Decent food, good service, and chill bar-like ambiance…read more We also got the Iberico meat sampler and to be quite honest, just stick to the Jamón Ibérico. Paella was large and great but the meat texture was dry and chalky (not the seafood but the pork meat) contradicted the moist and chewiness of the rice and the seafood - we also found some bone fragments in the meat.

Outstanding meal at Casa Martelo. The food was exceptional from start to finish. The octopus was…read moreperfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor. The gambas al ajillo were rich, garlicky, and delicious. Be sure to order the pan tostada con tomate to soak up every last bit of the shrimp oil. The Black Label Jamón Ibérico was a standout and absolutely worth ordering. Excellent ingredients, expertly prepared dishes, and great service. We will definitely be back.

Great little tapas bar near our hotel...fast service great food ! Loved all the tapas we tried hereread more

Stumbled upon this gem while looking for a place to have dinner. It is a neighborhood spot where…read morepeople walk in to simply say hi to the hostess & chef. It's definitely a part of the neighborhood! We had some amazing tapas and a caprese salad. I must say that this is a rare occasion where the plate that was served actually looked just as good as the image on the menu. The presentation was beautiful. I had a chicken breast with asparagus and a tuna with potato salad. The chicken croquettes were superb, and the service was just as good. All in a pleasant ambiance. We are very glad we discovered this Barcelona Beauty of an eatery!

For $12.40 got two big slices of Spanish omelet and some calamari buttered and hot. Bartender…read moredoesn't speak English. Great food.

Beware of this tourist trap restaurant in a non tourist area!…read more Service was minimal. Food was pre-prepared and it was salty. No price on beverages and be careful when the bread automatically arrived on the table. It costs 1 euro extra per bread! Bread was dried and not very fresh. Dessert menu was immediately handed to us after eating. Not worth 45 euros for two people!

Oh my goodness this is so good. If I ever go to Barcelona again I would come here…read more Must get: Steak with foie gras on bread 8/10: sooo decadent and luxurious. It's abt 8 euros a piece. Very flavorful and fast experience. Oxtail and mashed potatoes 10/10: the oxtail meet is so tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes pair so well with the oxtail. Mushroom, steak, and egg yolk 9/10: soo flavorful and balance of veggies and protein. Amazing textures and flavors. Sparkling sangria: 8/10 I don't normally live the taste of alcohol but this was great. Not tooooo strong and if tastes pretty good if you mix it with the orange juice. Fresh orange juice: 10/10 so tangy and delicious. I can't recommend it enough. Patatas bravas: 9/10 solid no complaints! Dessert Tapas: - bread dessert (Tarija): 11/10 amazing dessert that is creamy, cameralized, and has a mochi like texture. This fried chewy dessert is not too sweet and such an affordable price. - coconut pudding 9/10 solid and refreshing if you like flan - bread, chocolate oil, salt 7/10: I live the complex flavors. The chocolate mousse was light and the bread to mousse ratio was perfect. It's a smaller dessert tho I wouldn't recommend it if ur sharing. Service: amazing! Staff I'm everywhere so it was very easy to order more food. Also we were sitting buy the area where they made dessert and they allowed me to record them making it!! Comfortable ambiance great for date night or casual meals!!!

This is the first restaurant I stopped at for some tapas during my trip to Barcelona and it spoiled…read moreme. I ordered a few things so let me talk about each one. Ham & Chicken Croquette: This was too good for how small it was. Just a nice potato croquette filled with some great quality ham and chicken. It was akin to a cordon bleu. White Asparagus with Baby Beans and Ham: This one floored me. Tender white asparagus in a vinegar based sauce with some tender ham and beans. I could have had two orders of this. Pulpo (Octopus) with Pork Belly: Not the best Pulpo of the trip but it sure set the standard. The octopus was unbelievably tender and you can just taste how fresh it is. The pork belly slice almost felt like an odd choice here to be honest. I didn't really know how to eat it with the pulpo since it overpowered it. The pork belly itself wasn't very impressive either so I kinda brushed it off at the end. It was a bit dry at some parts and just kept throwing me off. Gambas roja a la plancha: Prawns are EVERYWHERE here and they know how to cook them. These were tasty but not the freshest or most flavorful I had this trip either. Always eat the shell! Scallops a la plancha in a leek-apple based sauce with bits of crisped ham: This dish on its own makes this place a 5. The sauce is DIVINE. It's a little sweet and creamy to contrast the savory, perfectly cooked scallops swimming in it. The crunchy bits of ham give you a nice texture surprise with some much needed salt to balance it all out. These scallops practically melted in my mouth with each bite. This is a must try. Beef filet and foie gras montadito: Basically steak and foie gras on a toasty slice of bread. Honestly? This was the weakest dish here. The steak itself was just okay and I didn't really like the foie gras. It was like a very gamey butter. I'm sure it has its applications but it just felt like too much going on here. I'd pass on it. Chocolate in 3 textures: So for dessert I wanted chocolate so I went for the choco bomb. It was okay. I guess the three textures were the ganache, mousse, and wafers? It just reminded me of an elevated chocolate wafer bar like one from Loaker. I'd also pass on this dessert. My server was lovely and the atmosphere here is vibrant. Though there were few misses I would absolutely eat here again and get the things I loved but switch up the rest. That's part of the fun in tapas anyway.

