I have family in this town. Knowing my ancestry I was ask to go dine here. Was my second time in Houston but first time to enjoy it properly. Barcelona was no deception. I am often critical of native food overseas. Portions, atmosphere and even (although not tried this time) occasional great surprises; wine pairing is exceptional and from peers feedback, the cocktails did not disappoint either. B (our server) and the management courteous greetings are commendable. In addition, having a Valet P next door is a plus as this area is probably quite expensive to park otherwise. So yeah. I was impressed and annotate it for future visits.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Paella, Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, Patatas Bravas
Jesús Ampueda
Very good atmosphere, I recommend it to drink, hang out and have a snack, we went to dinner out of urgency, convenience and proximity and we really had an excellent time. Good food, tapas and drinks.
Parking: It's leaving the key The guys are very attentive (please tip them!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Paella, Tapas
ginger lovestrand
I LOVE BRADLEY & JESSIE!!! VISIT THEM AT THE BAR!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ezequiel Salinas
Tapas are fantastic. Priced bourbon is delicious. Atmosphere is very nice with great service. Second time there for Sunday brunch and would go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gambas Al Ajillo, Tapas
Gregg Gebetsberger
For an experience that feels unique and so much richer than the usual, you have to try this place. The waitstaff are friendly, helpful and engaging, which is a nice contrast to the dark, almost brooding atmosphere inside. The noise level could bother some people but the 2 times I've been here it seemed very manageable to me, and I'm generally not very tolerant of noisy restaurants. A must-have cocktail is the Bourbon Spice Rack. It's not overly sweet, though to be sure you can ask them to reduce the sweetness, but the hint of cardamom in this drink is exactly perfect. Trust me on this one. They have an excellent variety of tapas ranging from the traditional tortilla de patatas, to octopus, to small pork medallians as well as some vegetarian options. My friend and I each had a cocktail and split a bottle of wine, and shared about 5 tapas, and the total came to around $60ish per person which included the tip and we did not leave hungry. For a place with a great atmosphere, excellent waitstaff, and food of this quality, $60ish per person is a serious bargain!
Vegetarian options: There are tapas available that are all-vegetable, but I would ask the waitstaff if there are any animal oils or products in the dish before ordering.
The food is excellent, and the service is amazing!! Really European quality food, no question at all about that. And the people are so nice, the music is good and the place feels really vibrant
Kid-friendliness: Great place to come with kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Caponata, Striped Bass Crudo, Gambas Al Ajillo, Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, Fish, Tapas, Scallops, Octopus
Erik Herrera
Comfy Spanish wine bar located right across from Agora (in case you want coffee after). Great food & service from our server Matthew. He was knowledgeable and really patient with us as my gf has a gluten allergy. He even took the time to highlight all the GF-free options on a menu. Definitely coming back to this spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caleb Richers
The food was exceptional, with generous portions that truly impressed me. From the moment I arrived, I felt transported to Spain, thanks to the wonderful atmosphere. The service was quick and attentive, and the dishes were authentic yet had their own unique flair. This has quickly become my favorite spot to eat in Houston!
Barcelona is a place I was excited to try with friends for a Happy Hour on Labor Day. Experience quickly turned upsetting right upon entry as we were trying to walk to meet our friend already seated at a table. Not sure if the guy was a manager or not but he refused to let us pass around him to meet her not once but twice even though we were pointing to the table and verbalizing where we were going. Everyone knows you wait to be seated at any establishment. His actions was unnecessary. We were uncomfortable after seating and it was hard to enjoy the wine and tapas. I will not be patronizing this place or refer anyone I know here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Recommended dishes: Tapas, Patatas Bravas
albert navetta
It was fine. Tapas were all good and the drinks were great. The flan was probably the best thing, super dense, creamy, really pleasant texture
Great welcoming, great food, great service, great drinks. Need I say more...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tapas, Scallops, Octopus
McKay USA
Excellent food and service. The ambiance is right up my alley. Our servers were extremely knowledgeable about wine. Despite randomly wandering in after the street market, we were treated as if we were celebrating a special occasion. The ricotta is incredible and the celeriac was a surprising favorite. Their basque cheesecake is dreamy. Highly recommend a visit to Barcelona Houston.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tapas
Jordan
My experience was absolutely amazing the tapas and wine were amazing my favorite would have to be the croquettes they were so freaking good. The servers Sheri and Nonnie were both phenomenal really attentive and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. I will most definitely be coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas Hunt
Had the Aparativo charcuterie board and some wine and it was excellent. I also cannot speak highly enough of our servers, Bee and Zoe were attentive and gave great recommendations that help us find wines that were perfectly suited to our tastes! Will definitely be dining here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie, Patatas Bravas
Julian Vargas
Wow! Wow! Wow! Great list of wines and tapas are on point, the service is impecable and the ambience is awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Focaccia, Gambas Al Ajillo, Tapas, Octopus, Patatas Bravas
I have family in this town. Knowing my ancestry I was ask to go dine here. Was my second time in Houston but first time to enjoy it properly. Barcelona was no deception. I am often critical of native food overseas. Portions, atmosphere and even (although not tried this time) occasional great surprises; wine pairing is exceptional and from peers feedback, the cocktails did not disappoint either. B (our server) and the management courteous greetings are commendable. In addition, having a Valet P next door is a plus as this area is probably quite expensive to park otherwise. So yeah. I was impressed and annotate it for future visits.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Paella, Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, Patatas Bravas
Very good atmosphere, I recommend it to drink, hang out and have a snack, we went to dinner out of urgency, convenience and proximity and we really had an excellent time. Good food, tapas and drinks.
