Second trip back to Barcelona. Had to make the right restaurant choices for my favorite tapas…read moredishes. I was definitely right on the mark as all restaurants I've walked by before dinner wasn't as crowded as this. And this place had a line out the door. Pan con tomate (toasted bread with tomato spread) was done sooo right here because they used crisp brioche bread and the tomato spread had a nice balanced ratio of olive oil blended into it. The patatas bravas (brave potatoes) took me back to the first time I had this in 2018. Such good crisp skin, soft fluffiness and that aioli mayo signature sauce on top - I swear I feel they make their own sauce for this dish. Grilled octopus here is special as instead of a tentacle - you get a fatty piece with multiple cuts of the octopus. Even better just as you would get multiple pieces of fatty toro in an omakase. I just loved the ease of dining in Barcelona where you share small intricate flavored plates with a glass of wine to balance these dishes. It was a nice long but roomier restaurant in the back. Very deceptive to the eyes but in a good way. You get to see the chefs cook near you that makes you appreciate the work of art put into the food. And can't forget the oxtail dish that's uniquely in the form of a patty and broken up into shredded meats. Fabulous to everything.

Great food and vibe with friendly service. We went here without reservations on a Friday night, but…read moreit being early(6pm) we were seated without a wait. We got the pinxto morano (lamb skewers) which were the favorite of the meal, glazed beef cheeks and grilled octopus with chick peas, all of which were good. For dessert with got the dark chocolate with olive oil and salt served with bread to top off a great meal. They do have other dishes that we would look forward to trying next time!

This was one of the Tapas bar on our activity lists just for drinks. It's my first Spanish…read moreVermouth, it wasn't what I expected and we loved it, it's definitely not the same as the Italian vermouth as most people would think, it's a sipper and a couple of these day drinking will definitely sneak up on you. Think of it as a stronger Sangria taste but better, it was busy and service was good but because we're with the Tour guide, maybe it's a little different or not.

We stopped in based on a recommendation from some of the staff at Dr Starvinksy's. We immediately…read moreloved the place--very cozy, inviting and intimate. We had a copa de vino rioja, vermut, fried calamari y croquetas. Everything was muy delicioso! We liked it so much we stopped back by a couple of days later for more wine. Our server the 2nd time around even took time to draw a picture of us :)

Wow! If you are traveling to Barcelona, do not miss this place. And please do me a favor and OVER…read moreorder. You'll want to try a lot of different things... and the price is right! Must have items include: - Chacinas (cured meats; get the Ibérica and cecina de vaca) - Spanish cheeses (I forget which ones we had, but all were good) - Grilled Sardines (OMG! Yummmm; it's not your grandpa's sardines) - Anchovy Stuffed Olives - Smoked Salmon w/ mustard - Fried Cuttlefish (it's a little rubbery, but in a good way) - Ham croquettas (but you likely can't go wrong with any of them) It was just the two of us... and we really ordered all of this... and it was worth it!

Absolutely loved it here, the service was great, ambience was like a cool Spanish pub with jamon…read morehanging from the ceiling. The Sangria pitcher was good, but not strong. I couldn't stop eating the papas, they use a chipotle sauce that is flavorful without being too spicy, and I have to recommend the scallops 100%, and the calamari and the papas. I can't wait to return to Barcelona and come back.

Great tapas. Our favorites were the mushrooms in wasabi sauce and the Russian salad. We had better…read moretapas down the street at Bodega La Puntual, but these were still good.

Stopped in before they opened and put our name in. Did a little shopping and went back for a great…read morelunch. The meatballs are my favorite but I'm really liking everything we ever get here. The mushrooms in wasabi sauce was good, with the little strawberries mixed in. The roast beef, also good-it comes cold. The special grilled artichokes with romesco sauce were amazing!! The croquettes were tasty, we got ham and mushroom. We left very satisfied and not over stuffed. Great lunch, good service. In and out quickly, even though they gave us until 2 PM, we were out 45 minutes early.

