Looking for a fast food in Barcelona?
With tapas bars and paella restaurants on almost every street corner, the city offers amazing Catalan cuisine.
In this article, I wanted to focus on the local fast-food restaurants you can find in Barcelona.
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Fast food in Barcelona: article summary
Fast food in Barcelona: A Tu Bola
"Bola" means "ball" in Spanish, so it's no surprise that all the dishes at A Tu Bola are round in shape. You can choose from "balls" filled with beef, chicken, shrimp or vegan dishes like chickpeas or sweet potato, all prepared with local produce.
Food is freshly prepared in the restaurant's open kitchen and served as a platter, pita or tapa with salad, hummus or cheese.
In the mood for something sweet? Don't miss the chocolate bolas. The homemade lemonade is also worth a detour!
To eat in this place, you have to count :
- About 8 € for a pita, drink and dessert
If you want to get to the A Tu Bola restaurant, you can use public transport. You can take :
- the metro and get off at Fontana station
El Pachuco
Looking for the best nachos in Barcelona? El Pachuco is the place to go. This small Mexican restaurant in El Raval district is always packed. Reservations are not possible, but it's worth the wait.
A plate of nachos includes beans, cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, tomato sauce and chicken, and easily serves as lunch or dinner for two. There are also other Mexican classics on the menu, like tacos, quesadillas and antojitos. And they serve delicious micheladas, which are Mexican beers.
It's the perfect place to relax after a day's walking in the city center, or to start your evening in Barcelona.
For nachos, count :
- 12 €
Fast food in Barcelona: Parking Pizza & Parking Pita
This former l'Eixample is now a popular restaurant for pizza and pita lovers. As you enter the restaurant, you can take a seat at the long table for a pita filled with falafel, chicken or beef. At the back of the restaurant, there's a large space with separate tables for those who prefer pizza.
To get there, I recommend you take the metro and get off at at Tetuan station on the purple L2 line.
The facility opens :
- Every day from 1 to 4 p.m. and 8 to 11 p.m.
Tucco Pasta
One of Barcelona's best fast-food restaurants for fresh pasta. Choose the type of pasta, sauce and ingredients at the counter, grab your drink and wait at your table for the dishes to be served. Everything is made fresh in the little "pasta factory" upstairs.
Vegetable lasagne and ravioli with ricotta, pine nuts and spinach are to die for. For dessert, don't miss the dulce de leche. A real delight!
On site, count :
- 10 € for a menu including pasta, bread, drink and dessert
Tucco Pasta is a restaurant located in Barcelona's Gracia district. To get there from the city center, exit at Diagonal metro station.
Fast food in Barcelona: Koku Kitchen
Ramen, dumplings, Vietnamese Phô, curry and buns. Koku Kitchen serves all kinds of Asian dishes.
The Gothic district is famous for its ramen with chicken, beef or vegetables, served with a sweet or spicy sauce. The one fromEl Born is more varied and also serves Thai curries, dumplings and Chinese ribs.
Visit 15 € for a starter, noodle soup and drink.
You can get there using :
- The metro Jaume I station
Bacoa Burger
Spanish fast-food chain Bacoa has 5 locations in Barcelona, and this may be the best burger you'll find in town.
There's a wide variety of burgers (beef, pork, chicken, vegetarian and vegan) and extra ingredients and salsas, such as homemade pickles, truffle mayonnaise, caramelized onions and the famous sherry mustard. Ask also for patatas bravas and you'll leave totally satisfied.
On the spot, the menu is economical and costs around 10 € for a burger and a drink.
Fast food in Barcelona: Makamaka Beach Burger Café
This beach bar serves salads, burgers (both meat and veg) and probably the best garlic and parmesan fries you'll ever try. In addition to the food, there are also excellent cocktails and ultra-healthy juices on the menu. Best of all, the bar is just a stone's throw from the beach and features a large, colorful terrace.
On sunny days, there's always a queue outside. In winter, they organize fun activities like quizzes, where vou can win your meal.
As for prices, expect to pay 15 € for a burger, fries and a drink. A price that remains reasonable considering the quality of the meal!
Barcelona has many quality fast-food restaurants. Far from the big American chains, you're bound to find what you're looking for on the city streets!
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