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!

We loved this one place so much that we came twice as we were in Barcelona for 4 days. The Sangria…read morewas the BEST I had the whole trip. Not to sweet and strong. Paella was great, I could have had it every day and the service was the best, so attentive and helpful. This place was also very quiet and great to relax in. Definitely check them out if you're in the area

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.

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

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. They are limited and once they've ran out, there's no…read moremore. I wouldn't be able to tell you what I got but it was 4 savory & 1 sweet. I didn't enjoy the service from the male on this evening, he seemed bothered by my questions. But the female was respectful and friendly. They also sell food off a menu but tapas might be best.

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.

Vintage decor and rustic ambiance, with a tailored tapas menu just for you and your fave flaves. An…read moreoutstanding atmosphere and experience, they do not take reservations. There is bar seating and table seating. Very cozy. You tell the host your likes and dislikes, and they chef creates a tapas especially suited to your tastebuds. Our mouthwatering prix fixe presentation of tapas included: -fried camembert with balsamic zucchini -roast chicken and mash potatoes -mushrooms with Iberian ham -goat cheese and spinach puff -beef and potatoes -jamon y queso omelette -meatballs with tomatoes -pork in olive oil Topped off with a Catalan creme brulee accompanied by a Catalan creme liqueur shot, and one non-alcoholic version. All delightful, from flavors to atmosphere.

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.

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.

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.

My family tried out Txapela. We had numerous tapas that were all of excellent flavor, quality and…read moremost especially not ridiculously priced. In fact, I would say they were modestly priced considering how good they were! Among what we tried were the following: seared beef, seared tuna, fried calamari and a skillet with potatoes, egg and basque chistora. Chistosa is a very flavorful sausage not to be confused with chorizo. We also tried the sangria and an "El Paxtli" made with patxaràn, a basque take on vodka (slightly sweet). The sangria was not as sweet as most places allowing the base wine to be enjoyed. The Patxi cocktail was delish! Highly recommend it! The service was excellent. Very friendly employees. The location has a lower level that was very air conditioned which was nice as it was summer and humid when we went. The ambiance was nice as well. Very nicely decorated. Clean bathrooms.

Food was delicious! Great for sample plates (aka tapas) and trying variety! Service was on par and…read morereadily available if I had any questions. Loud because it's near a Main Street but great for pictures nonetheless

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!

We went on a Tapas walking tour. We also picked 2 tapas and we had Vermouth…read more It was a fun place. I would love to go back sometime. Everything looked delicious, so it was hard to choose. The "cheesecake" stuffed with crabmeat was so good. The Steak one was, as well. And, I loved the Vermouth.

I've always wanted to visit a pintxos bar and was shopping in the El Born neighborhood. I stubbled…read moreupon Euskal Etxea and arrived right as they opened and got a table immediately. They take your drink order and you are given a plate. Everything is self serve by going up to the bar and grabbing the pinxtos that you want. Most of them have toothpicks which you save and the waiter counts them at the end. They are $2.95 euros each. I love this concept and the food! A lot of their pinxtos were served on a crostini. Everything at the bar was cold like smoked salmon, anchovies, pickled peppers, goat cheese, tartlets, etc. A waiter did come around once in a while with a hot offering of croquettes and a mini hamburger with caramelized onions. Love that they had hot and cold varieties to choose from. If you are interested in having a small snack or even eating a lot this is a great place to try a variety of bites. Everything was very fresh and delicious. This is my favorite restaurant I visited in Barcelona!