We stopped in for lunch on Saturday, about an hour before closing. Lovely space with great tables and intimate lighting. They were pretty empty but the service was still great. We decided against ordering drinks but ordered 5 tapas to share rather than paella since it takes 45 minutes. We got the Cuban slider, the shrimp ceviche with tostones, the meat and cheese charcuterie board, short rib and manchego empanadas, and yucca fries. Everything was good, but not great, and the portion for the empanadas was laughable honestly. We would've prefer two larger ones than 4 small ones the size of my thumb. Nothing felt particularly special or tasty, I personally didn't like the cream sauce that was on the ceviche and my husband was severely disappointed with the yucca fries. Overall, fine, but maybe we just ordered the wrong things. read more

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Tapas at Barzelona last night. Pleasantly surprised how good. Gambas al Ajillo, perfectly cooked shrimp in garlic olive oil. Even gave me tasty bread to dip into the oil. The Patatas Bravas, perfect too, were delicious. Alberto, our waiter, was excellent. He took the time to chat about Spain and food. Will definitely go back. 17 read more

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Easy five stars here. This is one of my favorite restaurants in Lexington. The food is phenomenal and the service is excellent. I brought the whole family here, and we tried a lot of different options: fish taco bites, Cuban sandwich sliders, pork street tacos, Cuban style roasted pork plate, bacon chipotle cheese burger, patatas bravas, and tostones with shrimp ceviche. You all, every single one of those options, from the tostones to the burger, were fantastic. The ceviche - it is so fresh and tasty. There are just so many great options here. If you said I had to pick a favorite, I'd say I'm not comfortable making that decision, but in the end I might go with the port street tacos. They melt in your mouth like butter. But I'm telling you that it is all top notch. I absolutely love this place. On a side note (pun intended), don't go without trying the plantains, patatas bravas, and, as unusual as this may sound, the french fries. They are incredible! Just writing this review has made me hungry, and luckily Barzelona is right behind the house, so I'm headed there now. I might see you there! read more

Barzelona - Pork street tacos - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This hidden gem, nestled between Lexington and Nicholasville off Harrodsburg Road, offers a unique blend of authentic Spanish and Cuban cuisine. The extensive menu is packed with mouthwatering tapas, perfect for sharing - The tostones and fried plantain are always a favorite. They also have a fantastic selection of entrees. The Cuban sandwich is a standout--an absolute must-try. If you're searching for a new local spot to explore, this place is worth checking out. With excellent service and delectable food, come hungry--you won't be disappointed. ---- Esta joya escondida, ubicada entre Lexington y Nicholasville, cerca de Harrodsburg Road, ofrece una mezcla única de auténtica cocina española y cubana. El extenso menú está lleno de deliciosas tapas, perfectas para compartir: los tostones y el plátano frito son siempre los favoritos. También tienen una fantástica selección de platos principales. El sándwich cubano es destacado, una necesidad de probar. Si estás buscando un nuevo lugar local para explorar, vale la pena visitar este lugar. Con un excelente servicio y una comida deliciosa, venga con hambre, no se sentirá decepcionado. read more

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This is the best Cuban food I have ever had in the United States. Nestled right here in the Lexington area, is this amazing quaint Cuban restaurant owned by a couple brothers that have nocked it out of the park! Wow! Highly recommend the Cuban Style Roasted Pork Plate for an authentic experience that is to die for. Please support local, as this two have something special going on! The service is impeccable! read more

Barzelona - Cuban Style Roasted Pork Plate - AMAZING!! - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

My favorite part was the fish tacos. We also ordered the Cuban sandwich and the fried calamari which was good too. It's a small place with about 10 tables so might want to plan ahead if you have a larger party. The restaurant is decorated very cute. Great atmosphere. Will definitely be back. read more

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I really liked my experience at this new Tapas restaurant in Lexington. I ordered two tapas items - the Cubano sliders and the pork tacos. Both tasted great and the food was so filling I almost didn't have room for my 2nd taco (but I did eat it anyway!). The atmosphere is great and service super friendly. read more

Barzelona - Pork Tacos - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Gave up too soon. Closed a couple of times when I went. Back and tasty as usual. Love the bruschetta and my husband loves the octopus. Recommend read more

Okay folks you really need to come and see the two brothers from Zaragoza Spain. Their menu is full of authentic dishes that will tantalize your taste buds. The service and ambiance is fabulous. So grab some friends enjoy a few tapas, a glass of wine and support the brothers. Your group will enjoy their cuisine, I know you won't regret it. read more

Ate here the first time tonight and we were not disappointed. Small but cozy dining room. We arrived early, around 6 pm and were seated served fairly quickly. We were only the second couple there but it filled up while we were there. We got the potatoes, shrimp and pork street tacos from the tapas menu and the Cuban pork plate from the entree menu. All were fantastic! The sangria was pretty nice as well. Definitely will go back!! read more

