Barcelona is the unique city when it comes to the choice of food: delicious snacks and hearty portions of tapas, and mouth-watering paella. For those on a tight budget, or who are simply craving SV, but are on a restricted budget, you have come to the right place! Take advantage of these insider tips and your pocket won’t be lighter for it – and your taste buds will definitely thank you. We will now look at some good restaurants to eat at in Barcelona that will not necessarily put a dent in your purse.

1. Boqueria Street Market of San Josephe

Sant Josep de La Boqueria or Mercado de Sant Josep La Boqueria is one of the most famous markets in the city catering it from La Rambla. There you can get anything from fruits and vegetables, meat products, and fish. Restaurants also available in the market are quite small food shops where one can easily obtain a snack to gobble while on the go at an affordable price. Daily portion of traditional Catalan food and new world flavors are served at Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria.

2. Can Paixano

Can Paixano, or La Xampanyeria, is a favorite for tapas, beer and champagne drinkers in Barcelona. You should definitely know that this place is one of the best, which serves sparkling wine and sandwiches. Drink cava of very good price, as their sandwiches are sights for sore eyes with varieties of cured meats and cheeses. Then, the cheerful surroundings and quite affordable prices for the meals make Can Paixano a place, which should not be missed in Barcelona.

3. Quimet & Quimet

To taste rather an interesting meal, you should go to Quimet & Quimet. This is a small and quite comfortable bar which serves a great variety of montaditos, that is, the kind of sandwiches that are opened top. These little morsels are tasty and they are produced using the right ingredients for the finest quality. For the codfish montadito or the truffled honey and cheese you can go ahead and have it. Dining at Quimet & Quimet is as insan as stretching the budget, which many would find makes this place perfect for casual eating.

4. Bormuth

Bormuth is a new restaurant, which is placed in the Gothic Quarter. The most unique feature of this place is that they have rather cheap lunch specials. For a fixed amount of money you are able to have a meal which consist of appetizer, the main course and the desert. A preparations of the foods is excellent and in most cases, foods are prepared according to the Mediterranean cuisine. It’s worth trying their seafood paella, so don’t forget about it.

5. Bar del Pla

Bar del Pla is simply a very good tapas bar in the neighborhood which could satisfy the taste buds with good food and service at cheaper price. The array contains numerous types of tapas: the Spanish classic and newly developed ones. Select several forms of dishes for tasting and enojoy the food of Barcelona. It is informal and the personnel is welcoming and cooperative.

6. Maoz

Boy does Maoz deliver on its promise – fresh, quick and inexpensive vegetarian food. This fast food bar is healthy and perfect for a vegetarian and is ideal for lunch. I have tursted them for falafel wraps that come with a number of toppings as a free extra. Replenish your meal using a number of fresh vegetables and sauces and other related condiments of your choice. Maoz is a good choice for vegetarian and vegan tourists, who look for cheap eats.

7. Els Pescadors

Any food connoisseur especially those who loves seafood should set foot on Els Pescadors. Being situated in a district called Poble Nou, this seafood cuisine restaurant provides a lunch menu all day every day at a decent price. Savor seafood – fish, shellfish, and much more to fill your palates. The food also presents a great quality and taste, so Els Pescadors is a great option for a celebratory dinner which does not have to be too pricey.

8. Casa Lolea

Do you want to have some truly Spanish food? Let me recommend you the Casa Lolea. This lovely restaurant prepares its meals and in a rather classic tradition with some adaptations. From lunch specials to tapas and more, we deliver fabulous dishes that won’t pinch your pocket at Casa Lolea. So you should not fail to order their special meal of the house that is sangria wine prepared with love and passion . Due to the warm and friendly atmosphere as well as a more than reasonable price range Casa Lolea is a perfect place for every lover of tasty dishes.

9. La Carassa

The crews at La Carassa are private and have chosen a hidden spot in the Gracia district of the city. One has only to order in advance, and since the team here owns the restaurant, the set menu is never the same two days in a row and includes only seasonal and fresh products. The meal plan and costing of the place consists of a starter, a main course dish, a desert and a drink at an amazingly cheap cost. The dishes are home mad and packed with the flavor of Catalonia and Mediterranean in general. La Carassa is a real people’s place that attracts many clients.

10. Taller de Tapas

Lastly, Taller de Tapas is a local tapas bar serving chains of bars situated in Barcelona. Although it is not as secretly located or as off the beaten path as some of the other locations on this list Taller de Tapas serves good, cheap tapas. Their menu has all the traditional and new generation of tapas dishes. If you will be lucky to visit this café, don’t fail to taste their patatas bravas or their Spanish omelette.

In Conclusion

Barcelona is a city for food lovers but, as you will have seen, you do not need to be a millionaire to enjoy the gastronomy of the Catalan capital. Whether in food markets, street markets, or local small eateries, the customers are privileged to a raw deal when it comes to the expenses they would need to incur. Depending on what mood you are in; you are in a Spanish food mood or an International food mood, Barcelona accommodates everyone and every pocket.