- Tombrew
- First Reviewer
- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 3
- Reviews
Tapas
- February 24, 2003
- Rated 4 of 5 by
HogHeaven from Ames, Iowa
The large tapas chain may remind Americans of TGIFridays but there's a reason the red and white tapas bars are always full of Catalan-speaking locals. The food is much better than the tourist's favorite hole in the wall, the picture menu placemats make ordering easy, and the beer comes in four sizes from a small 8 oz to an enormous Big Gulp size stein. Jostle for a place at the bar and then be prepared to wait for service but be quick when you order. Our second day in Barcelona we went into one of these places and decided not to be shy although we were obviously the only tourists in the two story overcrowded bar. We ended up going back every afternoon (sometimes even twice) for the fresh and cheap eats and the reminder that we were actully in a foreign place. We were always surrounded by office workers on their way home, having a beer and a snack with their friends.
From journal Exploring the Sidestreets in Barcelona
Endless row of tapas stands
- April 1, 2001
- Rated 4 of 5 by
saraherose from atlanta, Georgia
tapas bars abound in barcelona, and you'd be doing yourself and your appetite a great disservice not to try as many of them as you can. fares range from small tastes of local cheeses and breads to more substantial offerings when ordered in multiples and mixed and matched. in this way, you can try tapas as snacks to pepper a long day of sightseeing or as full sit-down meals enhanced by wonderful local wines.
From journal a whirlwind weekend in barcelona
Endless row of tapas stands
- January 6, 2001
- Rated 3 of 5 by
Tombrew from Marina del Rey, California
This was an incredible eating experience. Save up your appetite and pig out on some artery-busting street food, Barcelona style. There is everything from seafood to steak to lamb, papas fritas of course, and gazillions of different cold beers. Just walk down the endless stalls and munch munch munch. It is also a hoot to sit family style at picnic tables with the Spanish families. With my basic Spanish, I was able to talk about the Braves with a couple of little boys. Although, don't count on your Spanish skills here - they speak Catalan, which sounded almost Italian to me. I had a tough time with the language.
From journal Beautiful Barcelona