Found this restaurant on Michelin Guide and they have a Michelin Bib Gourmand rating - I filtered by lowest cost in the app btw. I got a reservation for the communal table and we shared the table with another family from out of town. The food was amazing and the staff was courteous. The menu was divided into cold/hot tapas, specialties, and meat - there might be one or two more sections but I forgot to take a picture of the menu. We ordered the beef tenderloin chunks with garlic (5 stars), razor clams (5 stars), courgette blossoms (5 stars), bread with tomato (4 stars), tuna tartar (3 stars), Russian salad (3 stars), octopus with seaweed and ham (3 stars), the bomba (3 stars), frozen truffle (3 stars), and Catalan custard (4 stars). I want to be clear that 3 stars isn't bad, it's decent but not what I was expecting. If you're from California and frequent sushi bars, stay away from all tuna tar tar in general. The octopus was a bit on the salty side and there are Korean influences and California is full of these kinds of dishes. So stay away from fusion food in general when in Spain. I now realize I'm more satisfied with the traditional tapas because we don't get that at home. It does not mean that the fusion dishes were no good here. Everything rated 5 star is freaking delicious. We actually got two orders of the beef tenderloin. Also the Russian salad is more like a potato salad with crab, tuna, and eggs - no veggies.

Amazing spot in the Eixample neighborhood, packed with locals and tourists alike. Make a reservation as it gets packed quickly (or alternatively show up "early" at 7pm and get a spot). The restaurant specializes in seafood and has Spanish / fusion dishes which are all absolutely amazing. We came twice during our 2 week trip because we quickly fell in love with the food and ambience. Our favorites were the "Obama" croquettes, razor clams, octopus and tuna with nori. The seafood here is so fresh but can be a bit pricey for the simple dishes (eg., razor clams). Worth it if you love the seafood cooked to perfection, but not if you're looking for something more. Their fancier dishes (eg., octopus or tuna with nori) are an explosion of flavors. I was hesitant to get the tuna as it sounds like a typical fusion dish you'd get in a Japanese restaurant in the states but it's a combination of flavors with a slight kick at the end that are absolutely mindblowing. The only part of my meal that I didn't enjoy was the end, but only because that meant there was no more food! Will definitely be back next time I'm in Barcelona.

I forgot where I found out about this restaurant but I was so glad I made my way here! I was a solo diner but the waiter took good care of me. The Obama croquette is filled with cuttlefish stuffing and it was so good! I ordered one but I can easily eat another one, but there were so many other things I wanted to try on the menu. The beef tartare was standard, doesn't really standout but it was good nevertheless. The foie gras came with some nuts and it was a good balance, very delicious as well. And I still wanted to try one more dish but the waiter told me the item I wanted to order was too much for myself, so he recommend me to order another smaller item. Which I didn't really enjoy because I thought it was a meatball but it ended up being a fried fritter as well. And he underestimated my appetite because I definitely could've ate more. I will be back for the Obama and their other items!

This tapas bar was recommended by our hotel, and we are so glad we went! Waited for about 30 minutes outside with no reservation, but they offer you drink service while you wait. Victor was our waiter, and he was great. Service is excellent. We started with Potatas bravas, that comes with spicy mayo and hot sauce, which came out at the same time as the big spicy meatball. Which I don't believe actually has meat in it but it was delicious. Tomato bread was great. Scallops were good, but the tuna tataki was the star of the meal. The steak bites are served sizzling hot and cooked to perfection. Restaurant is upbeat, fast paced and worth your time. Tiramisu was amazing! Wish we had more time to go back again and try more of the menu.

We had some of the best tapas in Barcelona. Refresh, anchovies, lightly battered and fried with just a little lemon juice were amazing. We also had the tuna belly and tomato salad with marinated garlic and onion vinaigrette. Mind blowing highly recommend this place.

