the egg potato deliciousness
    Cindy B.

    The name changed and it's now called El Mitic Bar. Best breakfast in my life. That pastry with the cream is heaven and the potato and egg frittata thingy is perfection. Thanks Chef Andre for making sure we didn't miss this!

    Sardines
    Dianne C.

    You must make this mandatory visit to Pinotxo Bar. Come here and try the garbanzo beans and sardines, and if you don't like sardines try theirs! They open at 7am ( pretty early for the market) but not all items will b available. We came here a total of 3 times on our trip to Barcelona because we could not get enough. We tried this spot out by accident and it became our favorite! Upon visiting this bar we found that this place has been around and is a staple of the Boqueria market. So much history with the family owned business, and on so many blogs and shows! The service is so good as well and no matter tourist or local you get that local vibe and if you are touring they r so kind to give you tips and about everything. This will be an unforgettable spot in our hearts that we will leave behind in Spain

    Pinotxo
    Stephany M.

    The Mercado on las ramblas is one of the most iconic places to check out in Barcelona. We stopped at Pinotxo bar for tapas, our wait was about 20 minutes for a few seats at the bar. Ambiance was fun since it's a very active market. I really wanted this place to be a lot better but once I saw they were microwaving food to warm it up I knew it wasn't going to be amazing. The food was average, we tried a few of their popular dishes but it wasn't my favorite tapas of the trip. Do recommend stopping into the Mercado and trying any of the places even if it's just to sit down and have a caña aka a beer.

    Deer, Squid & Beans
    Jeremy M.

    Very friendly service, very delicious food. The waitress noticed my visible confusion and fascination with the cuisine and kindly walked me through each item they served. I ordered the deer skewer, my wife ordered the clams and squid & beans. This place is unassuming when you walk past, but had the best food we had on this entire trip. Incredible and friendly service, delicious food, and a memorable trip because of this place. Edit: We learned only after that the bartender, Juanito, is famous and this shop is apparently very popular! As it should be.

    fresh red shrimp - amazing!
    Andrew C.

    You're in barcelona, walking to this amazing food stall area, and are wondering whether or not this place right up front is actually good or if it's a gimmick. Fortunately, you look it up on yelp and see this place is THE place to go. It was definitely our favorite in Barcelona. It's unassuming. A small stall with bar seating around the counter. A menu that hangs up top and is hard to see (and is only in spanish). But then you're greeted by a friendly team (family?) and feel at ease. You can see their fresh seafood all around the counter and also see them cooking behind on the grill. Everything they do is with finesse and is simple, yet overly flavorful. What we got: - Grilled red shrimp: Beautifully dressed, super fresh, light sweetness to the shrimp. Delicious. Right amount of olive oil/rock salt - Fresh lobster: You can see the lobster still moving in the case on the counter. They grill it right in front of you and it is absolutely amazing. Pricier at 25e, but well worth it - Fresh grilled prawn: Smaller than a lobster, bigger than a red shrimp. Another big winner that was nicely seasoned and tasted fresh - Codfish salad: This didn't look like much but everything they did, from the presentation to the mixture of flavors was absolutely delicious - Chick peas with meat: I couldn't imagine ordering the chickpeas. But then you realize every. single. table. orders the chick peas and you have to try it. We ate that thing so quickly, as it was super delicious and something they are known for - Squid with beans: Another result of sitting at the bar and seeing other people order it. Fresh squid, nicely dressed beans ( I don't usually like beans) lead to a winner here as well. They have a solid alcohol and coffee selection as well. Come here for the food and the vibes. You won't regret it!

    Candace L.

    I wandered into the market on one of my very first mornings of full exploration in Barcelona and told myself I'd pick up a few bites to eat here and there, really having not done any research of the stalls and highlights here. Once I'd wandered the perimeter and up and down several aisles I'd spotted several folks consistently waiting for a seat at the bar at Pinotxo, truth be told I was curious. I stepped out of the market for a minute to do a little research and realized, yep! I'm probably going to want to grab a stool here for myself and order some dishes. I wasn't entirely sure what to order but I started with a beer (for breakfast, sure why not?! I'd already had a flat white and a fresh orange juice ;) I asked for some seafood suggestions and opted for the octopus salad and grilled shrimp. I then realized I also needed to try the garbanzo beans although there are several mentions of pig blood or something - I just tried to put that out of my mind. The garbanzo beans were hands down my favorite item here. They are a definite not to be missed, MUST order item. So good!!! Service was good, food came out quickly and was tasty. I'd say eat here, because you are here you know and definitely get the garbanzo beans.