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Once again, the food was spectacular. My friend that I sent over said that was the best Cuban he has ever had. Alberto is absolutely knowledgeable of the menu and gives every patron the utmost attention. His mother is an absolute magician in the kitchen! I feel enjoy the laid back ambience and the lighting allows for a nice, relaxing, romantic evening. If you don't get out here and keep this place going, you're a bunch of boneheads! read more

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Love this little Spanish restaurant! Fantastic tapas! I've been here twice and loved both meals. read more

Barzelona - Fantastic Sangria made in house! - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

What a hidden gem! We got three dishes and each one was perfection...pictured are the patatas bravadas and shrimp ceviche crostone, but we also got the Cuban sandwich. Nothing could be improved upon. Wonderful service as well. Looking forward to coming back soon. read more

Barzelona - New American Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Really enjoyed the food. The sangria was great. Gambas al ajillo needed more spice and wasn't very hot when it came out. I would like to see more Spanish tapas and less Latin American food on the menu. Overall good start and can't wait to see more read more

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The food was fabulous. If you're in a hurry go somewhere else. 45 minute for the paella. Worth every minute. All the tapas were great.

Food is delicious and the decor is fun. The sangria is good too. One of my favorite places.

Our party of five had a great time at Barzelona. The food was fantastic, and we also enjoyed our sangria. Our group ordered several small plates. My favorite was the tostones with ceviche. So delicious. The pork tacos were also great. Be sure and get there early as they close at 8:00 on weekdays and 8:30 on the weekends. Reservations are a good idea, because it's a small place and word is definitely getting out about the delicious food and fun cocktails. read more

We had the Tapas Chicken Croquet's along with the Chicken Empanadas then the Cuban Tacos. Everything was delicious and our only regret is that we don't live locally to be able to go frequently. Definitely don't pass this little gem of place up and go enjoy their delicious food and excellent service. read more

This place satisfied my craving for tapas and Spanish food. There is a bit of a fusion vibe with other latin American dishes so be aware that it is not 100% authentic Barcelona, Spain cuisine. I had the croquettes, sangria, snd sampled my friends small plates. All were very good. Highly recommend. read more

This restaurant serves Spanish and Cuban food. The Spanish tapas were not bad, but the Cuban food was disappointing. It was reheated food, crunchy , not fresh. The service was extremely slow because there was only one person serving. On top of that, the waiter served two other tables before us, even though we were clearly there first. We asked him about it and he explained he serves people with reservations first. Disappointing experience. read more

Food, Service, and Ambiance was INCREDIBLE! The food was so delicious! The menu was amazing!!

Barzelona was delicious! Our table ordered a mix of tapas and entrees: calamari, the Cuban sandwich, quesadilla, plantains, and a grilled cheese. We were so excited about the food that we forgot to take pictures before starting to eat. Everything tasted excellent and the owners were friendly and warm. The decor is classy - great for a date night or dinner out with friends. Can't wait to return! read more

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Went here for lunch with some friends. Worst dining experience ever. Service was super slow, we were there for 2 hours and didn't order anything special and the food was very mediocre. Everyone agreed it won't last long. read more

Great food. Unique menu. Bar menu could use a bump! The wine was very reasonably priced.

We were advised there would be a 40 minute wait for the paella so we had ceviche and sangria. Neither of them were comment worthy. Then the paella arrived. 4 shrimp and 4 mussels atop under seasoned white rice. ?!?! Looked Nothing like pics in previous reviews. No broth, no vegetables and NO SAFFRON. Perhaps the chef was out. If so, bad decision to still serve the over priced paella. read more

What a wonderful place! Two brothers making their mother's recipes- this restaurant does not disappoint. The vegetable paella was excellent! And the house made sangria was awesome. Already planning our next visit!! read more

Excellent - we tried 4 tapas. All were unique, fresh, generous and tasty. Please try this place!

Ate here for the first time, and it was wonderful. The portions were a good size, food was delicious and the service was great. It's a small restaurant, and the ambience was pleasant. We got the portobello mushrooms, potatoes, ceviche, calamari, and plantains. I'd recommend any of these dishes, as none of them disappointed us. Definitely recommend read more

We love everything about this place. This is a great addition to this part of town. Wonderful folks. Very nice interior. The food is spectacular. We had the grilled chicken sandwich today with homemade chips. Very, very good. The beef short rib and manchego cheese empanadas were equally as good, and the perfect start to lunch. They are a bit hidden, but well worth the search. This was our third time. Recently opened. read more

My party shared several small plates and sangria and enjoyed them very much. Food is prepared to order and delivered to the table when it is ready, so it always is fresh. There can be a wait between your order and the arrival of the first plate, but sangria helps to make the wait worthwhile. We did not try the paella on this visit, but we plan to return and do that. The restaurant is very small, but it is nicely appointed. Background music is very nice and appropriate for a Spanish setting. read more

We have really been looking forward to a good Tapas restaurant in Lexington and are very happy now. The Tapas are excellent, especially the Shrimp and the Empanadas. and we are looking forward to going back. read more