Taller de Tapas was highly recommended as an inexpensive yet very good place for Tapas. With five locations in Barcelona, we settled down at the location in Eixample where we dined al fresco at shady tables on a tree-lined boulevard.  After a long day of exploring everything Guadi, we happily started our meal with a pitcher of Sangria and enjoyed some people watching as we sipped our refreshing libation. First I have to share our amazement that no one at this lovely outdoor cafe was using cell phones nor were they smoking. An unusual happening and unlike any other part of Europe I've ever visited. Was it a lucky coincidence or is the lifestyle of Barcelona?


As we made it half-way through our pitcher, the waiter starting bringing our selected dishes, all of which were absolutely delicious.


We started with an order of Catalan bread, which is country bread, slightly toasted rubbed with a bit of garlic and a ripe tomato. Next we had:

Pulpo a la Gallega
Galician Styled Braised Octopus with Parika and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Ham Croquettes


Brocheta de Langostinos con Alioli
Grilled Langostine Skewer with Garlic Mayonnaise

Virutas de Alcachofas Naturales Cujientes
Crispy Fried Artichoke Shavings


Cordero del Pirineo al horno con romero y tomillo
Slow roasted Pyrenees Lamb with Rosemary and Thyme

Based on our experience, I would recommend Taller de Tapas as a good place to have lunch or a pre-dinner snack.