    This place left me and my wife smiling !!
    Nate C.

    Great food. Nearly every place we have eaten in this whole complex is GREAT!! Only complaint is I wish I had a bigger stomach in order to enjoy more of the perfect foods found at this amazing complex!! Nearly every place is highly recommended for lunch and breakfast!! Prices are very affordable and the ambience is festive!! Would recommend this place to friends and enemies alike!! If all world had food like this there would be no wars!!

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    Great food. Lovely place. You often have to wait for a spot. Bathrooms require a chip or payment

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    A must do when visiting Barcelona! The Spanish omelette is amazing! Don't forget to get a xoxo (pronounced Chucho)!

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    “it prepares and serves tasty home-made food at one of the most popular open-air counters in la Boqueria.”

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    Cerveseria Catalana - Beef tenderloin with foie gras

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    1.5 km•L'Eixample
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    Oh my goodness this is so good. If I ever go to Barcelona again I would come here…read more Must get: Steak with foie gras on bread 8/10: sooo decadent and luxurious. It's abt 8 euros a piece. Very flavorful and fast experience. Oxtail and mashed potatoes 10/10: the oxtail meet is so tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes pair so well with the oxtail. Mushroom, steak, and egg yolk 9/10: soo flavorful and balance of veggies and protein. Amazing textures and flavors. Sparkling sangria: 8/10 I don't normally live the taste of alcohol but this was great. Not tooooo strong and if tastes pretty good if you mix it with the orange juice. Fresh orange juice: 10/10 so tangy and delicious. I can't recommend it enough. Patatas bravas: 9/10 solid no complaints! Dessert Tapas: - bread dessert (Tarija): 11/10 amazing dessert that is creamy, cameralized, and has a mochi like texture. This fried chewy dessert is not too sweet and such an affordable price. - coconut pudding 9/10 solid and refreshing if you like flan - bread, chocolate oil, salt 7/10: I live the complex flavors. The chocolate mousse was light and the bread to mousse ratio was perfect. It's a smaller dessert tho I wouldn't recommend it if ur sharing. Service: amazing! Staff I'm everywhere so it was very easy to order more food. Also we were sitting buy the area where they made dessert and they allowed me to record them making it!! Comfortable ambiance great for date night or casual meals!!!

    As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: - The host seated us next to a table of three self-absorbed, loud and obnoxiously nonstop talking late teens early twenties girls. - The food bus'ers attempted to deliver the wrong order to our and nearby tables five times. - The 1/2 order (three small slivers) tomato soaked bread (1/2 PA AMB TOMAQUET) was certainly not worth the €2.5! - The Greek Salad (ENS GREGA) was the worst example of such we have ever had (my party included an authentic Greek). The feta cheese was absolutely disgusting, it tasted like imitation rubber cheese. - The "Al Ajillo" Style Shrimps (GAMBES AMB ALLADA) had a very strange flavor within it, which overwhelmed the garlic flavors. - The Beef Tenderloin (FILET VEDELLA), she had to spit 1/4 of it out because it was too tough. - Everything was overpriced there for the value. If you are in the area DO NOT waste your time nor money dining here!!!

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    Cañete - lobster croquettes

    Cañete

    4.6(581 reviews)
    0.3 km•El Raval
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    Have the best time at Cañete during our honeymoon! Husband emailed them to see if they would be…read moreable to accomodate us maybe a month or two prior to our visit and they were able to grant us a reservation. Thank goodness we had a reservation, otherwise the wait time for walk-ins was quoted to be 2-3 hours. We were seated at the counter, smack-dab in the middle of all the action. The drinks were just okay, but the tapas were great! We tried the anchovy dish, jamon, tomato toast, paella, padron peppers, spanish omelette, mussels, and finished with the crema catalana for dessert. All of the dishes were outstanding and they did not disappoint. Service was phenomenal and they were all very friendly and engaging with diners. They guided us on how many plates to order and stopped us from ordering too much, which I appreciate since we weren't sure how big each portion was. Would definitely come back if I had the chance!

