The Barcelona tapas trail… for all you foodies!
Heading out to sample the best tapas in Barcelona is already a classic tourist attraction in the Catalan city. Tasting all the best traditional local delicacies is part of the charm of visiting any Mediterranean coastal destination, but the Catalan capital might just come out on top when it comes to the best tapas bars you’ve ever tried.
Catalan cuisine is very well known and adored for this very reason, and the city has an endlessly vibrant culinary scene. Enjoying all the typical dishes of Barcelona, dining and living like a genuine local, is what makes this particular culinary destination so special. Below are some tips on where to find the best tapas in town. You won’t be able to resist!
Tapas in Barcelona: how to eat like a local
Without doubt, Malasang Bar, which you’ll find in the El Eixample district, is one of the favourites among visitors looking to enjoy authentic tapas in Barcelona. This popular spot has been lining the stomachs of tourists who come to sample the culinary delights of the city for years now.
The success of their tapas menu lies in the simplicity, only offering entirely authentic cuisine. On the menu you’ll find a wide variety of options, but we particularly recommend the Coca de Llavaneres, a sweet treat made from chocolate and cream.
Other more famous options include the house croquetas, cheese and sausage boards, as well as the tostas. Don’t miss out on their patatas tarambana, viewed by many as one of the best examples of tapas in Barcelona.
Prize-winning tapas not to be missed!
In the early nineties, the first bar in Cataluña to serve pintxos was opened in San Cugat, and such was their success that they opened another branch shortly after in Eixample. We’re talking about Teleféric, a family-run bar where this particular Barcelona tapas menu is based solely on quality, local produce. And the key to their success is the passion they inject into every dish, conveying a unique culinary experience with every plate.
Just one of the reasons why this bar, now with a branch in San Francisco, California, won the best restaurant in the city award in 2016, alongside being named among the top 10 restaurants in the whole of the US for their interior design.
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