Absolutely loved this place! We were seated outside on the patio and the service began almost…read moreimmediately. The server was welcoming and was glad to speak in English with us. The outdoor ambiance was great as the street was lined with restaurants and lights. We had a few drinks and munched on some perfectly cooked prawns in garlic and olive oil. The prawns were soft and naturally sweet. The dash of garlic made it all good.

2.5 stars. Food was over salted, from the peppers, calamari, specialty (Market Price) tuna fish…read moredel dia. I would keep walking down the Rambla for further options. It was a miss! Wouldn't recommend it and the lack of follow up when I asked fit items twice added to the lack luster star rating. Check out Caffe Blu towards the water for better food & service.

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!

The place has changed alot in 9 months ago when I visited it, the staff has changed and they no…read morelonger seem to care about what they are doing, the tables and chairs are old and dusty, is like the furniture is from another century but without any style. Now let's say some good things too, they are open all day as suppose to most restaurants that are closed from 3.30/4.00 pm to 8.00 pm, they have a large variety of "tapas", small meals and they are quite OK, and... oh yeah, it is cheap. 3 stars should be enough.

This restaurant was super convenient to where we were staying. The staff were very nice and…read morehospitable. The food was quite enjoyable. The light airey tomato bread was delicious but so were all the dishes we ordered. Tomato egg and ham and the steak were my favorites. The sangria was devine. The culture her is more relaxed. They were not trying to get us out to turn over the tables. We actually had to wait a bit for the waiter to come for our dessert choice but we found that typical in most of of the restaurants we visited while in Barcelona.

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.

We visited Palermo while staying at the Roommate Carla Hotel. We weren't sure what to expect. It's…read morea very quaint restaurant with friendly people! We chose to dine inside as it was quit hot outside. I have a huge rosemary allergy, and even with the language barrier they were quick to help me find what I could order. The food was amazing! Tomato bread was interestingly good, and Patatas Bravas quickly became my favorite dish in Spain! My husband ordered a steak and there was more than enough for 4 of us with leftovers! I hope to visit again one day!!

The food was good and decently priced; however, I was charged incorrectly for what I ordered. When…read moreI mentioned the discrepancy on my receipt, I was told the sangria tinto and cava were the same price but I remember there being a euro difference from reading the menu. Also, I was charged 1 euro more than I should have been for no reason. Foreigners beware!

My wife and I were in Barcelona on vacation and we had just toured the Guell Park, a must see. We…read morehiked to the top of the park and right outside was Las Delicias. We sat down and I ordered a big beer. It hit the spot. I ordered the fried pig ears and pork cheeks from the vast menu. There were all sorts of cool things you could order. My food came out pretty quick. I had fried pig ears at the Michael Symon restaurant in Cleveland and they were fantastic. These ones were cut up in cubes and full of crispy, yet chewy deliciousness. Nice and salty as well. The pig cheeks were a little to fatty and chewy for me. I only ate about a third of them. I ordered another beer, which took awhile to get, because our server pretty much didn't check on us after we first sat down. I had to flag someone down to get another beer. Not a big issue, but it was a little frustrating. Overall, a great bar to have a beer and get the pig ears. They were really good! They had outdoor seating as well, and on a sunny day, it looked really nice. They were all full though when we looked to sit down.

