{"id":3430,"date":"2020-10-28T10:19:45","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T08:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourbarcelonafoodtours.com\/?p=3430"},"modified":"2024-08-07T08:23:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T08:23:00","slug":"most-popular-tapas-in-barcelona-theyre-worth-hype","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/most-popular-tapas-in-barcelona-theyre-worth-hype\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Most Popular Tapas in Barcelona: Bombas, Bravas, Bu\u00f1uelos & More"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you come to Barcelona craving tapas, you’re not alone. Tapas are a way of life here in Spain<\/a>, and have gained popularity abroad for good reason. Though often considered to be small plates, doing tapas in Spain is less about the food itself and more about the social experience of sharing it with others.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But what exactly is worth trying? With so many options to choose from, it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed. We’ve done the hard work for you and put together this guide to the most popular tapas in Barcelona that locals love\u2014and so will you.<\/p>\r\n

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Barcelona is a tapas paradise, but what exactly is worth trying?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tapas in Barcelona: A brief history<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Historically, the concept of tapas in Barcelona was quite humble. The original tapas-style bars in the Catalan capital were the old-school wine bodegas, which often served small bites such as canned seafood, cheese, olives, and cured meats. Bodegas don’t usually have kitchens, so cold tapas like these were the way to go.<\/p>\r\n

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Tapas like the bomba <\/em>and\u00a0albondigas<\/em> (meatballs)\u00a0are quite common in the Barcelona neighborhood of Barceloneta.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But as migration within Spain became more widespread in the 20th century, thousands of Andalusians made their way north to Barcelona. With them, they brought the concept of tapas that is more commonly known today.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

That’s right\u2014we’ve been eating tapas in Barcelona (in their modern form, at least) for less than a century! But in that time, a few bites have made quite the name for themselves. These are the most popular tapas in Barcelona, and the bites that no trip to the ciudad condal<\/em> would be complete without.<\/p>\r\n

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Despite the fact that tapas aren’t native to Barcelona, the Catalan capital has seamlessly adapted them into the local gastronomic scene.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Must-try tapas in Barcelona<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Patatas bravas<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Patatas bravas<\/em><\/a> are fried potatoes topped with a spicy “bravas” sauce and sometimes\u00a0alioli<\/em>, a garlic mayonnaise, as well. These are probably the one\u00a0tapa you will find on every single menu in the city of Barcelona. Therefore, you obviously have to try them\u2014but know that not all bravas<\/em> are created equal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Read reviews (ideally from locals) of any place before heading out, and make sure to keep an eye out for places that use frozen potatoes, store-bought sauce and the like. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for this staple of Barcelona tapas bars to be butchered. But when they do it right? Heaven.<\/p>\r\n

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The iconic bravas at Bodega La Palma, which does this local classic right.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Jam\u00f3n ib\u00e9rico de bellota<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When it comes to cured Spanish ham, remember one thing: not all jam\u00f3n<\/em> is the same! On a day-to-day basis, most people eat jam\u00f3n serrano<\/em>, which is the most basic of Spanish hams. It’s still pretty good, but if you’re only in Spain for a limited time, you’ll want to go for the best of the best.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you really want to try the good stuff, keep an eye out for\u00a0jam\u00f3n ib\u00e9rico<\/i> de bellota,<\/em> or acorn-fed Iberian ham. This ruby red, melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness is absolutely not to be missed.<\/p>\r\n

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Spanish ham – and other cured meats – can be found on any tapas menu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Pan con tomate<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Pan con tomate<\/em>, or bread with tomato, olive oil, and sometimes garlic, is undoubtedly the most simple staple item of Catalan cuisine, and one of the most popular tapas in Barcelona. In fact, it’s all but impossible to order bread in Catalonia that doesn’t come with tomato.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But don’t expect to see this classic only in tapa form! Pa amb tom\u00e0quet<\/em> (as it’s called in Catalan) is a breakfast staple<\/a> as well, and tomato is also always present on Catalan sandwiches.<\/p>\r\n

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Was there ever anything as delicious as Catalan pa amb tomaquet<\/em>?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

La bomba<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One of Barcelona’s most popular tapas, the bomba is a fried potato croquette stuffed with ground beef and topped with the two classic sauces of patatas bravas<\/em>:\u00a0alioli\u00a0<\/em>and also the\u00a0bravas<\/em> sauce itself. This delicious Catalan tapa has its roots in Barceloneta<\/a>, the old fishermen’s neighborhood of the city. The only hard part about ordering a bomba is eating just one.<\/p>\r\n

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Bombas are one of the few tapas that are native to Barcelona.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Pintxos<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Pintxos<\/em>, or the Basque Country’s answer to tapas, have become very popular in Barcelona, with dozens of pintxos<\/em> bars<\/a> around different neighborhoods. The word pintxo<\/em> refers to the skewer that holds the tapa together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There are lots of different types of pintxos<\/em>, but most come atop a small slice of bread. Though they are not necessarily as gourmet as ones you’ll find in the Basque Country, pintxo<\/em> bars are a fun way of enjoying tapas in Barcelona.<\/p>\r\n

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No need to go all the way up to the Basque Country to try great pintxos.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bu\u00f1uelos de bacalao<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Salt cod is a common denominator for many different Mediterranean dishes. And without a doubt, bu\u00f1uelos de bacalao<\/em><\/a>, or salt cod fritters, are one of the best and most popular tapas in Barcelona. Although there are different ways to prepare them, you can always expect that perfectly salted flavor.<\/p>\r\n

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Salt cod fritters are one of the most popular tapas in Barcelona. Photo credit: Eur\u00f3pa Pont<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

Anchovies<\/h3>\r\n

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Anchoas<\/em>, or anchovies, are one of the most popular tapas in Barcelona among locals. Anchovies in Spain traditionally come from the northern Cantabrian coast, or from the Mediterranean coast north of Barcelona.<\/p>\r\n

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Even if you think anchovies aren’t your thing, don’t stop reading just yet\u2014Spanish anchovies are like nothing you’ve ever tried, we promise. Try this incredible tapa with a bit of pan con tomate<\/em> and you might just change your mind!<\/p>\r\n

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Make sure to try anchovies in Barcelona – they may just become your new favorite food. Photo credit: Olya Kobruseva<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n
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Update notice: This article was updated on September 26, 2023.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Love great food and want to explore the best authentic and most popular tapas in Barcelona? Then there’s no better way to do that<\/strong>\u00a0then join us on our evening Tapas, Taverns & History of Barcelona Tour.<\/a>\u00a0Dive into the old historical center and explore the city through your senses!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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