Barcelona Street Food | The Ultimate Guide to Street Food in Barcelona

1. Bikini Sandwich

Spanish, Continental

This is the Catalan version of the Croque Monsieur that was developed at one of Barcelona’s most popular nightclubs in the 50s.

Where to Eat: Tapas 24, Galeria Cosmo, Granja M. Viader are some places you can try the sandwich.

2. Patatas Bravas

Spanish, Continental

A bold potato dish (just like the name sounds) that is found everywhere in Barcelona. This dish has a distinctive savory flavor lent by paprika and garlic.

Where to Eat: Viana, Chivuo's, La Gastronomica, Casa Lolea, Sensi Tapas

3. Entrepà

Local, Continental

The name of the dish means in between bread. This is why this type of sandwich dish emphasizes the filling rather than the type of bread. The filling ranges from smoked salmon to baked beans.

Where to Eat: Bo de Be, Conesa Entrepans, Carrot Café, Bar Fidel, Entrepanes Díaz, Bar Can Ros

4. Croquetas

Spanish, Continental

Croquetas are classic fried street food in Barcelona that are crunchy on the outside and filled with gooey bechamel sauce on the inside. This is best enjoyed with chilled beer.

Where to Eat: Bar del Pla, La Pepita, Cerveseria Catalana, Can Paixano, Ciutat Comtal, Elsa y Fred

5. Pincho De Tortilla

Spanish, Continental

As with the rest of Spain, tortillas are popular street food in Barcelona as well. It is made of at most 5 ingredients but the output is usually good enough to woo a country full of people.

Where to Eat: El Xampanyet, Bar Pinotxo, Flash Flash, Taktika Berri, Casa Rafols

6. Calçots and Romesco Sauce

Local

Calçots and romesco sauce is a staple Barcelona street delicacy generally had during the winter season when the vegetable is in season. Calçots are grilled with many types of proteins and had with romesco sauce at the Boqueria Market.

Where to Eat: Taverna El Glop, Can Cortes, Masia Nou Can Martí

7. Pulled Pork Sandwich

Spanish, Continental

This one is just like the name suggests. Every ingredient of the pulled pork sandwich is chosen carefully and cooked to perfection. This is the reason why this seemingly humble preparation has become a Barcelona-staple.

Where to Eat: Chivuo's, BRO Room, BlackLab Brewhouse, Paradiso, La Porca

8. Empanada

Spanish, Mexican

An Empanada is a baked food item available all across Catalonia and Spain. In Barcelona, this item is mostly prepared with potato fillings. 

Where to Eat: Fàbrica Moritz Barcelona, Rekons, El Laurel, El Club de la Empanada, Mucci's

9. Bombas

Spanish, Continental

Bombas are another Barcelona classic. Minced meat and mashed potatoes are combined to form a ball, which is then coated in breadcrumbs and fried.

Where to Eat: La Bombeta, La Cova Fumada, Bar jai-ca, L'Òstia, La Cova fumada

10. Bocadillos

Local, Continental

By now, you know the city’s love for sandwiches. This is yet another sandwich, specifically popular in Spain and Catalonia. These sandwiches are prepared with long baguette-like bread that is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Where to Eat: Bo de Be, Bacoa Burger, Cafe Cometa, Cosmo Bodega Montferry

11. Chorizo

Spanish

This is a type of pork sausage that originates from the Iberian Peninsula. Chorizo is a fermented, cured, smoked sausage, which can be sliced and eaten without cooking.

Where to Eat: El Nacional, Bodega Vasconia

12. Pinchitos

Spanish

Pinchitos are very similar to kebabs and make for a delicious snack! They are made of small cubes of meat threaded onto a skewer which are traditionally cooked over charcoal braziers and served hot and fresh!

Where to Eat: Blai 9, Restaurant La Tasqueta de Blai

La Boqueria Market

Located close to La Rambla, this market is one of the largest and most impressive food markets in Barcelona. It has the best fresh produce and stalls selling a range of traditional Barcelona food.

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Mercat de Santa Caterina

This food market is most recognizable for multi-colored roof and has stalls that sell quality produce along with delicious street food.

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Palo Alto Market

On the first weekend of every month you get access to Palo Alto market located in the Poblenou area. Try burgers, tacos, cakes and lots of other delicious street food here.

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