Parking: It's leaving the key
The guys are very attentive (please tip them!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Paella, Tapas
I LOVE BRADLEY & JESSIE!!! VISIT THEM AT THE BAR!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tapas are fantastic. Priced bourbon is delicious. Atmosphere is very nice with great service. Second time there for Sunday brunch and would go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gambas Al Ajillo, Tapas
For an experience that feels unique and so much richer than the usual, you have to try this place. The waitstaff are friendly, helpful and engaging, which is a nice contrast to the dark, almost brooding atmosphere inside. The noise level could bother some people but the 2 times I've been here it seemed very manageable to me, and I'm generally not very tolerant of noisy restaurants. A must-have cocktail is the Bourbon Spice Rack. It's not overly sweet, though to be sure you can ask them to reduce the sweetness, but the hint of cardamom in this drink is exactly perfect. Trust me on this one. They have an excellent variety of tapas ranging from the traditional tortilla de patatas, to octopus, to small pork medallians as well as some vegetarian options. My friend and I each had a cocktail and split a bottle of wine, and shared about 5 tapas, and the total came to around $60ish per person which included the tip and we did not leave hungry. For a place with a great atmosphere, excellent waitstaff, and food of this quality, $60ish per person is a serious bargain!
Vegetarian options: There are tapas available that are all-vegetable, but I would ask the waitstaff if there are any animal oils or products in the dish before ordering.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Caponata, Focaccia, Tapas, Roasted Cauliflower, Octopus, Patatas Bravas
The food is excellent, and the service is amazing!! Really European quality food, no question at all about that. And the people are so nice, the music is good and the place feels really vibrant
Kid-friendliness: Great place to come with kids
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Caponata, Striped Bass Crudo, Gambas Al Ajillo, Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, Fish, Tapas, Scallops, Octopus
Comfy Spanish wine bar located right across from Agora (in case you want coffee after). Great food & service from our server Matthew. He was knowledgeable and really patient with us as my gf has a gluten allergy. He even took the time to highlight all the GF-free options on a menu. Definitely coming back to this spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was exceptional, with generous portions that truly impressed me. From the moment I arrived, I felt transported to Spain, thanks to the wonderful atmosphere. The service was quick and attentive, and the dishes were authentic yet had their own unique flair. This has quickly become my favorite spot to eat in Houston!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Focaccia, Tapas, Roasted Cauliflower, Octopus, Patatas Bravas
Barcelona is a place I was excited to try with friends for a Happy Hour on Labor Day. Experience quickly turned upsetting right upon entry as we were trying to walk to meet our friend already seated at a table. Not sure if the guy was a manager or not but he refused to let us pass around him to meet her not once but twice even though we were pointing to the table and verbalizing where we were going. Everyone knows you wait to be seated at any establishment.
His actions was unnecessary. We were uncomfortable after seating and it was hard to enjoy the wine and tapas. I will not be patronizing this place or refer anyone I know here.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Recommended dishes: Tapas, Patatas Bravas
It was fine. Tapas were all good and the drinks were great. The flan was probably the best thing, super dense, creamy, really pleasant texture
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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Great welcoming, great food, great service, great drinks. Need I say more...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tapas, Scallops, Octopus
Excellent food and service. The ambiance is right up my alley. Our servers were extremely knowledgeable about wine. Despite randomly wandering in after the street market, we were treated as if we were celebrating a special occasion. The ricotta is incredible and the celeriac was a surprising favorite. Their basque cheesecake is dreamy. Highly recommend a visit to Barcelona Houston.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tapas
My experience was absolutely amazing the tapas and wine were amazing my favorite would have to be the croquettes they were so freaking good. The servers Sheri and Nonnie were both phenomenal really attentive and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. I will most definitely be coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the Aparativo charcuterie board and some wine and it was excellent. I also cannot speak highly enough of our servers, Bee and Zoe were attentive and gave great recommendations that help us find wines that were perfectly suited to our tastes! Will definitely be dining here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie, Patatas Bravas
Wow! Wow! Wow!
Great list of wines and tapas are on point, the service is impecable and the ambience is awesome
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Focaccia, Gambas Al Ajillo, Tapas, Octopus, Patatas Bravas
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