Great tapas with a Portuguese flair. The selection of tapas on the bar is amazing. The server will…read morealso walk by with hot offerings from the kitchen. Remember to keep your toothpicks because that's how you're billed. The wine list is also well priced. The walls in the bar are old and add great ambiance.

We had heard that Basque food is the best in Spain, so of course we wanted to try it while we were…read morein the most northern part of our trip to Spain. Found this tapas bar and were not disappointed. It's small, but mighty in flavor. They had so many tapas to choose from! The food was fresh and very tasty. What to do if you are only eating tofu, and not in the back formal restaurant: Maybe grab a seat first because it gets crowded in there. Pick up a plate Pick your tapas Make sure you leave the toothpicks on the plate so they know how much to charge you when you're finished. There was a woman standing on the guest side of the bar whom you may think is just one of the customers, but she will answer any questions and make sure you get the drinks you want --including sangria. Just be aware that the drinks may cost as much as your tapas! Enjoy and have fun!

TLDR: COME FOR THE PINTXOS. HARD PASS ON THE MENU. Pintxos are self-serve at the bar. Once you're…read moredone eating, check out with the waiter--they'll count and charge you per toothpick. NGL, I'm someone who gets overwhelmed and gets tunnel vision. I'm a sheep following the shepherd-- in this case, if you throw your body & a menu in front of me, I'll easily walk in. I'd seen great reviews online about their namesake pintxos, but the menu had so many options and none that clicked with what I was looking for. I was hungry, so I sent it and ordered a few items from the classic tapas: the Squid in Ink Croquette and the Patatas Bravas. The croquette was incredible and so flavorful, while the Patatas Bravas were the complete opposite. The potatoes tasted bland and stale, and the sauce on top was just... meh. I hated how let down I was!! As I was finishing up my meal, I noticed a few people coming in and were sitting at the bar--not usually the most go-to spot when there are plenty of tables open. However, as soon as they sat down, they began grabbing items from the display. I went to check it out and lo and behold--PINTXOS!!! I asked my waiter, and he explained the process: pick what you want, enjoy and pay for what charge you grab at the end. And honestly? They looked and tasted so much better and were way more affordable than what I ordered!! Disappointed I spent so much money, but consider this a lesson for anyone reading!

Absolute tourist trap fare. Do not go. Terrible quality food. Over priced. How do you even mess…read moreup potatos?

This is a tiny space with stools at the bar. The tapas menu was varied and everything we had was…read moredelicious. But the real fun was with the bartender. He recommended food and beverages that were completely on point. We toasted with the other customers. He tried to teach me to pour wine the way they pour mint tea in Morocco. We enjoyed every moment of the experience. Highly recommended!

Stumbled upon this local tapas bar in Barcelona and it quickly became one of the highlights of our…read moretrip. We ended up going two nights in a row -- and would absolutely do it again. The two bartenders -- who seem to be a couple -- are the heart of the place. He's got a dry, hilarious sense of humor that sets the tone, and together they make everyone feel like a regular. That said, if you're easily offended or don't appreciate a bit of cheeky banter, this might not be your spot. But for those who enjoy a fun, unfiltered vibe -- you'll love it here. As for the food -- wow. We had the tortilla with meat (not sure what it was, but it was delicious), the artichoke tempura (I would fly across the world again just for these), the fried eggplant, and the meat with chimichurri. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Great food, unforgettable personalities, and a place that feels alive. Take a handheld fan because it is hot - especially during summer.

The easiest way to convey our attitude towards Txirimiri is to reveal that a trip to BCN for us is…read morenot complete unless we have at least one meal here. Often times we have more. Txirimiri is not fine dining. It is good honest blue collar eats that satisfy. They feature Basque regional food seldom found outside of País Vasco. The prices are reasonable for Barcelona and the service (this place gets super busy) is excellent no matter how harried the staff may be. If we are in Barcelona, you can find us here. We will be back

Decent pintxos, good lunch, but not the most memorable spot…read more We stumbled into Txirimiri while wandering around El Born looking for a quick lunch. The place had a welcoming vibe, and pintxos were on offer, so we figured why not? Overall, it was a good lunch, but the selection of pintxos was pretty limited - not nearly as robust, creative, or flavorful as a few other places we'd tried earlier in the week across town. Nothing was bad, but nothing really stood out either. Service was okay - efficient but not particularly warm or engaging. You definitely get the sense this is a spot that sees a lot of tourists, and the staff may be a little weary of that constant flow. At the table next to us, a group of fellow American travelers were all eating burgers and fries... which kind of summed it up. That said, the location is convenient, and if you're nearby and want a quick bite in a casual setting, it's not a bad choice. Just don't expect to be blown away. 4 stars

This place was superb and worth the 15 minute wait…read more It's also a great value - I thought it was going to be 55 euro each for two not in total! The meal came with shits if baileys to end the night and the house wine was smooth and reasonably priced. This was a superb meal. My wife and I each liked 8/9 of the different Tapas and both loved the chorizo. This place is tight but has lots of charm. The food is great and the servers make it work. Definitely a great value and as I said worth a wait.

Such good food and good service. We were here just ahead of the long lines and about 7:30pm. Had…read morethe big menu and bottle of wine at just under 100 Euro. SO good and so much food. Too much food! We were thrilled and would love to come back. Worth the wait!!!

