This place was ridiculously good! There are usually two main options in Barcelona: mediocre and…read moretouristy but quite cheap, or expensive but delicious. This place bridges that perfectly! Great food, really good service and still without breaking the bank. Hidden on a small square you can only reach through some alleys you will only see people here that have done their research and know why they choose this. This one goed on the "next time I'll come back" list.

This place should certainly get a Michelin star. The menu changes weekly depending upon what can…read morebe sourced locally. The many kinds of fish and shellfish are endless. The decision about what to eat was very difficult but I think we made the good choice. Started off with Oysters and a shellfish extravaganza. I had the cuddlefish/mussel/shrimp with linguini and my wife had the salted Icelandic cod fried then baked with white beans. Everything was delicious. Like the food, the wines are local Catalan or Spanish and excellent. Off the beaten path so don't worry about loud tourists, very romantic. And the owner is very attentive. Please go.

Decent pintxos, good lunch, but not the most memorable spot…read more We stumbled into Txirimiri while wandering around El Born looking for a quick lunch. The place had a welcoming vibe, and pintxos were on offer, so we figured why not? Overall, it was a good lunch, but the selection of pintxos was pretty limited - not nearly as robust, creative, or flavorful as a few other places we'd tried earlier in the week across town. Nothing was bad, but nothing really stood out either. Service was okay - efficient but not particularly warm or engaging. You definitely get the sense this is a spot that sees a lot of tourists, and the staff may be a little weary of that constant flow. At the table next to us, a group of fellow American travelers were all eating burgers and fries... which kind of summed it up. That said, the location is convenient, and if you're nearby and want a quick bite in a casual setting, it's not a bad choice. Just don't expect to be blown away. 4 stars

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. They are limited and once they've ran out, there's no…read moremore. I wouldn't be able to tell you what I got but it was 4 savory & 1 sweet. I didn't enjoy the service from the male on this evening, he seemed bothered by my questions. But the female was respectful and friendly. They also sell food off a menu but tapas might be best.

This restaurant went viral on social media I believe, so it's very popular, and there was a long…read moreline when we arrived. No reservations so you've got to arrive early or wait. Party of four and we waited about 30 min. There is no menu here. You tell the waiters what you like to eat. Meats, seafood, veggies, tapas, which you lean more strongly towards, etc. The waiter will then make suggestions on what they think would be great for your table and the total quantity of food. - vermouth - had to get a few glasses and it was cheap and delicious - tomato bread - a staple in spain. probably our least favorite dish but objectively good. - iberico - amazing and melts in your mouth - fried shrimp and squid - perfectly and lightly fried - beef tartare - sold but didn't wow in any way - monk fish - so tender and well prepared. They show you the full fillet before portioning it for each diner - steak - so perfectly cooked, tender, and well seasoned - clams - good and fresh, but not the first thing that comes to mind as remarkable when I think about the meal Didn't see any prices. Just got a bill at the end and honestly, was about $40/person which I thought was reasonable for the amount of food we got, plus a couple rounds of vermouth. It also didn't seems scammy, like they'd try to oversell us on food, as the amount of food they recommended was perfect where we finished everything and were comfortably full.

We visited Cal Pep during our trip to Barcelona because it is often described as one of the best…read moretapas places in town. Unfortunately, our experience was quite disappointing compared to the reputation. The restaurant was extremely crowded and the dining style felt a bit chaotic. Since there is no clear menu with transparent pricing, it was difficult to know exactly what we were ordering or how much everything would cost. It gave us the uncomfortable feeling that tourists could easily end up overpaying. As for the food, while the ingredients seemed fresh, many dishes were overly salty and lacked the balance and flavor we expected from such a famous restaurant. The server brought us Octupus, Patatas, tomato toast, Tuna Tarta, Barcalao and some spinich with beans. Considering the high prices, the overall quality simply did not match the hype. Maybe the restaurant was having an off night or perhaps the chef has changed, but based on our visit, we left feeling disappointed rather than impressed.

It is a nice place to try a selection of tapas! I stopped in for a meal and saw assorted tapas…read morelining the countertops - it's about 2.80 euros for each piece and can pair nicely with a drink if you want to experience tapas with no pressure. Service is limited, and it's a casual bar feel. I'd say it's worth a try if you stay in the tapas bar and don't go further into the restaurant.

Great place with high quality food and a very authentic atmosphere. The meat was cooked perfectly…read moreand you can really feel the traditional approach to ingredients. Service was friendly and attentive, although at times a bit slow when the place got busy. Overall a very solid experience and definitely worth visiting if you enjoy classic cuisine. Would gladly come back.

We went on a Tapas walking tour. We also picked 2 tapas and we had Vermouth…read more It was a fun place. I would love to go back sometime. Everything looked delicious, so it was hard to choose. The "cheesecake" stuffed with crabmeat was so good. The Steak one was, as well. And, I loved the Vermouth.

I've always wanted to visit a pintxos bar and was shopping in the El Born neighborhood. I stubbled…read moreupon Euskal Etxea and arrived right as they opened and got a table immediately. They take your drink order and you are given a plate. Everything is self serve by going up to the bar and grabbing the pinxtos that you want. Most of them have toothpicks which you save and the waiter counts them at the end. They are $2.95 euros each. I love this concept and the food! A lot of their pinxtos were served on a crostini. Everything at the bar was cold like smoked salmon, anchovies, pickled peppers, goat cheese, tartlets, etc. A waiter did come around once in a while with a hot offering of croquettes and a mini hamburger with caramelized onions. Love that they had hot and cold varieties to choose from. If you are interested in having a small snack or even eating a lot this is a great place to try a variety of bites. Everything was very fresh and delicious. This is my favorite restaurant I visited in Barcelona!

We did our first Tapas Tasting Tour on a Sunday and only 3 of us signed up instead of 12, which was…read moregreat as it felt more of a private tour. This was the 2nd Tapas on our activities. Unfortunately we were only allowed to pick 2 Hord'oeuvres out of 12 on the display. The place is small and casual and I had the sardines w/ red pepper and the Jamon Iberrico of course, when in Spain lol

What a tapas treat! Very casual, pick your own tapas. Pay by the piece. Friendly service. Good…read moredrinks. Nice!

We visited this location on a tapas and drinks tour, otherwise we may have not known about it!…read more We had some wine, fried calamari with ink sauce, some cheesy deliciousness balls, the mushroom sauce enchiladas and the most AMAZING dessert we have EVER had! The dessert was a French toast like cake with some ice cream, they really complimented each other. All of our food was amazing! We also were able to hear their story, how they came about their theme and business name which we loved! The customer service was awesome and they were so helpful in explaining everything to us, even with our large group!

This place was incredibly delicious! We started off with the cheese fritters and they were so…read moreperfectly warm and sweet that we ended with them as well. Our waiter was extremely nice and even adjusted our tapas when items came in pairs to make sure all 3 of us got a bite! At the end he threw in a Bellini for each of us on the house! Amazing service and amazing food!

This place is wonderful and reasonably priced for a tourist area…read more Lost of selection and great flavour. Missing a star because I am a vegetarian who loves spice and they don't offer a serving of peppers as a side (and all of the spicy peppers are on meat dishes.) Also missing a star because my partner's chicken was very raw inside! Yikes!

Pretty place, well lit. Seat yourself and you head up to get a plate of food. Got a few off the…read moremenu that were tasty. The patatas bravas and this foie gras tapas. The latter was only $.40 more than the ones off the counter and totally worth it. A lot of choices for cold and hot tapas. Nice place to just hang.