Great tapas and their medio y medio (50/50) beer is amazing. Fun combo of Spanish and German foods…read more Been here a couple times and it's always on my list to visit in Barcelona.

Great location right next to the water. It's a really small place, usually two rows deep at the bar…read moreon a busy night. If you can get a seat at the bar that is the best because you get a view of all the food. Everything we had was cooked perfectly, lots of flavor, really fresh. The staff was super friendly.

his place was so good we ended up going twice during our vacation in Barcelona--and that says a…read morelot. Every dish we tried was incredible. We ordered a variety of authentic options, including cod, pan con tomate, pulpo, olives and cheese, and a fantastic white wine (Albariño). The standout for me was the crema Catalana--their take on crème brûlée--which was easily the best I had in the city. Beyond the food, the atmosphere really made the experience even better. The music was at a perfect low volume, so we could actually enjoy our conversation without shouting over noise. The service was just as impressive--our waitress was friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful when it came to choosing entrees and accommodating my daughter's gluten allergy. Please stop here when visiting Barcelona, you won't be disappointed!

This was highly recommended by our apt manager. We ordered a number of tapas to try. The one that…read morestood out was the burratta salad. It had this tomato ice that was so good! Nice decor inside very clean. The service was quick!

Very crowded but while service was good the food was outstanding…read more We ordered mostly small dishes and 4 of us ate well. The grilled pork cheeks, so good. The bravas is creamy and tasty, not over powered with Sirracha. The cheese in the croquettes kind of hid the jamon but it was very good. The cheesecake was awesome Will come back

Love Maitea! We came super early on a Saturday afternoon and thought the place was empty. A few…read moreminutes after opening the place was full! Make sure you get reservations. This is a very cozy and welcoming restaurant with amazing tapas and pintxos. My faves were the beef cheeks, Brie and Jamon pintxo, mushroom croqueta and the red sausage. The staff is really nice and they give good recommendations.

The night before we went to a much hyped restaurant just a block away with disappointing results…read more In contrast, this place served good Spanish food with a great service in a nice outdoor space. We ordered 6 dishes and everything was tasty. The potatoes, octopus, squid and cold meat were great. Fried artichokes were good too.

Talk about delicious! This was my first meal during my trip to Barcelona and it did not disappoint…read more Wine and tapas, Bae! Because you know you gotta get some of that when you're in Spain. I'm here to tell you that the tapas were tapa-ing hardcore. They were simply scrumptious! Saw this place during my walk down Rambla de Catalunya. It's perfectly tucked right in the heart of the busy street, and they have a lovely patio area that's right in the thick of it all. Unfortunately, the patio was full and busy, so I opted for a table inside. Definitely wasn't a bad choice. Their interior is so cute and cozy! The Spanish bodega vibes were swarming all over the place. I just loved it. I've learned that the service element in Spain is generally very different from the US. In saying this; don't expect to be wowed by the service here. But the tapas are truly scrumptious! I enjoyed the followed tapas: Grilled prawns - Geeeezuuus! These were mouthwatering! I grew up eating prawns without the heads and skins on, but now I understand why they keep them on here. The prawn heads preserve all of the juiciness and flavors. These were cooked and seasoned perfectly and I could not get enough. Fried potatoes - Amazing! I've had these at Spanish restaurants in the US, but there really IS a difference in the way that they're prepared here. The crispiness is just delightful, but it's the sauces that really did it for me. Not sure what kind of sauces were used (one red and one white) but they added a beautiful taste to these already yummy potatoes. Meat croquettes - Scrumptious! These croquettes have a mix of minced meats inside that are so tender and flavorful. And the breading is absolutely perfect. They paired perfectly with my wine too. Speaking of wine; the Spanish red wine that I had was dynamite! Can't comment on the specific varietal but it was so smooth and silky. I meeeaan... dinner was delicious!!! They set the bar pretty high for the restaurants that followed. Although the service wasn't the best, the wine and tapas most certainly impressed. I'd come back for more of those tasty tapas any day.