A fellow Yelper mentioned they have moved to Mercat de Sant Antoni and found out it has been 2…read moreyears. As the kind gentleman mentioned, La Boqueria was just too busy and this smaller market had a better pace for Pinotxo. They have a counter with 10 bar stools and open kitchen format with food displayed at the counter. I can see seating becoming a premium as the day progresses. I arrived shortly after they opened and already there were 3 customers ordering Cafe Con Leches and Xuxos. I did the same with my Xuxo to go. I saw they had Octopus Galician style and despite the am hour couldn't resist. Pinotxo's version was very good-that said, I've had more tender Octopus. Definitely a Tapa size and pricey for the portion but gave me my fix for one of my favorite dishes before leaving Barcelona. I saw Tripe and Beef cheeks on the menu and asked one of the servers which one? She gave me a look of "I can't decide"meaning can't go wrong with either. Ordered the Beef cheeks as I've never had it. Rich, decadent and definitely not a breakfast meal-I liked it! I was told the white cubes were collagen and not fat. Definitely a dish to try. Cafe Con Leche was excellent! The Xuxo (one of Jose Andres's favorites) was amazing! Like a donut, a little bit of flakiness of a croissant and filled with this rich, delicious Crema and as if that wasn't enough coated with sugar. We loved it! One of those delicacies that sells out early. Service was engaged and friendly from all of the people behind the counter. They are located inside the Market at one of the corners (Tamarit/Urgell) before the exit. Make this stop for Xuxos and some delicacies you won't find at your typical spots in the area.

They moved! They are now in Mercat de Sant Antoni. I looked all over La Rambla for them, only to…read morefind out they moved. Their space is much bigger and now indoors. Same great service and same outstanding food. We ordered the chickpeas, razor clams, pork cheeks, calamari and beans and octopus. Everything was fresh and delicious. Will definitely be back again.

Absolute atrocity of Barcelona. Left the worst impression of this city in the shortest amount of…read moretime possible. Offered no service, literally, no service. Only racism, haughtiness, condescension, and profanity. Terrible. Completely terrible. I personally suggest all non Spanish speakers to avoid this place.

Food was okay but it's nice that everything is so small so you can pick and choose what you please.read more

Amazing food. One of the most delicious restaurants my family ate at while in Barcelona. It was…read morevery convenient in terms of proximity to our hotel. All the wait staff we encountered spoke English, which made ordering easier. They have both Spanish and English menus. This restaurant was packed with tourists but we still managed to get seating right away. Very good tapas. The food was the highlight of the evening but the service was excellent as well. Comparable prices to restaurants with similar ambiance in the U.S.

The service here is excellent! Our large group of 10 was handled with extra care, and without a…read morereservation! I asked about something that was not on their menu, and they had the chef make it for us anyway--sliced tomatoes with olive oil and pulpos with garlic and olive oil instead of the tomato base sauce it normally comes with. Literally everything we ordered was fantastic. If you think I'm being biased because we were treated very well and our party had a wonderful time, then go ahead and call it bias. But the fact that we walked away happy, satisfied, and will have long-lasting memories at this place, then they succeeded! Restaurants are not strictly about the food. It's the entire experience. My family and friends will recommend this place to anyone going to Barcelona.

Adorable little spot that appears to be patronized by plenty of locals so that was our first clue…read morethis would Be a nice place but I maintained that we would be eating dinner elsewhere and that we were only stopping by for quick drink. Well you all know what they say about the best laid plans. They were passing tapas around and each was, per my husband, better than the last. It's a lot of meat and seafood of course so not much for me other than the usual bread, patatas bravas, and peppers but the meat eaters and seafood lovers in your group will LOVE this place. The staff are all super friendly and willing to help us despite our below average Spanish. It's small inside, so keep your group small but definitely go when walking around the gothic quarter it's well worth a visit.

Great little Basque restaurant and pintxos bar with small plates and drinks. Very nice and friendly…read moreservice with casual relaxed vibe. We stopped in mid-afternoon on a warm day of sightseeing and were very pleased to find this little gem near the Cathedral. Order vermut or draft beer to accompany tasty bites at ~2€ per pintxos (they total up the # of toothpicks at the end). Salut!

Food & ambiance was perfect! Went here our first night in Barcelona, had a great time!read more

I first had the opportunity to try Basque cuisine about 5-6 years ago during a work trip to Boise,…read moreIdaho (home to one of the largest Basque communities outside of the Basque Country in France and Spain). That meal turned out to be one of the highlights of that trip, so I was ecstatic to find a Basque restaurant near my hotel in Barcelona. I quickly beelined over to the restaurant for a solo dinner that delivered in spades. While both the service and ambience was satisfactory, the food is what truly mesmerized me and singlehandedly salvaged an otherwise dull day that I had spent resting and recuperating from Barcelona's stealth attack on my sinuses. Le sigh. In terms of the food, the tomato and tuna belly salad was refreshing and delightful. The octopus and pig's feet carpaccio was hands down the single best dish I ate in Spain. The richness of the dish along with the texture and exquisite flavor was akin to eating a gourmet version of souse (or hog's head cheese), which I grew up eating in the US Deep South. I ended the meal on a high note with Basque cheesecake. In summary, here are my final thoughts on this remarkable three course meal: Perfecto! Me gusta mucho Cocina del País Vasco!