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One of the best places for tapas in the city.

When the current economic crisis first began to take hold Morryssom’s made headlines in national newspapers for offering an anti-crisis menú del día (fixed-price lunch) for just € 1.

It’s a very popular spot with locals, especially at lunchtime, and you may have to wait for a table, especially if you want to sit outside. You can book ahead.

And, they also serve some of the best tapas in Barcelona – including a few dishes which I’ve never seen in any other bar-restaurant in the city.

One of their specialties worth trying is zarajo, which originates from Cuenca – lamb’s intestines, skewered and grilled. 

They serve a reliably very good economical three course lunch (€ 9 incl. bread, side-salad, a carafe of house wine and a bottle of gaseosa and a dessert or coffee).

During a recent visit, after a complimentary tapa of mixed olives, I had paella (with lobster) as a first course followed by breaded veal with chips and a side-salad, and an excellent chocolate cake for dessert. Bargain.

Service is very good and the staff very patient and very friendly.

In the evening it’s a good spot for meeting up with friends for chat, tapas and a bottle of wine.

¡Bon profit!

For people staying in Barcelona who have an acquired “American” taste, just a few years ago it was very difficult to find a decent hamburger. However, lately small and tasty places seems to spring up in every corner, making the choices better and more interesting.

Bacoa is located in an interesting neighborhood, just behind the recently renovated Mercat de Santa Caterina. A close walk from the Cathedral, to find it you have to be a little adventurous and leave the Gothic area and start walking through the Ribera. And stop next to the light, as you see in the picture.

The main idea is as simple as a hamburger restaurant can be: good meat, specially made buns and great sauces. Be adventurous and ask for a Japanese burger with teriyaki sauce. Or, if you are very hungry, try the double-meat Bacoa burger. Or go easy with the Classic or Manchego one.

The people behind the counter are nice, but the fame of the place has spread quickly hence generating a great success and bringing in a lot of people at once. Be patient and try to get a chair somewhere. Or just take your burgers to eat at home, in front of the cathedral or in any park a warm Barcelona night.

My choice: try the Bacoa potatoes with special sauce – they’re like a nicely twisted version of the traditional “bravas” and the Japanese burger. Bacoa closes early but they can give you directions towards Kiosko – other burger joint (same owners) – 15 minutes away.

What you see is what you get! Not a fancy-outfit-place neither a gourmet extravaganza, just a warm and family atmosphere, hospitality, gentle touch, interesting chat, contagious mood, great Mediterranean food and better prices.  Despite what’s happening in their mother country they serve you with a big smile!

It’s located in the heart of the Gothic quarter, at 3 minutes walk from the city hall and 10 minutes from the Gothic cathedral.

Don’t miss their falafel and hummus wrap.

This is not the typical tapas joint for tourists – it is so not it, they don’t open on Sundays! They cater mostly to people that work around and look for a nice combination on good price and excellent food. From breakfast to late dinner.

Their name (Flauta – Flute) comes from the small sandwiches they make with very fresh bread, not too big, which allows you to taste more than one. But they also have all kinds of salads and a great variety of fresh tapas, according to what is available in the market.

La Flauta can take groups at a very comfortable area upstairs, but a booking should be made in advance: everything, from working lunches to birthdays, happens here everyday. So, expect it to be a little bit loud. Many people also just stay in the bar for a quick bite and a fresh glass of beer – or caña. It’s also a classic for people working in the area, since the midday menu on weekdays is reasonable in price (around € 12) and really worth the trip. One thing to consider – the restaurant can get loud, with so many people eating and waiting to eat.

Another good thing is that their tapas kitchen is open all day long, so you can have an early dinner or late lunch. However, if you get in around 21:00 at night be prepared to wait at the bar – but the wait is worth it.

Located in la Barceloneta, the old fishermen neighborhood, this is the best place to go for vermouth on weekends.

This more than one century old bar makes you feel like you were traveling into the past: wooden tables and wine barrels all around the walls. Old stylish waiters, kind of raw but funny and spontaneous. One of them looks exactly like……Robert de Niro, the Spanish version. This guy is always messing around with the customers making you feel very comfortable.

It has a noisy and young atmosphere. Not a sophisticated place at all. The appetizers are also very good. I would advice you to have a variety of seafood with a bottle of vermouth. The best place to go to after going here: straight to the beach…