{"id":8345,"date":"2018-09-06T11:42:18","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T09:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourbarcelonafoodtours.com\/?p=8345"},"modified":"2022-02-25T19:29:19","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T19:29:19","slug":"esqueixada-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/esqueixada-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Foodie Guide: Where to Find the Best Esqueixada in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
Catalonia\u2019s answer to the popular Latin American fish dish is a must-try for anyone visiting Barcelona. Made with salt cod, peppers, onions, tomatoes, olives and vinegar, there\u2019s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day. Sound good? Here\u2019s where you\u2019ll find some of the best <\/span>esqueixada <\/span><\/i>in Barcelona!<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Photo Credit: @sibirita_ on Instagram, Text Overlay: Devour Barcelona Food Tours<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n As the restaurant\u2019s Catalan name implies, locals love <\/span>El Pebrot i el Petit Cargol<\/span><\/a> for one thing above all: their snails! However, their excellent <\/span>esqueixada <\/span><\/i>comes in a close second. Beautifully arranged on the plate, the dish exemplifies the care and attention to detail that goes into it. They use cod with just the perfect amount of salt; fresh, grated tomato, and balsamic vinegar to give it a unique touch. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Address<\/i><\/b>: <\/span><\/i>Carrer d’Alcolea, 18<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A rustic classic in <\/span>Gracia<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Taverna el Glop<\/span><\/a> will transport you to the old-world Catalan countryside. Here, they focus on returning to the simple roots of Catalan cuisine<\/a>: ingredients fresh from the farm and sea, masterfully combined into unforgettable dishes. You\u2019ll feel as if you\u2019ve been transported far from the busy city as you chow down on traditional fare, including some of the best <\/span>esqueixada <\/span><\/i>in Barcelona. They take care to use only the highest quality <\/span>bacalao <\/span><\/i>(cod), so you can be sure you\u2019re eating the best of the best.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Address<\/i><\/b>: <\/span><\/i>Carrer de Sant Llu\u00eds, 24<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Tucked away in the Gothic Quarter, this unassuming little restaurant may not look like much from the outside. However, beyond its doors, La Vinateria del Call<\/a> holds a wonderland of fabulous Catalan cuisine. They source everything from local producers as much as possible, including the ingredients that make up some of the best <\/span>esqueixada <\/span><\/i>in Barcelona. Another claim to fame: they are supposedly the oldest wine bar in Barcelona, so be sure to order a glass from their excellent menu, which places a heavy focus on local wines from Catalonia.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Address<\/i><\/b>: <\/span><\/i>Carrer de Sant Dom\u00e8nec del Call, 9<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
El Pebrot i el Petit Cargol<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Taverna el Glop<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
La Vinateria del Call<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Cal Pep<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n