La Esquina fell on my radar via my brother. He did his own research of spots to try while in…read moreBarcelona and heard good things about this place. The menu and reviews looked great, so I was excited to check it out. That being said, we made plans to have a late dinner here our second night in the city. The vibe of La Esquina is super casual - there's a decently-sized dining area with a bar towards the back that serves as a focal point. There's nothing too noteworthy about the decor - it almost doesn't match the food they serve but that just might be my perspective. The menu is mostly tapas, separated by protein type. Additionally, they have some larger format rice dishes that are meant to be shared. We decided on tapas as well as one of the rice dishes - because why not both? For tapas, we ordered two skewers: pork and sea bass, croquettes, pimientos, patatas bravas, and steak tartate croissants. All the tapas were great - though the croissants and patatas were the biggest standouts. The latter were cooked perfectly and had a generous helping of sauces, while the former was super creative and delicious. Our rice dish had cuttlefish and prawns that was seasoned well and prepared in a tasty squid ink sauce. The rice was slightly firm, and that cuttlefish really came through. The overall flavor was heavy on the seafood so it may not be everyone's taste, but it worked for me. We opted for dessert, and went with the Crema Catalán. This was similar to a crème brûlée, but topped with a thin layer of caramel. It was really good, surprisingly not overly sweet and a great finisher to our meal. Service was good, everyone was really friendly and food came out at a good pace. Overall, La Esquina was an excellent find, I'm really glad we checked it out and I wouldn't hesitate to return for another meal.

The food was delicious. I really enjoyed the crispy yet flavorful croquettes. The paella was very…read moreflavorful as well. We opted to dine outside on a beautiful fall day. The servers were very pleasant and attentive.

Great hybrid between a traditional Spanish menu with a modern artsy feel. Good place for a casual…read morebrunch or to do some work (wifi is free). Beautiful decor of rustic wood, stone and brick, and hanging copper lamps and in the trendy Barcelona neighborhood, Gracia. Salmon Tartare, in house made brie with truffle, and the bread are all amazing. Place has an authentic feel and not too touristy, but still has an English menu option.

Friendly service and strong AC inside…read more Chicken Bao: More of a bao taco, but it tasted good. I would have liked more curry sauce. Rib meat bao: Another taco style bao with really tasty rib meat filling. A bit sweet, but worth it. Both baos are 2 pieces. Caesar salad w/ chicken: Imagine a Caesar salad where the dressing was not creamy, but more of a vinaigrette. This was excellent!

So fun! Walked in just as they were opening so got a great spot. By the time we left it was very…read morebusy. Standing room only with a few high tops and counters. Locals and tourists alike. They have cava by the glass or bottle (inexpensive). If you do not read Spanish, review menu before you go (as evidenced by the fact that our burger had no toppings other than cheese). lol

- Still not really sure what was in my sandwich since everything was in Spanish and I didn't speak…read moreSpanish and they didn't speak English. But it was really delicious - Drinks were too affordable not to get - Standing only (and it was packed!) - Very rowdy and very crowded! You gotta just be assertive!

Self serve tapas were great. 1.90 -2.75 euro. The server…read morewarmed up our choices and brought them to our table, along with our chilled white wine. The food is delicious. The server was terrific. The outdoor seating gets a healthy waft of sewage gas smell every couple of minutes. Yuck. There's a water fountain for dogs 2 meters away. It's an amusing spectacle.

I like the pinxtos laid out so that I can self-serve whatever I want. However, the dishes are cold…read moredue to being served at room temperature. There isn't a food warmer underneath or something Service was good though. And the sangria was delicious.

Kindness goes a long way and we were treated with nothing but kindness! First impressions really…read moreare important. The man and women working at the bar were by far the nicest people I came across at any bar or restaurant in Barcelona. The drinks were excellent. I loved the Mojito de Coco (coconut mojito). The drinks were made with care. They are a good size too. The food was great too! The menu has lots of variety from tapas to Latin food. I was only in for a snack, but wished I would've eaten dinner here. Get an arepa! There are a few different ones to choose from. I chose the chicken. The chicken was juicy and had a lot of flavor. The arepa itself was soft and fluffy. I will stop by again for sure on my next visit to Barcelona!

After spending the day roaming Barcelona we were hungry and ready for some tapas and cerveza. I saw…read morethis place got great reviews so we gave it a shot. The menu is mostly tapas. We tried the patatas bravas, tortilla española, ceviche a few cervezas. For starters, the environment is very nice. It has a modern feel and nice music playing. Service was good. On the down side, the food was lacking. The potatoes were just served with ketchup and mayo on the side - basically overpriced French fries. Tortilla was plain, not much flavor. The ceviche was tasty, but it was 10€ for literally 3 bites For what we spent, we left still hungry, which should not have happened. Wouldn't come here again.

The food was very good. The bread/appetizer was pretty salty, hence the name but the rest was good…read more There were many variations of salt that came with the bread and it had that hard shell/ soft inside. The service was very good, although we were one of the only 4 groups there. Overall, very nice!

Was wandering the hectic Barcelona streets looking for an the perfect apertivo spot, and I finally…read morefound it here. I was fresh off a night out and then a 45 min wait in the Bo de B line, so needed to just get off my legs and post up for a bit. I was aimlessly wandering toward the W and found this cozy little cabana-esque spot that wasn't crowded, so I decided this was it. What a building that W is by the way. I need to look up the architect of that. He's doing his thang. Sitting here, you are right on the beach protect from the sun rays with beautiful white umbrellas as the W looks down over you, with an option to sit in these lounge chairs where your feet are in the sand. Luxury. Definitely more expensive than most other spots around, but I was willing to pay extra for the vibes. 4 stars because the price and the spritz was kinda mid.

Food. Service. Ambiance. Yes. Yes. Yes…read more The first night we went without a reservation but they managed to accommodate us in a lovely private room. That was a great start to a delicious meal that everyone enjoyed. I wish I could have tried all the appetizers. In hindsight, this might be the way to go! The food and service were so on point that our group went back a second time (with a reservation) in our four days in Barcelona. This time we ordered the epic Chocolate Bonsai dessert to cap the meal. It had a satisfying amount of chocolate with textures and tastes that leave you wanting more. I shared this dessert... and wish I didn't The noise level was high but otherwise this one scores high on every aspect of the dining experience!

Beautiful restaurant with elegant table setting. The food was delicious! Our group kept coming…read moreback on 3 separate occasions during our stay in Barcelona!

Friendly service, good food, reasonable prices and no other tourists. A real dive bar in the best…read moresense of the word.

Lack of customer service, bartender and possibly owner was very rude when I returned the tinto de…read moreverano and asked for a different drink because my daughter was ok with hers, only because she didn't want to offend the bartender. When I asked him to cancel our food order and give me the bill for the three drinks we cursed at me in front of my husband and daughters by saying "me estas jodiendo?" and in English it means " You're f*#ng with me?" I was surprised and shocked how he had the audacity to speak to a paying customer like that, no respect for a woman either. The bartender had a mustache and bun, not sure if he was the manager but definitely steer away from rude and disrespectful bartender and hopefully they make a better tinto de verano going forward.