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Xaloc

4.2 (68 reviews)
ModerateTapas Bars
Open 1:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Good for kids

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Nice air conditioned break in a nice place off la rambla
Jay V.

Nice place a little off Las Rambla in the bario neighborhood in one of the side winding "streets" Or walkway. The place is sit down and clean. Service was nice. Prices very reasonable. We had about 8 tapas, bottle of wine and 3 bottles of water/soda. The soda and water for the kid was almost more expensive then the really nice wine (20 euros). The chorizo along with the cheese, olives and tomato bread was an excellent combo. The other tapas were also nice. Service was attentive and nice. Prices very reasonable due to price of wine bottle. Space was great. Quiet and air conditioned Comfortable. We would come back if we walked by again.

Citrus Steamed Mussels
Mac R.

Gorgeous modern space located off a winding stone pedestrian street in the Gothic section. The contrast of the old exterior & modern interior is done on such a way that it really works. Servers were very attentive and offered a menu in English. Good selection of wines & tapas. We started with olives & Iberian ham, which are often brought out as you wait for your orders. Our favorite of the evening were the Bombas - fried spicy potatoes & meat balls sitting on a sauce I could probably eat on a lot of things. Totally yummy! Other favorites were the citrus steamed mussels and tempura fried veggies. The codfish fritters and eggs broken over fried julienned potatoes and Iberian ham were both interesting but not items I'd likely order again. A really fun restaurant with great service and nice atmosphere to hang out, eat & drink.

Wall of Jamon  (ham)
Neluta G.

Great for taps, in a hidden location but worth finding this place. Our server Philipe was great very attentive and his English was great. Very nice wine selection and great prices. I loved the spicy red tomato sauce and the garlic sauce that was served with several dishes. My favorite tapas were the chicken lollipops, cooked perfectly, crispy and farm fresh tasting. The also have the Jamon cut small and very tasty, I would say a unique Jamon, you would have to try it here.

Cory N.

Great find! There are several good tapas bars near by that do the toothpick thing. Unfortunately, they wouldn't let us do that and sit down, so we stopped into Xaloc where they immediately seated us and presented all sorts of great tapas. We tried all the wines, including a perfect Tempranillo. The Iberian ham croquettes were the best and the chicken lollipops came with a great, spicy sauce. The fuet was a generous portion. The service was professional, quick and our server had a pleasant sense of humor. The space was very modern and clean.

Delicious Bread
Cody Y.

A classier tapas restaurant with an authentic Spanish menu. I love the tapas places that charges per toothpick, but after a while my girlfriend and I were hankering for something a little more formal. Taking a recommendation from our friend Rick Steves, we came to Xaloc.A little off the beaten path but still immensely popular, it features a wide open space, English menus, and pleasant wait staff (that seem able to speak several languages). With the assistance of the waiter, we ordered several tapas - Olives (2 euros), Ox tail Croquette (1.50 euros per croquette), Iberian Ham Croquette (1.50 euros per croquette), Bravas (4 euros), and the delicious toasted bread topped with a light sauce and oil. Each dish was better than the last. I highly recommend getting the olives at the top of the meal and eating them throughout, as they are not only delicious but an excellent palate cleanser (especially if you get a glass of wine, which you definitely should). The croquettes are a must-order, especially the ox tail, which was so juicy and delicious. This doesn't take anything away from the Iberian ham, which was oh so tender. I'm not sure what they put on the Bravas, but it was delicious and complemented the potatoes, which were lighter and less salty than I anticipated...just perfect. Rick Steves knows his restaurants, and I have to agree with him that this place is a step above other restaurants in the crowded Gothic area. It's definitely worth a visit.

Garlic prawns, pan con tomate, peppers, bravas, and sangria
Christine C.

My husband and I were pretty hungry one night after a long day of being touristy and we stumbled upon this place in the gothic quarter. Luckily there was one 2 person table left just for us in this busy little restaurant. We got sangria to start - kind of bubbly but very nice! 1 liter was 10 euro. For the meal we ordered the following tapas - pan con tomate, peppers, patatas bravas, garlic prawns, and gazpacho. All we're fabulous. Believe the bill was ~38 euros total with drinks and food. Overall great meal for reasonable price. Staff was very nice as well. Would definitely recommend!

It was part of the design of the place
Enrique C.

