Recently went back to Barcelona and this time I sat at the bar. Upon entering, since the group was…read morebig it was going to take some time before being seated. But since the bar was open, we decided to sit there. The waitress at the bar, informed us we needed to order immediately as the kitchen was getting ready to close. So we did just that and the food still came out fresh and tasty! Plus, they always have a nice selection of wines! Parking in Inman park can be a bit of madness lol. But I parked in the garage across the street which wasn't that costly.

Hoping to spend the evening having mother's Day dinner here we were very disappointed. After…read morewaiting almost in half an hour our waiter never came to our table. He serviced a number tables around us. We asked another waiter to inform our waiter that we had yet to be greeted let alone waited on. Still he never showed. We left very disappointed. Hard to say if we'll be back.

My party and I were originally planning to dine at another restaurant on this strip, and we're so…read moreglad we decided to give this place a try instead. From the moment we arrived, the staff was outstanding, especially Kelly. She was incredibly patient, took the time to explain the menu and dishes, and even surprised us with a complimentary dessert at the end of our meal. We're in town for another week, and we'll definitely be stopping by again before we leave. The food was exceptional, everything we ordered was delicious, and there wasn't a single dish that disappointed. The drinks were also fantastic and very reasonably priced, especially compared to what we're used to back home in Miami. We travel to Atlanta frequently, and this restaurant has officially earned a spot on our "must-visit" list. Highly recommended!

What a cool restaurant--hip, vibrant, and full of energy! It is very loud, so just be aware of that…read morebefore you go. We started with the chips and guacamole and the chips and queso. I thought it was interesting that they serve two different types of tortilla chips. I definitely preferred the ones that came with the guacamole--you could tell they were freshly made in-house. We ordered several appetizers to share. The pork belly was cooked perfectly, and the Thai chicken skewers were excellent. The peanut sauce was packed with flavor and kept us coming back for more. The Korean beef tacos were absolutely delicious--we could have eaten several more! Last, I ordered a carnitas taco and shared it with my husband. It also delivered a big punch of flavor. The service was great. There was a female busser who was incredibly attentive and on top of everything. Having that level of support in a busy restaurant is priceless. We will definitely be back!

I had high hopes for this place, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. Our…read morewaiter, Miguel, was fantastic, but that's about it. We started with crispy potatoes in a tomato sauce. The potatoes were not crispy at all, and the sauce made them soggy. Next, we ordered shrimp in a garlic butter sauce. The shrimp were extremely bland, but the sauce was tasty. Since we don't eat much meat, it was tricky to choose a tapas without meat. The cheese board wasn't great too! Overall, I didn't enjoy my meal and probably won't return. Nothing memorable happened, and I didn't feel like I had a great time.

Super frustrating- I write this because what's wrong is easily fixed- this could be a five star…read morereview with a few small changes- this beautiful restaurant with incredible, professional service (Essence was amazing) is being let down by the kitchen and (my guess would be the purchasing manager?) The food was spotty- the hits were the Spanish tortillas- (maybe the best I've ever had), the Brussel sprouts, and the churros - all great. The bad- anything with seafood- and this is where the purchasing comes in- the paella- great rice- cheap, frozen seafood. The Gambas Al ajillo - tastes good but the frozen peeled and deveined u-25 shrimp from Kroger were just sad. Calamari were disappointing. - I just think they're buying cheap seafood. There were other misses- the patatas bavas were undercooked and not crispy and the sauce had no hint of paprika or chili - (there's no excuse- it's fried potatoes! ) and everything needed salt. For dessert- again the churros were great! But the chocolate basque cheesecake was bitter on bitter- did anyone try that and think- "yes! This is great!" - it wasn't. The top should be dark with some black patches, not burned to a charcoal. Could I have ordered in a way that didn't let the kitchen shine? Sure. And Tapas is difficult- lots of dishes. But the ingredients need to be great- simple and elevated.

