Best Street food in Barcelona

Food is likely to be a big part of any trip to Barcelona. Many people chose to get a vacation rental in Spain simply to try some of the delicious delicacies on offer. Although not well known for its street food, Barcelona has some delicious street eats that shouldn’t be missed.

In recent years the street food scene has taken the city by storm. Although restaurant food has continued to grow more refined and complex, this new scene has come with the aim of injecting some simplicity into local dining in the city. If you plan on spending much of your evening in your villa in Barcelona, then simply grabbing some dinner on the go could be the best option.

Mercat de la Boqueria

Located on the bustle La Rambla, this market is the most popular in Barcelona, offering a huge range of fresh food. It is a fantastic place to grab a bite to eat if you can find a place to sit at one of the many counter tops. From simple salads and sandwiches to snack cones and fresh juices, you can find it all here.

EL MEX

El Mex is a bit of a household name when it comes to Barcelona street food. Inspired by South American flavours. The company doesn’t have a set location in the city, but if you get a Barcelona vacation rental around a special event or festival, then you are sure to find El Mex across the city.

Rooftop Smokehouse

This venue provides creative street food, their range of meats, from pastrami to duck breast to octopus, are all smoked to perfection and served with a range of pickled side dishes. You can find them at Eat Street and in their own Venue of Pastrami Bar/ Paradiso.

Caravan made

As the name suggest, all of these crafty sandwiches are served directly out the back of a ‘caravan’ in many locations around the city. Their offerings change with the seasons, so you can rest assured there will always be something new and exciting to try.