It was our first night in Barcelona and we were starving! So, we set out to find some really tasty tapas as one should when visiting Barcelona. We ran across this small, cute cafe that was not very crowded. We felt like we were at home the second we walked in and were warmly greeted by the owner. We never got his name, but he was absolutely the most generous host one could ask for when dining in a new spot! He spoke very little English, but was so patient with us as we stumbled through our order. He suggested a few tapas we should try so we basically let him bring whatever the most popular dishes are! We ate from several dishes, but our favorites were the patatas bravas, pickled fish, and of course the jamon with cheese and jam. The service was spectacular as the owner of the restaurant went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. He asked us to write down a few of our favorite music artists and he played music over the loud speakers that we could jam to while we ate and enjoyed our first night in Barcelona! Then, he even offered to take a shot with us on the house before we left. We sat in the cafe for about 3 hours and never felt rushed. We made a pact to visit this spot at least a couple more times before we head home. Thank you for your generosity!
2/19/18
The trepidation one has in frequenting the same restaurant is that on subsequent visits; there's a great possibility that the food will be subpar. You're always chasing the first high! The joy in frequenting a restaurant when the food is as good, if not better, is worth the courage it takes to come again. Such is the case for our second visit to Bar Xapakó! This place is one of my FAVORITE THINGS of Barcelona! This hamberguesa especial...you better ask your mother! read more