We had dinner here with our parents to test it out as a rehearsal dinner spot and the staff was…read morebeyond helpful helping us decide what to order for both drink and food and were knowledgeable about the event menus. We sat on the enclosed patio area which is a gorgeous part of the restaurant with lots of natural lighting. They had the sommelier come over to help us with our choice of wine for both this evening and our upcoming event. She also helped us choose a menu for the evening that helped us decide what we wanted for our event. Everything was fantastic but the standouts were the pulpo, salmon, and peppers for the tapas. The fish was incredible for the asador section. Our dinner made us even more excited about hosting our rehearsal dinner here soon!

Came here recently with a friend for their generous happy hour and it was a good time…read more The bikini grilled cheese was delicious!! I also had the classic and grapefruit gin and tonics and they were delicious and worth the money. Service was very kind and attentive. For their happy hour, you have to sit at the bar or at high tops, which was fine for my party of 2. Cool ambiance. My one complaint is the $16 burger which was good, but pricey for a happy hour "deal" and didn't come with fries. Overall: nice upscale spot for drinks and small bites during happy hour, some items are not worth the price (like the burger) but everything tastes great and high quality.

Yum YUMMYY! I really…read moredon't know where to start but I absolutely love Buena Vida! I guess thats a great place :) location, Location, LOCATION! I admire that area of Buena Vida. All the entertainment is right there in front of you. You're just steps away from the belt line. If you like to people watch, this is for you! They have outdoor seating. A fire pit. Local spots that has live music and you can tend to hear from the patio. This is by far one of my favorite spots in the Ponce area. Let's start with the service. The service is absolutely amazing. I've never had an issue here. Got my food promptly. Always been helpful when conflicted on food options. The service here is 10 out of 10. Phemonenal customer Service, make you feel welcome. Feels like a small community of people, everyone I encoutered were super sweet from servers to bartenders. Treated me like family and I love establishments like that you can get my money ANY day! I'd like to highlight someone special: Alyssa is truly exceptional. She served as my bartender on my latest visit, and I can't say enough good things about her. I look forward to coming in whenever she's working. She's genuine, fun, and her positive energy is a gem. Turning to the cuisine, I have visited the establishment before, and the food is truly exceptional. Two standout appetizers are the Gambas al Ajillo and the garlic-forward, succulent shrimp; the accompanying bread is full of flavor and serves as an excellent introduction to the meal. The Patatas Bravas also deserve special mention--the garlic aioli, chef kiss. As a pescatarian, which is evident in many of my reviews, I cannot comment on the meat options. Nevertheless, there is a noteworthy selection of vegan and gluten-free dishes available. I sampled the Spanish grilled cheese with truffle and garlic aioli--being a fan of garlic, the generous use here was particularly appealing. This reinterpretation of a childhood favorite significantly elevated the dish. Another highlight was the scallops. Although the dish included corn (which I generally avoid), I found it delicious, nonetheless. The scallops were cooked to perfection and infused with rich flavors. The chef demonstrates considerable expertise in crafting these recipes, and I have no complaints regarding my dining experience. Now, a few of my favorite drinks--though everyone might not share the same tastes. When I visit a Spanish-style restaurant, I have my go-to options. One of my favorites is the passionfruit margarita; it's so delicious, it feels like you're on an island. Of course, my all-time favorite is the strawberry margarita--so good and flavorful. It has just the right balance of not too much lime, with a subtle hint of mint--who knew we needed that? Another top pick is the 'Dragon on Vacation.' I usually avoid spicy drinks, so I had the habanero removed, but it's still the perfect blend of dragon fruit flavor in a margarita--so good. I also love a good Paloma; I appreciate its little kick. Overall, I have no complaints about these drinks!

