Visiting this market is one of the best ways to experience Barcelona's food culture. Just off La…read moreRambla, this historic market is filled with colorful stalls selling fresh fruit, seafood, cured meats, cheeses, pastries, spices, chocolates, and local specialties. The atmosphere is lively and the energetic. We really enjoyed wandering through the market and sampling different foods while watching the local vendors at work. There are also several small restaurants and counter-style eateries where you can enjoy freshly prepared seafood, tapas, and traditional Catalan dishes. If you want a quieter experience, it's worth arriving earlier in the day before the crowds build up.

Mercat la boqueria was a cool experience, but we definitely could have done without it on our trip…read moreto Barcelona. We walked over ready to try a bunch of food and were greeted with extreme crowds. We decided to proceed anyway as we heard it was a must when visiting the city. We initially tried iberico ham, which was really good! The serving size was pretty good, too! We also got a fruit juice from one of the vendors and honestly, I'm not sure what I expected but I wasn't a fan. It had chunks of fruit in it - which is probably normal but not for me. There were a ton of birds in and around the market. I'm terrified of birds so that was off-putting. Overall, not for me but glad I did it to say I did.

Beautiful, high-end iberico ham shop! As soon as you step in, they will ask if you'd like a sample…read moreof their finest iberico ham! And they will give you samples of whatever ham they have out for carving. The gentlemen helping us was very nice and informative. Each piece we had was flavorful and yummy! The ham that was aged longer was easier to chew with less resistance. We decided to purchase the highest quality aged 5 years, which was less salty, but robust in meaty flavor. It was absolutely delicious with rustic French bread from the bakery close to our hotel. If you're sightseeing near Casa Batllo, it's only a 3-5 minute walk around the corner! We're not iberico ham connoisseurs and I'm not sure whether or not we could tell the difference between high end or mid range iberico ham. They're all very good! We probably could have gotten some less pricey ones from the markets and would have been just as satisfied. But nonetheless, it was nice to buy something luxurious to enjoy while in Spain.

Next to the meat shop is the restaurant where you can enjoy the same cuts of meats and cheeses. It…read moreis quaint and beautifully decorated. We felt we found a gem in this district as we tried plates of cheeses and hams, delicious wine and champagne, and a lovely atmosphere. The employees were outstanding. They were friendly and happy to explain all the offerings.

If you are in Barcelona you gotta stop by here…read more The family was so nice and greeted me and gave me extra crotons On the house When you think sliced meat you think of Enrique Tomas Can't say how savory this place was. Nothing else in the world can top this. Just get the sample meat (buy it) you will Not regret it Money back guarantee

Jamón! When in España one simply cannot pass up jamón. Enrique Tomás is a reliable retailer for all…read moreyour jamón needs. They even have certain products already packaged for air travel and can pass through airport security. We typically buy a variety of things to take home and get a bocadito (jamón y queso sandwich) to enjoy while we walk the streets.

It's a chain, and it's not cheap, but it is reasonable in prices for the high quality of Barca…read morestyle cured meats. It's a deli and a cafe with a nice place to sit down and lunch. Of course the ham sandwich is good. Tapas were delicious, I thought there was a good variety. I feel very guilty about enjoying the suckling pig, so I don't think I could do that again. I had 3 ristressos and I don't recommend that as a way to counter jet lag. It results in an odd feeling of being WIDE ASLEEP. But yes, the coffee is good as are the pastries to go with.

Incredible quality cured meats. We had the sandwich that costs about 7euro can't remember name…read more Botello? Either way had it with tomato and it was amazing. Melt in your mouth amazing. The two girls working behind the counter were nothing but kind and helpful. We also got the cone filled with beef sticks. Delicious but those beef sticks sure do smell like stinky socks! Either way, incredible flavors! We will be back

Great service! wonderful Jamon Iberico! they truly know their Jamon. we had sangria and some Jamon…read moreand tortilla Espanola. Nice quiet place to have a cup of coffee and nibblets before dinner and your tapas crawl while in Barcelona! They are walking distance from La Sagrada Familia.

If you are looking for good beer and bread and cold cut, this is your place. Great owner, very good…read morehost.

This butcher shop is an ABSOLUTE GEM! The lines can get long here so my advice is go somewhere…read moreelse, but I just needed to share this local one stop shop for meat!! Vila de Gracia is a foodie heaven as there are countless meat, vegetable, and seafood stores all around the neighborhood. There are at least 10 meat shops within a block of our house and they are all pretty good but I've decided that Gasch is top of my list. Every cut of beef is available. They will hand slice anything you want in anyway that you need, in any quantity.. They will cut off the fat, leave the fat, season the meat, or even skewer the meat. I once asked for oxtail and they brought out 2 whole ones from the back fridge. I chose one and they chopped it up - yes, it's that fresh! And the meat is very flavorful. They specialize in Galician beef which some will argue is the best beef in the world. Service is great and the women butchers are efficient but very friendly. Prices are competitive for the neighborhood, but way cheaper than the tasteless beef in the US. Make sure you check the hours as they are only open half days on Saturday and Monday, closed on Sundays, and are always closed for daily siestas.