    Maybe (other than that great church) the only reason to come to Barcelona. It is a fallen city in…read moremany ways. Every year it's luster gets dulled. Imported problems linger. Be careful ladies! The street outside this resturant is not safe in my estimation. I mean my beautiful daughter did get chased by "a newer uninvited resident." Inside? The best resturant in the city. Maybe in all of Spain. I could make a case for it to be THE BEST RESTURANT ON EARTH. (Except that title goes to Commanders Palace in New Orleans or Caviar Kaspia in Paris.But maybe not.) Great service. Great food. Great feeling place. Drawbacks? The neighborhood. The entrance to get in is AWFUL. The place is always too crowded and it can get very loud. Yet I am giving it the maximum stars? "Why Mancow," you ask. Ready? I don't know! Its just THAT SPECIAL.

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    Packed with locals - Faiyoh!! (Uncle Roger)

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    La Pepita

    4.6(664 reviews)
    2.0 km•Gràcia
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    We were referred to La Pepita from a relative who said the food was delicious and a casual spot. We…read morewent to lunch at 1pm (when it opens) after a Sagrada Família tour. It's about a 6 minute taxi ride from there. We were seated in the back room with the writing covering the walls. The front bar seemed a little livelier but we took what was offered. Husband had house red wine (3.50 euros) and I had sangria (4.50 euros). Good pours for both. We started with the red shrimp (gambillos) in a lemongrass sauce, about 6 shrimp for 15 euros. Then grilled octopus (which was very tender) over mash potatos and snap peas for 15 euros. We also had a side of grilled bread (4 pieces) for 3.5. We also ordered the Pepita beef with mash potato but took home for dinner as we were full (18 euros). We finished with the homemade corn ice cream with carmelized popcorn and raspberries, which was very unique at 6.5. We added our names to the wall to top off the meal. Service was quick and friendly. Total bill was 85 euros including 5 drinks. It was our best meal in Barcelona so far.

    Super hopping tapas bar and table place, the signature anchovy dish, ceviche, and octopus were all…read morevery good. The bar guy was very quick and hardworking. The 1906 or something beer was surprisingly good and kind of honey sweet. Cava was great with jamon. The only bad thing is that sitting at the bar, people will keep hitting your backside unless you scoot in sideways Need cash to leave tip : s

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    4.5(422 reviews)
    0.7 km•Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    great experience with friends…read more we arrived at 7pm and didn't leave until 1030p, so that should give you a little hint on whether we liked it to not. ambiance - the entrance is located down a little alleyway. once inside, you are surrounded by stone in an old, cave like building. the lighting and styling make it a cozy space to enjoy a wonderful meal. the service - our waiter (Daniele) was on point. incredibly personable, attentive, and funny! the food was timed incredibly well. they gave us plenty of time to enjoy, instead of rushing things out one after another. we had a group of 11, so we had to do the prix-fixe menu. let me tell you though, the amount of food was easily enough for 15 people. the starters - these were shared with the table, but they definitely brought more than enough. crispy bread with tomatoes and olive oil pesto infused burrata with roasted tomatoes tuna tartare with crispy plantains brioche topped with Catalan sausage, truffle cream, and crunchy mushrooms each of these was tasty. i'd say my favorites were the tuna tartare and the brioche. the mains: each person selected their main. cod cooked 2 ways with trinxat (mashed potato, winter cabbage, rendered pork fat), iberian ham, and figs argentine angus tenderloin Iberian pluma (cut from acorn fed pig), smoked sweet potato i got the last one and it. was. AMAZING. cooked to a medium and was deliciously tender. others reported the angus tenderloin was good, but needed some kind of sauce with it. desserts (pick one): variety of chocolates cannoli filled with goat cheese cheesecake and berries ice cream - passionfruit and raspberry with a white crunch for 65 euro per person for the prix-fixe, this was a great meal to share with friends! drinks - very reasonably priced bottles of wine (around 28 euro per bottle), so we kept well hydrated throughout the experience. others in the group got cocktails and said they were really good as well. i've never spent 3.5 hrs in any restaurant, anywhere, but i would go back here in a heartbeat. i fully recommend checking this place out if you're in Barcelona!

    We got lucky with a walk-in and sat at one of the tables in the front. The waiters here are very…read moreattentive and the restaurant is beautiful. We mainly came in here for cocktails and tried some tapas, but definitely will be back to try more food our next visit to Barcelona!

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