Came to this restaurant conveniently placed right off the beltline on Wednesday afternoon to catch…read moreup with my girlfriends. It's always a good time when we meet up with my friends cause the conversation and fellowship is always so sweet, however this time I'd say it was somewhat interrupted. The live music/saxophonist is nice however, it's overbearing. There's a soundtrack playing in the background in addition to the saxophonist and honestly it's just too much. There was always someone yelling over another and we had to continuously ask someone to repeat themselves. They do half off bottles of wine on Wednesdays and that might've been the one thing I enjoyed. As for the food, it was also subpar. I ordered the CRISPY PIMENTON CHICKEN which was essentially a fried chicken with hot honey sauce and that was enjoyable. The caprese salad was good but my tomato's were a bit mushy. I also enjoyed a few of the potatoes brava as well but they weren't anything spectacular. My friends said the steak tasted burnt and needed less charring. The atmosphere of the restaurant is cute as there is indoor and outdoor seating but honestly, I'm not that eager to go back.

Eddie was amazing! He was very attentive and the food was delightful. I'll definitely be back!read more

Barcelona Bar and Wine made a fantastic first impression. From the moment we sat down, the service…read morewas excellent--attentive, friendly, and on point the entire night. The food was perfect, everything came out hot, and we never had to wait long for our dishes to arrive. We were celebrating a birthday, and the complimentary dessert was such a thoughtful touch that really elevated the experience. Overall, it was a great night out, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Visited a Saturday evening with my sister and 1 y.o son, while strolling the Beltline. We sat on…read morethe patio. It was pretty busy which was to be expected but they also seemed to be moving efficiently. We found a table to sit and were given a high chair for my son. Our server brought us water and took our order and the food arrived almost back to back. Mac and cheese: could use some seasoning Patas bravas: delicious. Perfect crunch and seasoning Octopus: great char and flavor String beans: wasn't sure what to expect when brought to the table but I was thoroughly impressed. Overall we all enjoyed everything and I will definitely be back, more than likely with my child bc he enjoyed his food minus the octopus lol, his palate isn't ready yet.

The service here was some of the best I've had! We had such an attentive server despite it being…read morepacked who had great recommendations and stopped by just the perfect amount. We LOVED the vibes! They had nice latin music, a great energy and buzz on a friday night, and it was a place you could dress up or down and still fit in. The world cup energy was present there and we loved the idea of coming for a game. We ordered the patatas bravas, chicken empanada, chicken skewers with maduros, and brussel sprouts. My date loved the empanada and the bravas and skewers were incredible. The only thing we didn't like was the brussel sprouts. They barely had any flavor at all and seemed undercooked. The drinks were also STRONG so watch out for what you get. Loved that they have indoor and outdoor seating, and they had space for bigger parties. They also have a way to split the bill at the end which is always AMAZING! Overall except for the really bland brussels, spectacular spot!

This place is delicious. If you are searching for chicken and papas it is here in La metro. Took us…read morea while to figure that out through social media. It reminds me of a bodega in Spain. The staff as soon as we walked were all smiles they must love it here. I recommend it for a quiet conversations with a small group. I sat in a sunny corner and ordered the whole bird meal for two with cabbage. Our drinks were ice tea (bottled) and the Ananas Jaibol (bourbon pineapple). I am a big fan of sofrito so the cabbage was delicious. The appetizer they serve you with popcorn and roasted chickpea was a wild combination but divine. I've tasted roasted chicken before and this did not disappoint. But the fries were cut in a way I haven't experience. It made them fluffy like a wedge but still crispy. Dip them in the aioli it's everything. Of course I'll be back again. There is no reason not to revisit. See you soon.

I'm a huge fan of Spanish cuisine from the limited times I've tried it, which have mainly come in…read moretapas form. Seeing this relatively new restaurant open up at PCM excited me as they were offering Spanish-style chicken. Not sure if it they rotisserie style or baked but either way it's very flavorful. The first time I went they were offering a lunch special of a quarter chicken and fries. It was awesome and their fries are different from your typical style as these are crispy, yet fluffy wedges. The second time I visited, they were no longer offering that special so I settled for a chicken sandwich which was very good. The sandwich is on focaccia which is my favorite type of bread. It's definitely worth trying amongst the sea of options at Ponce City Market.