Nice place they don't open on Sunday till 1pm for lunch but the food was good. We were the first ones in so we got to pick our seats. The host was nice and even nicer once he knew we spoke Spanish. We would come here again once we were finishing the placewas packed. This restaurant was recommended through Rick Steve's

Patatas Bravas
Michelle D.

This place was a great find. Great small plate style tapas just off the busy Rambles area. The service was good and the food was even better. The prices we very reasonable for the amount of food you get. Highly recommend. Would go back for sure.

Bruce K.

Jamon Iberico is a speciality. Gazpacho, mushroom risotto, 67 Euro for 4 includes bottle of rose.

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Update , had some steak, salad and champagne. Thoroughly satisfied, excellent service.

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Great food and even better service. We are here two nights in a row. Chicken lollipops and garlic shrimp are delicious!

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Wow, stumbled in here with my family. Everything was superbly priced and delicious. Highly recommend!

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9 Euros)~ Iberian Ham Croquettes, 3 pieces of deep fried potato croquettes stuffed with Iberian Ham, creamy and crunchy.

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Cerveseria Catalana - fried artichoke

Cerveseria Catalana

4.4(1.8k reviews)
1.5 kmL'Eixample
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It's been a decade since I came here for my first Tapas in BCN. This is where I realized there was…read morea lot of my peeps that works there and it's nice to feel at home, lol. This was recommended by friends awhile back, I remembered the modern ambiance, amazing Tapas, friendly service and the place was as busy then until now. For this big restaurant caliber, it's pretty crowded yet they do a good job with a fast turnaround. We did the early Dinner and by the time we got out there was already a long line for late Diners. The fact that even after a decade, it's rare that I go back to the same spot let alone they're still around after all these years. You already know that tells a lot and I feel bad for those who didn't have the same great experience, hope they give it another shot. See y'all soon! Salut, Vermouth!

First time in Barcelona and first time time here. It was a fun experience with some good service…read moreand delicious food. Sit inside if you do not like cigarette smoke, which does occur. For an early dinner by Spanish time, we started with the croquettes. Crip and wonderful. Then the tenderloin which was taste as well, though we should have a sales what is on the top. It seemed like mostly a flavored fat. The tomato with toast was lovely. Soaked with natural tomato juice. The skewered prawns were the best. Get them. And we ended with coconut pudding. It was like a flan with a coconut base. All together fun and delicious!

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Cerveseria Catalana - Dining room

Dining room

Cerveseria Catalana - Lenguado con calamares

Lenguado con calamares

Cerveseria Catalana - Open till 1:30am?

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Open till 1:30am?

La Alcoba Azul

La Alcoba Azul

4.6(203 reviews)
0.1 kmBarri Gòtic
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We had planned to go to a tapas place recommended by our Gaudi House tour guide (Touring Pandas…read moreguide Jekaterina who was EXCELLENT) but the joint had a line of 20+...so we chose to go to my plan B! We were happy to enter the cozy La Alcoba Azul and seated by a smiling host immediately & presented with menus. The interior looks almost like a wine cellar with brick vaulted ceilings. The offerings are best described as fusion tapas but there are a few traditional bites as well. Our waiter presented us with an amuse bouché of pumpkin hummus topped with roasted pepitas on an herbed toasted baguette crisp. DELICIOUS! We confidently ordered the tomato tartare with avocado cream, basil, olive powder and rosemary olive oil caviar as well as a half order of cured Iberican meats featuring chorizo, loin, sausage and ham, an order of the hummus with black olives, parsley, pine nuts and pita triangles. All were terrific! We especially enjoyed the meats and tomato tartare. I enjoyed a red sangria that was satisfying and happened to be topped with cinnamon...a first and welcome addition for me. La Alcoba Azul is a spot we'll keep on our tapas go to list! You shouldn't hesitate to visit.

Very average food. Spent 100€ for three adults and wasn't very satisfied. Tried the iberico ham,…read moremanchego cheese, banh mi, potatoes, sardines on tomato appetizer. Everything was just so so, nothing memorable or tasty. The rose had one option and was not good. Pass on that. Service was wonderful. We went around 5:30p and there was no wait.

