From bustling tapas bars to seaside restaurants, Barcelona is a paradise for food lovers. This city offers a delightful mix of traditional Catalan dishes along with modern culinary creations.

I won’t say I base my travel choices entirely around food, but food — specifically cheap, delicious food and alcohol — generally accounts for at least 85% of the decision.

8. Enjoy tapas Tapas are small dishes of food. There are plenty of tapas types to try in Barcelona like Croqueta, Brocheta de Camarones and Montaditos.

So, here’s your guide to Barcelona’s edible highlights. Please note that this list of bars, tapas joints and restaurants is not meant to be exhaustive or cover only “the best.” ...

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Barcelona offers an extensive (400 bottles, 40 by glass and taste) and intriguing roster, highlighting Spanish and South American vintages. Sangrias are lush and fruity, ideal for brunch.

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De Rochefort’s tapas restaurants have a bar, high tables for dining to continue the bar feel and an open kitchen where guests can view the food action. It all flows, he said.