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    Rekons

    4.6 (91 reviews)
    InexpensiveArgentine
    Open 10:00 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Kat T.

    It was a nice chill day and Robert M organized a lunch to meet up with Sharon E. Which was awesome and Thank you Robert M for doing that. Robert M. picked a great place. Right on the money and huge portion size. I love how BCN has set menu price where you can choose from a list of goodies and it comes with a drink and coffee after. I pretty much got the same as Robert M. salad and 2 empanada. But I splurged and got a extra one. The salad OMG it was delish. I love the cheese they put and the cheese on top of the veggies. OH gosh whoever created my plate THANK YOU for being alive. (he he he). The food was just perfect and made me full. A little extra full with my extra empanada which was the pumpkin one. Which was really good. My little girl got the hamburger and potatas bravas. I was thinking a 2 buns and a burger nope it was in a empanada form. Cute. Her potatas bravas was actually roasted and the sauce oh wow it was delish. I used it with not just the potatas but also my empanada and stuff. LOL. The staff was great. Especially since I was sitting next to 3 awesome Spanish teacher and 1 awesome cousin in law who spoke Spanish. Yay for me that is. They have a wide selection of empanada and dessert you can pick from. All you had to do was just look at the display. Awesome... Bathroom was actually very nice and clean. I will return again!!!!!

    Empanadas galore!!
    Denise L.

    Last night I had a dream. Warm flaky crust stuffed with meat. Amazing empanadas! No wonder this place keeps winning awards for best restaurant of the year. AMBIANCE: ------------- Life is all about the simple pleasures, and if you practice this philosophy you've come to the right place. It's a small, unassuming cafe with a few tables. Nothing fancy. But it's got an entire caseload of what may become the best empanada you've ever had. SERVICE: ---------- When we arrived it was just about closing time, but the staff were still super friendly and accommodated us, even letting us eat in the restaurant while they cleaned up. That's great service right there! FOOD: -------- Just mind blowing! Every single bite was heavenly. Fresh out of the oven, each bite provided perfectly crisp, crumbly crust and just the right ratio of melty ingredients inside. The standout empanadas were the Carne (beef), Jamón y Queso (ham and cheese), and one leek & asparagus. So delicious you'll be dreaming about them too! TIP: Their cappuccino is excellent here too. DATE TIP: This place will definitely help them keep you in their thoughts and dreams. Well, it might just be the empanadas making an appearance. Ha!

    Big ass delicious salad with the kitchen sink thrown in.
    Tamera B.

    Mmm, this place was so fab. A plethora of delicious empanadas made from fresh produce. Stellar service and opened late. The best deal around - a big ass salad + two empanadas of your choice + any drink (alcohol included) + coffee = 10.30 euros. Huh?? All of the empanadas we tried were delicious - eggplant, asparagus, mushroom + cheese, chicken, etc. But the unsuspecting star was the ridiculous salads. Words don't do them justice. These were the most satisfying salads ever. It was more like a bunch of wonderful stuff laid out on a plate for you. Fresh greens, slices of tomatoes, grilled zucchini, hunks of brie, dollops of burrata with honey drizzled over it, melon balls, orange slices, walnuts, parmesan crisp wrapped around grilled veggies...yes. It was nuts and we loved it! Definitely shareable. The staff rocks - all of them. If I lived in Barcelona, I'd be here nearly every day. Thank you Rekons for the wodnerful food and hospitality! And to the couple who overstayed their welcome at the outdoor table by making out and going up each other's skirt/pants - take that sh*t home and let someone else have a table.

    Minikilombo salad.
    Luana Y.

    Came here on other yelp reviews and was not disappointed. We ordered the minikilombo salad which was huge! So much food on one plate! It also comes with 2 empanadas, a drink and coffee, all for 10.30€. Definitely get the prosciutto and goat/Brie cheese with the potatoes (Around €7), chorizo or cheese and ham empanadas. The service was also excellent as our waiter spoke English and basically went through the whole menu with us.

    Vista de la puerta desde la terraza!  Ven temprano para pillar un hueco afuera!
    Matthew W.

    Rekons is one of those perpetually busy places. And with excellent reason: This place has it all! The space is bright and airy, and the entire establishment opens onto a small number of outdoor tables and seats. In the early afternoon and late evening you can pass by and see a huge variety of people hanging out, enjoying a beer and and some excellent food while soaking up the sun....Perfect for people watching!! Everything about Rekons is inviting. Though quite busy, the staff is incredibly efficient and equally kind. Most important, though, is the delicious food! The massive displays of dozens of different empanadas! The enticing desserts! The menu overflowing with delicious options! You can pick anything from this place and rest assured that it will be extremely tasty! I'm particularly a fan of the vegetarian empanada offerings they have: eggplant, leeks, mushrooms, squash and tomatoes abound in combinations that are so good you'll want another...and another! One thing: as Rekons is so good, you might need to wait to grab a table--especially outside. There is always, though, the option of ordering some of those fabulous empanadas to go :) Trust me, I've done it many times! Visit Rekons, you won't be disappointed!

    Mi favorito!! Patatas con 4 quesos
    Robert M.

    I'm still a fan, but today I was sorely disappointed by the food that they served. I ordered my favorite - potatoes and 4 cheese. Usually an ooey gooey mess of potato cheesey goodness. And I also ordered 2 empanadas. Everything came out COLD. the outside was warm, but the inside was stone cold. UGH!!! I love this place so much, and hate to think that their standards have dropped. Hopefully they just need to get a new oven. I will still be back for more, but skeptically.

