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    Xaloc

    4.2 (68 reviews)
    ModerateTapas Bars
    Closed 1:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Kathryn H.

    We were wandering around the back streets of Barcelona and decided to stop and eat some tapas since we hadn't eaten all day. We walked by and decided to check it out. The waiter came and gave us an English menu. We ordered pan con tomate, Patates bravas and la bomba, as well as a beer and sangria. Now the reason why this place is getting 5 stars is the sangria. This was the BEST sangria I had in Barcelona. It was fizzy, sweet, light and got me tipsy after the mini pitcher. The food was pretty good too! We have bad luck going to restaurants in touristy areas so we really lucked out with this one! The pan con tomate is exactly what it sounds like, bread with crushed tomato and olive oil on top. The potatoes in the patates bravas were crispy and I liked how they had the sauces divided so you can dip it however or mix it as you please. One of my favorite places for patates bravas. The bombas were really interesting! I'm not sure if I'd order them again but I'm glad I got to try it. I would definitely recommend this place!!!

    Citrus Steamed Mussels
    Mac R.

    Gorgeous modern space located off a winding stone pedestrian street in the Gothic section. The contrast of the old exterior & modern interior is done on such a way that it really works. Servers were very attentive and offered a menu in English. Good selection of wines & tapas. We started with olives & Iberian ham, which are often brought out as you wait for your orders. Our favorite of the evening were the Bombas - fried spicy potatoes & meat balls sitting on a sauce I could probably eat on a lot of things. Totally yummy! Other favorites were the citrus steamed mussels and tempura fried veggies. The codfish fritters and eggs broken over fried julienned potatoes and Iberian ham were both interesting but not items I'd likely order again. A really fun restaurant with great service and nice atmosphere to hang out, eat & drink.

    Wall of Jamon  (ham)
    Neluta G.

    Great for taps, in a hidden location but worth finding this place. Our server Philipe was great very attentive and his English was great. Very nice wine selection and great prices. I loved the spicy red tomato sauce and the garlic sauce that was served with several dishes. My favorite tapas were the chicken lollipops, cooked perfectly, crispy and farm fresh tasting. The also have the Jamon cut small and very tasty, I would say a unique Jamon, you would have to try it here.

    Cory N.

    Great find! There are several good tapas bars near by that do the toothpick thing. Unfortunately, they wouldn't let us do that and sit down, so we stopped into Xaloc where they immediately seated us and presented all sorts of great tapas. We tried all the wines, including a perfect Tempranillo. The Iberian ham croquettes were the best and the chicken lollipops came with a great, spicy sauce. The fuet was a generous portion. The service was professional, quick and our server had a pleasant sense of humor. The space was very modern and clean.

    Delicious Bread
    Cody Y.

    A classier tapas restaurant with an authentic Spanish menu. I love the tapas places that charges per toothpick, but after a while my girlfriend and I were hankering for something a little more formal. Taking a recommendation from our friend Rick Steves, we came to Xaloc.A little off the beaten path but still immensely popular, it features a wide open space, English menus, and pleasant wait staff (that seem able to speak several languages). With the assistance of the waiter, we ordered several tapas - Olives (2 euros), Ox tail Croquette (1.50 euros per croquette), Iberian Ham Croquette (1.50 euros per croquette), Bravas (4 euros), and the delicious toasted bread topped with a light sauce and oil. Each dish was better than the last. I highly recommend getting the olives at the top of the meal and eating them throughout, as they are not only delicious but an excellent palate cleanser (especially if you get a glass of wine, which you definitely should). The croquettes are a must-order, especially the ox tail, which was so juicy and delicious. This doesn't take anything away from the Iberian ham, which was oh so tender. I'm not sure what they put on the Bravas, but it was delicious and complemented the potatoes, which were lighter and less salty than I anticipated...just perfect. Rick Steves knows his restaurants, and I have to agree with him that this place is a step above other restaurants in the crowded Gothic area. It's definitely worth a visit.

    Garlic prawns, pan con tomate, peppers, bravas, and sangria
    Christine C.

    My husband and I were pretty hungry one night after a long day of being touristy and we stumbled upon this place in the gothic quarter. Luckily there was one 2 person table left just for us in this busy little restaurant. We got sangria to start - kind of bubbly but very nice! 1 liter was 10 euro. For the meal we ordered the following tapas - pan con tomate, peppers, patatas bravas, garlic prawns, and gazpacho. All we're fabulous. Believe the bill was ~38 euros total with drinks and food. Overall great meal for reasonable price. Staff was very nice as well. Would definitely recommend!

    It was part of the design of the place
    Enrique C.

    Nice place they don't open on Sunday till 1pm for lunch but the food was good. We were the first ones in so we got to pick our seats. The host was nice and even nicer once he knew we spoke Spanish. We would come here again once we were finishing the placewas packed. This restaurant was recommended through Rick Steve's

    Patatas Bravas
    Michelle D.

    This place was a great find. Great small plate style tapas just off the busy Rambles area. The service was good and the food was even better. The prices we very reasonable for the amount of food you get. Highly recommend. Would go back for sure.

    Bruce K.

