13 Oct Quick Guide to Barcelona’s Best Street Food Stalls
This year, the street food craze in Barcelona is at its peak, and it seems like it will not go away any time soon. Considering the popularity of All Those, EatStreet and Paolo Alto, carrying the torch and lighting the way for the growing obsession with delicious food with a small price tag, and since there is a growing number of street food stalls that are going above and beyond with their offerings, we have gathered our list of some of the best street food stalls in the city of Barcelona.
Rooftop Smokehouse
The catch with this one is in the name, because it combines two of the most popular gastronomic trends that have been present in the city in recent times. Rooftop Smokehouse provides the people of Barcelona with creative street food that has a distinctive smoky taste.
There are several interesting flavors with this food, a distinctive, Modern British one and even Scandi, and this is what makes them stand out from the others. They also have a wide range of produce and it includes duck breast, pastrami, octopus and more, which are all carefully smoked to perfection and served together with a section of homemade cured treats like pickles.
If you simply cannot get enough of their smoky dishes, you can now grab a seat at their Pastrami Bar which opened their doors in December 2015, and wash it all down with a cocktail. You can find them at EatStreet, All Those, and their own venue The Pastrami Bar / Paradiso, as we already mentioned above.
Bánh Mì
Those of you who are already familiar with this authentic Vietnamese street food stall, will be aware of the catch that lies in the name Bánh Mì. Their iconic sandwiches are served in a French-style baguette, which is a popular Vietnamese essential, the origins of which lie in this country’s colonial past.
It is packed with flavor and bursting with color. With the base of tofu or pork, supplemented with pickles, cilantro and spring onion, and it is up to you to choose how far you will take it with their iconic spicy sriracha sauce. You can find Bánh Mì at Vermut Solidario, EatStreet and other local events across Barcelona.
EL MEX by La Cocina Palpita
EL MEX is considered to be something of a household name in the Barcelona street food world, and it was founded by a duo of chef Mat and Juliana, who are also owners of Barcelona-based artisanal food catering company called La Cocina Palpita.
EL MEX is inspired by the vibrant flavors of South-American street food and offers choices that are mouthwatering like tacos, nachos and quesadillas. But, on some occasions, you can also find La Cocina Palpita, offering a menu that is more European. During those occasions, the French heritage of the owner finds a way to make itself present, whether that was in the form of duck confit or French oysters.
So, whatever you decide to try, you will receive an artisan feel that will be filled with those special touches that make all the difference. If you are wondering how you can find them, you can try looking for them at the Lost & Found market, All Those, and during other events across Barcelona, like one-off events, open days, etc.
Chivuo’s
These days, Chivuo’s is better known for their popular venue in Gràcia and for their latest addition in Raval, but their roots are firmly grounded in the street food scene, and can also be found at many street food events across Barcelona.
They roll with a tagline “slow street food and craft beer” and this certainly goes a long way towards summarizing what this street food stall is all about. Imagine classic “burgers and a beer”, but imagine something even better, homemade burgers, artisan beers and only prime ingredients. Make sure to try a mean tuna melt, because this is something you won’t easily find anywhere else in Barcelona. To find them, go to Chivuo’s Gràcia, Raval, EatStreet, All Those, the BCN Beer Festival, etc.
Caravan Made
This food stall is specialized in carefully crafted artisan buns and sandwiches of different types and Caravan Made is a name you need to look out for when it comes to Barcelona’s street food scene. They adapt their offerings to the seasons, but there are certain classics and regular features that are worth trying any time of the year.
Caravan Made is a brainchild of Javi and Silvia. Javi has worked in the world-famous El celler de Can Roca before he have decided to open something on his own. This powerful duo is conquering the street food scene in Barcelona with the help of their emblematic “caravan”. You can find this caravan in Paolo Alto, EatStreet, Vermut Solidario, etc.
This was our selection of best street food stalls in Barcelona, where you will have the opportunity to try delicious and gourmet meals. Make sure to try them all, because you will receive a gastronomic experience that will trigger all of your senses. Bon Appetite!
