Barcelona is one of Spain\u2019s culinary capitals, but you aren\u2019t limited to fantastic Catalan cuisine here. <\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The famous Basque pintxos<\/a> are widely available in Barcelona as well\u2014but where should you go if you want to try the best?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Pintxos are delicious, carb-heavy, servings of bread with a topping. The topping could be chorizo and red pepper, cheese and quince paste, smoked salmon and cream cheese, olive tapenade and anchovy, tortilla\u2014you name it. There are hundreds of different possibilities, ranging from classic to modern. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The term pintxo <\/em>comes from the Spanish verb pinchar <\/em>(to piece) as each pintxo is pierced with a wooden skewer. In most pintxo bars, there will be two lengths of skewer, each length representing a different price. When you\u2019re ready to leave, just hand over your skewers and receive the bill. It\u2019s an informal way of eating a little or a lot, and one of our favorite aspects of Spanish food culture. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But beware: there are lots of places in Barcelona offering pretty poor pintxos. Don\u2019t waste a meal there\u2014instead, head to one of these five spots for the best pintxos in Barcelona. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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1. Koska Taverna (Poble Sec)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A list of where to eat the best pintxos in Barcelona would not be complete without an entry from Carrer de Blai. Running across the bottom half of Poble Sec, this street is famous for its dozens of tapas and pintxos bars. Koska<\/a> is one of the locals\u2019 favorites, and of a higher quality than many of its neighbors. Their selection is inventive without getting too weird, and as with all places along Blai, the best thing to do is to grab a seat on the terrace and watch the world go by. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n