After a morning exploring the famous Park Güell, we were hungry for some traditional Spanish tapas,…read moreand Restaurante Delicias was only a short walk away from the park! At around 1pm on a Sunday afternoon, we were told that the restaurant was full (both inside and outside), so we waited for around 30 minutes for a table before getting seated outside. Let me preface this review by saying that we had an unsavory experience with some members of the waitstaff, so that has been reflected in the amount of stars that I have allocated. Upon getting seated, I heard one server say to another in Catalan: "you go wait on the Chinese people." I don't think they knew that I understood a bit of Catalan as well as Spanish, so both servers were a bit shocked when I started speaking Spanish upon getting seated! While I'll assume the server didn't mean anything with bad intent, it still didn't leave the best taste in my mouth (especially since we aren't even Chinese). Also, after going inside the restaurant to use the restroom, I saw that there were plenty of tables inside - in fact, almost half the tables were completely empty, despite being told that both inside and outside were completely full! I'm sure the restaurant had its reasons for telling us this, but it was definitely confusing. But other than that, the food at Restaurante Delicias was outstanding. We started with the Pulpitos a la Plancha (Grilled Baby Octopus, €7,50). For the price, we were given a large portion of octopus, and they were cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of bite and tenderness, combined with a pesto-like sauce! The oil-based sauce made the dish just rich enough without sacrificing the fresh flavor of the seafood. We also ordered a large portion of the Mejillones al Vapor (Steamed Mussels, €8,50). Again, this was a large portion of seafood for the price, although this wasn't as impressive as the octopus. We felt as though the mussels were a tad on the overcooked side, with a bit too much chewiness/rubberiness for our liking, though they were well-seasoned! Next, we ordered a large portion of Pan con Tomate (Catalan Tomato Bread, €4,50). A huge portion yet again - noticing a pattern? Though this seems like a simple dish, it is surprisingly addictive. The crusty white bread combined with the rich oil and slightly acidic sweetness of the tomato comes together to form a perfect combination of textures and flavors. Their Gazpacho (Andalusian Tomato Soup served cold, €6,50) was also a pleasant surprise - it was perfectly refreshing on a sweltering summer day, with a great amount of acidity contrasting with creaminess, and it is served with croutons and crispy pieces of ham, which add a nice textural contrast to the smooth soup! Pro tip: you can't go wrong dipping the Pan con Tomate in as well (tomato bread with tomato soup - absolutely!). Lastly, we ordered the Arroz Negro (Black Rice, €9,25), which came with a mound of jet black rice (the color comes from squid ink) topped with a generous amount of seafood, including prawns, calamari, and mussels. While the seafood tasted fresh and was cooked nicely, the rice was the star of the dish - it had soaked up all the flavors of the seafood, and had the perfect al dente texture. This was surprisingly our favorite dish! Overall, we really enjoyed our meal at Restaurante Delicias - the food was absolutely delicious, the prices are even better, and we couldn't have asked for a more convenient location near Park Güell. Though we didn't have a great experience with the servers (2 stars), the food was so good (5 stars) that I'll give this place a solid 4 stars!

Stopped in here kind of randomly and ended up really enjoying it! The churros were hands down the…read morebest I've ever had - super crispy on the outside, soft inside, and not overly greasy. Total standout. The seafood paella was okay. Overall, the food was solid, the vibe was relaxed, and l'd definitely come back - even just for those churros.

what a splendid first meal in barcelona! walked in at 3pm for a dunch/linner and was greeted warmly…read moreand sat down quickly. we were served bread with tomatos and olive oil which was scrumptious, and olives as well. these were sufficient appetizers, but we also wanted potatos which were very good as well. i got the chicken avocado salad which was HUGE for just around €14-i only finished half. the sangria was also very good -- slightly sweet and addicting. we got two complementary desserts, a coconut based one and another that was light and fluffy. highly recommend

I get the feeling that this is the local version of an old school diner. We came at an odd hour for…read morelunch (noon) according to local habits, so we did not have to wait at all. Our server didn't speak English, the menus were not in English, but that is part of the charm and you get by. I had the Madrileno, which was a calamari sandwich with some mayo. Simple , hearty and hit the spot. The calamari was tender and the bread was good. Nothing to complain about for under 5EU! For those with more of an appetite, check out their 3 course set lunches for 13.95EU.

100% would recommend! It's close to the market, which is a bit overpriced, but this place is the…read morebest! Try the Callos (tripe) and ask for bread, you will not regret it! The patatas are also good and the calamari is so tender (I don't even like calamari!) The Bikiberico (ham and cheese sandwich) is good if you like Jamon Iberico, melted cheese, and a buttery bread