    11.30 for this, a drink and a coffee. Best deal ever.
    Laura C T.

    An absolute gem. Huge portions and excellent deal. For 11.30 you can get 3 empanadas, a huge salad, a drink, and coffee or tea. The salad itself costs 8€. The staff speaks a but of English and was extreme helpful translating the menu. These guys were do busy and non stop on a Sunday afternoon, we were impressed. Highly recommend stopping by if in the area.

    Emmanuel S.

    Great value for money and very nice food. My wife and I have been back a few times and we will be back again. Don't forget to order a salad they are great you can't go wrong.

    Pork loin
    Harry K.

    Came to this establishment for some empanadas. We ordered chicken, meat, ham& cheese, and chorizo. They have a variety of different other ones we didn't get to try. We also ordered the pork loin sandwich and the papatas bravas. I really enjoyed the chorizo empanada and the potatoes.

    Moritz (local beer)
    Noanya S.

    Great local experience...two people enjoying appetizers, beer, and meal for $21 euros couldn't ask for more. The server spoke enough English to help us read over the menu and the ability to people watch is an added bonus...the potatoes were so yummy and a must try...they are extremely busy and run out of certain empanadas but this place is definitely worth a visit while in Barcelona...I will be back tomorrow

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    It's a nice place, with a good sound track inside, delicious empanadas, there are tables at side walk to enjoy a beer.

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    7 years ago

    I left there stuffed. 1st time trying Argentine food and it was amazing and well priced.

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    9 years ago

    Great empanadas at an amazing price! The staff are incredibly friendly and always know what to recommend!

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    11 years ago

    Came here and paid €12.50 for a great red-wine lemonade and five empanadas. Get the chorizo and bacon & cheese empanadas for sure!

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    11 years ago

    Well assorted selection of good "empanadas" (stuffed pies). Correct service and price/quality. But I will not call this place a Restaurant.

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    10 years ago

    Went there for a little snack, left with bellies full of goodness... and we only had salads!

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    Arcano Restaurant Barcelona

    Arcano Restaurant Barcelona

    4.5(414 reviews)
    1.6 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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    This was our first night in Spain at the beginning of a 2 week trip -- and might have been the best…read moremeal we had. We made a reservation a month in advance as this place is popular. Gorgeous Cave-Like setting right in the heart of The Gothic Quarter. For food we got: - both Peach and Red Sangria's - maybe the best in Spain. 15 Euros so not cheap - Pan Con Tomate - first time having this dish -- great, - Iberian "Pluma" Acorn Fed Pork - so tender and amazing! - Cod (Bacalao) - perfectly baked I must give a shout out to our amazing waiter LUCAS who spoke excellent english and gave some perfect recommendations. We got here at 7:30 and it was quiet -- but quickly filled up and was totally full by 8:30. It's more expensive than most restaurants but for that you get quality service, superb food, linen napkins, and soft jazz music. We wanted to come again the next night but it was totally booked! Trip Advisor rates this as #57 (as of May 2026) but I think it should be in the top 10. Book a table early guys -- this restaurant will not disappoint you!

    The Bacalao (Atlantic Cod) was the best fish dish of my life! Served atop Trinxat, a traditional…read moreCatalan dish of cabbage and potato. Topped with fig jam. I loved the Forest Sangria. A far cry from the Sangria served in tourist spots, this is the real deal. BF loved the Island Sangria. Highly recommend Pluma Iberica for pork eaters. Served with a delicious peanut sauce. Lucas took excellent care of us. First class waiter. The restaurant is in what appears to be a cave. Delightful atmosphere. Very classy with linen napkins, etc. A little more expensive than some other local restaurants but worth it. Outstanding value. Be sure to reserve a table in advance.

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    Chalito

    4.1(22 reviews)
    1.0 kmL'Eixample

    Chalito ended up being such a good find. My friend and I stumbled across it after watching a…read moreflamenco show near La Rambla, and I'm glad we did. Chalito is a chain restaurant in Spain that specializes in Argentinian milanesas, which are thin breaded meat cutlets topped with all kinds of good stuff, and I knew I had to try one. I ordered the Milanesa Mallorquina with sobrasada, Mahón cheese, honey, and a mozzarella base, and it was absolutely delicious. The mix of savory and sweet worked so well together. I also tried a slice of my friend's serrano pizza, and that was really good too. Another thing I liked was that they offer their own special aiolis to choose from. As somebody who loves extra sauce on the side, that was a huge plus for me. The food impressed me so much that I ended up going back to a different Chalito location in Madrid just to try the sausage and chili oil pizza, and it was just as bomb. Their portions are so huge I didn't have room for dessert on either of my visits, but their cheesecake looks amazing, I'll have to grab a slice on a future visit The service was excellent, and I appreciated that they had menus in both Spanish and English. The restaurant is also very spacious, which made the whole experience feel easy and relaxed. You do not really have to stress about getting a table or making reservations, which is always nice when you are traveling. Overall, Chalito is a great spot if you want a satisfying meal in Spain without all the hassle of planning ahead. I would definitely recommend it whether you are visiting or already local.

    Great alternative to carb heavy pizza. Friendly service…read more Thin crispy chicken cutlet topped like a pizza. Very good. Will try other flavors soon.

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