    Jamon Iberico is a speciality. Gazpacho, mushroom risotto, 67 Euro for 4 includes bottle of rose.

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    Update , had some steak, salad and champagne. Thoroughly satisfied, excellent service.

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    11 years ago

    Great food and even better service. We are here two nights in a row. Chicken lollipops and garlic shrimp are delicious!

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    Wow, stumbled in here with my family. Everything was superbly priced and delicious. Highly recommend!

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    9 Euros)~ Iberian Ham Croquettes, 3 pieces of deep fried potato croquettes stuffed with Iberian Ham, creamy and crunchy.

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    Cerveseria Catalana - fried artichoke

    Cerveseria Catalana

    4.4(1.8k reviews)
    1.5 kmL'Eixample
    €€€

    Food was amazing! I don't remember the names of the tapas we ordered but everything was delicious!read more

    Oh my goodness this is so good. If I ever go to Barcelona again I would come here…read more Must get: Steak with foie gras on bread 8/10: sooo decadent and luxurious. It's abt 8 euros a piece. Very flavorful and fast experience. Oxtail and mashed potatoes 10/10: the oxtail meet is so tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes pair so well with the oxtail. Mushroom, steak, and egg yolk 9/10: soo flavorful and balance of veggies and protein. Amazing textures and flavors. Sparkling sangria: 8/10 I don't normally live the taste of alcohol but this was great. Not tooooo strong and if tastes pretty good if you mix it with the orange juice. Fresh orange juice: 10/10 so tangy and delicious. I can't recommend it enough. Patatas bravas: 9/10 solid no complaints! Dessert Tapas: - bread dessert (Tarija): 11/10 amazing dessert that is creamy, cameralized, and has a mochi like texture. This fried chewy dessert is not too sweet and such an affordable price. - coconut pudding 9/10 solid and refreshing if you like flan - bread, chocolate oil, salt 7/10: I live the complex flavors. The chocolate mousse was light and the bread to mousse ratio was perfect. It's a smaller dessert tho I wouldn't recommend it if ur sharing. Service: amazing! Staff I'm everywhere so it was very easy to order more food. Also we were sitting buy the area where they made dessert and they allowed me to record them making it!! Comfortable ambiance great for date night or casual meals!!!

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    Open till 1:30am?

    La Alcoba Azul - Spicy Potato

    La Alcoba Azul

    4.6(207 reviews)
    0.1 kmBarri Gòtic
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    This place was absolutely worth the wait for a table! From the moment we sat down, Sabastian made…read moreus feel so welcome and taken care of. Not only was his service incredible, but he also gave us amazing recommendations for our upcoming trip to Buenos Aires in two weeks. The food was hands-down our best meal in Barcelona. Every dish felt authentic and full of flavor. Our favorites were the accordion-style baked potato topped with creamy aioli and spicy sauce, and the truffle brie toast, which was completely out of this world. To top it all off, the meal ended with a shot of local acorn liquor as we toasted Jordi, our other server, which also made the whole experience feel so special. And shoutout to Flor behind the bar for the fantastic margaritas and sangria! Thank you, Sabastian, Jordi, and Flor for making our Barcelona trip so unforgettable. We'll be talking about this meal for a long time!

    I had an excellent dinner here. The bartender/server was great, he helped walk me through some of…read morethe menu items and we discussed the different foods as I was eating. The inside of this place js small but has great decor, you feel like your stepping back into medieval times. It's perfectly at home in the gothic quarter. I had the bread to start with the tomato spread, this was very good. The spicy potato was phenomenal, a smothered baked potato in a nice blend of sauces. Then the sea bass and prawns in a coconut milk based soup...the star. Reminded me of a Thai Tom Kha soup. Overall would highly recommend. If I ever return to Barcelona, I will stop in.

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    Restaurant Pasa Tapas

    2.8(8 reviews)
    1.1 kmBarceloneta
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    Walking from Barceloneta Beach, I stumbled upon Pasa Tapas and lured in by a very affordable menu…read moredel dia at lunch. Alas it was pretty average but you do have a variety of options and it came with wine which was a nice bonus. Started with some fideuá but found this paella noodle dish a little one note. Ironically the fried whole fishes, which didn't look very appetizing, were surprisingly decent. Crispy fried and served next to some refreshing salad. A simple flan rounds out the meal on a sweet note. Mostly locals inside. Not a destination stop per se but good value at lunch if you happen to be walking by.

    Did not enjoy my experience at all, if not even ruined my experience with great paella!…read more Disclaimer: I went to this place as part of a Sandeman tapas tour. (Was absolute rubbish and waste of time) The service: minimal Food: Below average paella Portion: I have had bigger tapas for babies Drinks: I have no idea what was served. Some form of watered down alco that's neither here nor there All in all, not a good experience at all. Agree I went with Sandeman so part to blame would be them. But my view is that if you love food, care about your customers, love your business; then care for your brand and don't join crappy partnerships. And if you plan to do that; suck it up and serve proper food!

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

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    Restaurant Pasa Tapas - Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

    Special dishes - Pasa Tapas de la Barceloneta

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    Xaloc - tapas - Updated June 2026

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