Great break from all the Tapas we've been having! Cute, busy but fast and friendly service. Food…read morewas very flavorful, it's SF Thai approved

First off, the food tasted great. It was fresh and quickly prepared. The cafe itself was crowded…read moreand a bit loud (sort of like actually being in Bangkok). I was disappointed that they used fish and oyster sauce as well as shrimp in all the curries; I'm vegetarian. There were only two options for me, but it turned out fine. The location is in a part of the city that is a bit far from the tourist area, but it is nice. Quality food and recommended if you're having a pang for Thai in that area.

Was on a business trip and ate here three nights. Friendly staff! I tried multiple tapas,…read moreappetizers and pasta. All were fantastic!

The food at Tricki Trac was great--fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. Unfortunately, the service…read moredidn't match the quality of the kitchen. Possibly due to the change of staff. We waited quite a while before our order was taken and had to flag someone down each time we needed anything. There were also a couple of mix-ups where staff attempted to deliver the same appetizers to the table next to us two additional times after the additional order was delivered. If you're not in a rush and are there mainly for the food, it's worth a visit..

We have been to Barcelona many times and always stop at El Picoteo. It is off the beaten tourist…read morepath and therefore an absolute gem. We usually stay at the Hilton Barcelona on Avenida Diagonal and it is a very easy walk, especially if you are looking for more authentic food then what is offered at the Hilton. We first stumbled upon this place maybe 10 years ago, when we first fell in love with calamares al la plancha and met Edu and Antonio for the first time. Although we love the food we always return for the fantastic bilingual, sometimes tri lingual :) conversations with Antonio and Edu and their wonderful hospitality! The prices are reasonable especially given the quality of the food. Our favorites are the calamares a la plancha, calamares en salsa, sepia a la plancha, pulpo gallego, ensaladilla rusa and pimientos patron. Give this place a try you won't be disappointed!!! We plan to return whenever we are in the city we love the most, Barcelona!!!

The spinach salad and the burrata with peppers were one of the most memorable meals on our visit to…read moreSpain.

Enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. Very good food. Good sangria, very friendly wait.staffread more

La Mestressa is such a great vibe and one of the defining experiences from my trip to Barcelona!…read moreHere are a few highlights: 1. The neighborhood - I stayed at the AC Hotel Sants while visiting Barcelona. The Barcelona Sants train station was adjacent to the hotel, and the property was in a walkable neighborhood surrounded by restaurants, convenience stores, and other businesses. There was also a deceptively nondescript alley right next to the hotel that I didn't explore right away. Turns out, that alley leads to a vibrant, hidden plaza (Plaça d'Osca) with restaurants and shops, where locals in the Sants neighborhood hang out. This is also where La Mestressa is located. 2. The food and drinks - I got dinner with two friends at La Mestressa one evening. We ordered a pitcher of sangria, a bottle of wine, and a wide selection of tapas, croquettes, and a couple main dishes. My personal favorites from the meal were the sangria, patatas bravas (crispy potatoes with sauce), octopus, and the salmon salad (not pictured). Each of those dishes were well-seasoned, had great textural contrast, and provided either familiar comfort (patatas bravas and octopus) or a completely new flavor experience (salmon salad). The sangria was light and refreshing. 3. The service - Our server was bilingual and provided satisfactory service. She was warm. The service was well-paced, and she attended to all of our needs as a group. 4. The ambience - As I previously mentioned, both Plaça d'Osca and La Mestressa were a whole vibe. If the terms "off the beaten path," "honeycomb hideout," "in the cut," or "rural retreat" mean anything to you, this area similarly provides a nice place to "retreat" and immerse yourself in a local neighborhood right in the heart of Spain's second largest city. It's the perfect place to drink wine and sangria and while away your evening. :)

We were in the neighborhood on vacation, and were looking for someplace to eat. They had room so…read morewe stepped in. Honestly the rest of Barcelona has been ruined for us now. We ate other places, but none of them compare. Not the market, none of the other small tapas places we tried. It's as if the others aren't even trying. If you are near Plaça de Sants, you will not be disappointed.

I was told to come here, and so I did. And I'm glad. I arrived at 8pm and was sat at a bar table. I…read morethink that they didn't offer me a regular dinner table because they thought I either was not eating dinner (so early), or because I'm not a local. It's a shame, because I was here to eat and not scared of spending money. Stereotypes, am I right? Anyway, I tried a number of items and had some wonderful wines. The service was fine. My bill was €70 for one person, but I stuffed my face. I would go back and try other items for sure.

Stumbled on the little restaurant located in one of the many squares in Barcelona. We saw a number…read moreof people dining there and decided to try. We went around 2pm approximately, so the only menu available was the tapas. Although there were 6 adults in our party, they were only able to seat us at a outdoor table that only accommodated 4, needless to say, we were cramped but we enjoyed the view. The service was extremely slow but the food made up for the snail pace. The food appears to be cooked in small batches to order as it took almost 20mins to get each plate. The food, however, was delicious! The patatas bravas, the calamari, the chicken strips, the toast...all were well flavored and brought excitement to my palate. I was too famished to take pics. We were extremely hungry so the wait felt like eternity but if you aren't starving and not in a rush, I would recommend this place.