Paco Meralgo was our first meal upon landing in Barcelona, and I'm so glad it was because it really set the tone for our trip. We had a reservation, thankfully, because the place filled up real quick after opening. And they noted that my partner has a gluten intolerance, providing an allergens menu so we could be sure of which dishes he could and could not have; always super appreciated, especially when traveling! Additionally, all of the staff were so friendly and helpful, happy to make recommendations as far as the most popular/their favorite dishes, and the amount of food we were ordering. As chronic over-orderers, this was extremely helpful for us. We ended up getting oysters, patatas bravas (not safe for gluten intolerance, but I inhaled these babies myself), seasonal vegetables with romesco, grilled razor clams, and grilled octopus. Everything was excellent, but the octopus in particular was absolutely incredible. One of the best-cooked octopuses I've ever consumed, and the thin piece of iberico lardo on top added an amazing flavor. My partner says that the octopus is in conversation for the single best bite we ate on our whole two-week trip across Europe. The space itself is very nice; definitely a bit cramped, but that's not too uncommon throughout Barcelona, we found. It's pretty casual with a very lively ambience to it. Everyone was happily chatting away and seemingly enjoying their experience! Would definitely recommend hitting Paco Meralgo if you're in the area, and a reservation would probably be a good idea.

If you have to pick one place to eat tapas and you're visiting, this should be the one. They have a wide variety of options, you will definitely find something you like. Their wine list is extensive and delectable sangrias! We ate all possible croquettes, meat all, fresh salmon and Tuna tartar (must try), scallops, carn brioche and everything was delicious.

Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to Paco Meralgo. We came in on a Thursday night and it wasn't quite packed yet, but does get more full later on at night. So I'd say get an early reservation to beat the crowds. Every worker we encountered was great. Gave us great options to try as we were indecisive. I like the layout of the restaurant because the seating is spread out and in different parts of the restaurant. I also like that the restroom are upstairs. I have to say their food is a bit on the pricey side for tapas BUT for the quality you are getting it's worth it. First, their drink menu is great and they don't skimp on the alcohol. I had a bottle of wine which paired well with our meal. Now the food. Hands down the best patata bravas we've had in Spain so far (and we've had them with each meal). The sauce that they use is what makes amazing. Don't miss out on them. We got the ribeye and it was cooked perfectly! Now the dessert. This had to be one of the best desserts I've had. We had the French toast and I wasn't sure what would come out but let me tell you get this. It was the best thing I've had - it's so hard to describe. So go in and try it lol. The tiramisu was also great. This is a great treat yourself meal!

Paco Meralgo shows up with some frequency in travel publications as an excellent option for tapas in the neighborhood, so my wife, brother in law, and I decided to eat lunch here our first day in Barcelona. The atmosphere feels bright and open with large windows looking out onto the street and clean white tile punctuating both sides of the dining room. The crowd comprised mostly locals and we were the only tourists in the restaurant. Our waiter spoke English fluently and helped us with ordering. He also coursed out the meal at a comfortable pace, which prevented us from over ordering and over eating. The tapas here tasted excellent. Highlights included the black squid ink croquettes, the surprisingly spicy patatas bravas, the fresh red tuna tartar, rustic pan con tomate, and the creamy crab brioche. The only tapa of the 6ish we ordered that fell flat was the doughy and bland cuttlefish meatball. Prices here run slightly more expensive than the typical tapas restaurant, but the quality is high and overall we felt good value. If you are staying in this part of Eixample, Paco Meralgo is a worthy option for a leisurely tapas meal.

Came as a solo walk in on a Friday night. The place was booming. There's two floors and most seats had groups enjoying the company over some tasty cuisine. They were able to seat me fairly quickly which was nice considering how busy it was. The food: please do yourself a favor and get the tuna tartare. This came as a recommendation and did not disappoint. I was offered tomato bread with it, which was a solid paring. Also got the patatas bravas which came with this delicious hot sauce pairing. Portions are reasonable. If you come with a group, pick up a few items and some wine. You'll be golden. Service and food was very quick. Will be back when I'm in Barcelona again!