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La Alcoba Azul
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La Alcoba Azul - Sangria with a touch of cinnamon

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Sangria with a touch of cinnamon

Ciutat Comtal - beef tenderloin montadito with foie (7.15€)

Ciutat Comtal

4.3(1.4k reviews)
0.9 kmL'Eixample
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During our three days in Barcelona, Cervecería Ciudad Condal was the very first tapas restaurant we…read morevisited -- and it turned out to be the absolute best! Our server, Amaya, was funny, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. He took great care of us, and every single recommendation he made was delicious. I wish I knew all the Spanish names of the dishes because everything was amazing. The highlights for us were the Bacalao -- so tender and full of flavor -- and honestly the best octopus I've ever had in my life. We also loved the soft steak with duck liver served on a slice of French baguette, the shrimp skewers, patatas, and the Spanish ham with tomato toasts. Every dish was unforgettable. On top of the incredible food, the restaurant itself has such an elegant atmosphere with beautiful décor that made the whole dining experience even more special. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Barcelona!

Ciutat Comtal was a restaurant that I had seen recommended numerous times while I was searching for…read moreplaces to eat at in Barcelona, and after coming here I can see why. I came here for lunch, and thankfully I didn't have to wait too long before I got seated inside. The interior is a bit on the smaller side, but it's quite bright with a lot of natural sunlight inside. For the food, I decided to get squid, codfish with honey allioli, and iberian ham montaditos. While all of the food was great, for me the codfish was hands-down the star of the show and probably one of the best dishes that I ate on the trip. The flavor of the sauce combined with the texture of the fish actually blew me away, and I can see why my server highly recommended this to me. If you just get one things when coming here, definitely make sure not to miss this dish. Highly recommend checking this place out for Spanish tapas, they represent the cuisine well!

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Ciutat Comtal - Interior

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Ciutat Comtal - Calamares

Calamares

Ciutat Comtal - The entrance

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The entrance

Tapeo - Pork ribs - worth another trip to Europe just for this

Tapeo

4.6(624 reviews)
0.6 kmSant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera-Born
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Located in the La Ribera neighborhood, Tapeo was a Yelp find. Smaller and cozy with a few Bar…read moreseats and some high top tables. Also, a small area for bigger groups in the back. We grabbed the only table open when we arrived at 1 on a Monday afternoon. We saw a Cava Sangria (a first) and had to try-light and delicious! They also had Majou Beer (from Malaga) on draft which is hard to find outside of Malaga so had to have one. We ordered a couple of starters and a couple of what I'd say were bigger plates. The pork belly marinated in lime was tasty but the fresh Mackerel stole the show! The Truffled eggs with foie and mushrooms was finished table-side and was amazing. We missed that the Cuttlefish had squid ink-no matter, so light and exquisite-only complaint would be to have more cuttlefish. Service was engaged and friendly from start to finish. Tapeo reminds me of some of the regional restaurants where you want to try the entire menu at once cause it all looks so good. Tapeo is now on the list of "must stops" when in Barcelona!

Great staff, food delicious and came out quick…read more Made a pit stop here coming back from Park Güell. The service was great and attentive, they poured be a draft Alhambra beer which tasted great. I got the Bombeta Bombeta de la Barceloneta which was fresh and delicious, highly recommend.

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Tapeo - Worked his butt off

Worked his butt off

Tapeo - Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

Bone marrow with veal: exquisite

Tapeo - Black ink cuttlefish pasta

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Black ink cuttlefish pasta

Restaurant Pasa Tapas

Restaurant Pasa Tapas

2.8(8 reviews)
1.1 kmBarceloneta
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Walking from Barceloneta Beach, I stumbled upon Pasa Tapas and lured in by a very affordable menu…read moredel dia at lunch. Alas it was pretty average but you do have a variety of options and it came with wine which was a nice bonus. Started with some fideuá but found this paella noodle dish a little one note. Ironically the fried whole fishes, which didn't look very appetizing, were surprisingly decent. Crispy fried and served next to some refreshing salad. A simple flan rounds out the meal on a sweet note. Mostly locals inside. Not a destination stop per se but good value at lunch if you happen to be walking by.

Did not enjoy my experience at all, if not even ruined my experience with great paella!…read more Disclaimer: I went to this place as part of a Sandeman tapas tour. (Was absolute rubbish and waste of time) The service: minimal Food: Below average paella Portion: I have had bigger tapas for babies Drinks: I have no idea what was served. Some form of watered down alco that's neither here nor there All in all, not a good experience at all. Agree I went with Sandeman so part to blame would be them. But my view is that if you love food, care about your customers, love your business; then care for your brand and don't join crappy partnerships. And if you plan to do that; suck it up and serve proper food!

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Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

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Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

Xaloc - tapas - Updated May 2026

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