El Quim de la Boqueria

Husband was daring enough to get the squid – he almost chickened out, but went for it because Phil said to do it. He was so glad he did! Said it was his favorite meal in Spain. I went for something less daring, but still amazing.

What can I say? Probably top 5 top places I ate in Barcelona! Came here around 1130 am on a Tuesday. Started getting crowded around 1pm. Check off list type of menu was very convenient. Started with the croquettes! Probably the best I ever had. Crispy on the outside and warm and gooey in the inside. Baby octopus with eggs was good but slightly overpriced and overwhelmed. Don’t get me wrong… it was good but portion was also a bit less than what I thought. Highlight of the meal was the mushrooms over egg and Foie gras! They nailed it! Lots of flavor and just damn awesome. Next time, I’m trying the bull’s tail risotto! Oh, and they take credit card!

This place is a must eat when visiting Barcelona! A hidden gem in Boqueria market. The setting is bar style. The place is always packed with people and you have to stand behind Those seated and wait for them to finish to take their place. It’s like
musical chairs. The wait can be long depending on the time of the day. The market is packed with people so it gets very crowded.
Everything we ordered was scrumptious. The sangria is a must have. Probably the best I’ve ever had. Fried Artichoke was delicious and crunchy. They are known for their fried eggs and I tried the one with mushrooms. Amazing! My favorite was the shrimp! It was cooked to perfection and the broth was full of flavors!
If I had more time I would have dined their again. They don’t take American Express!

Loved it! Everything about our lunch at El Quim was delicious. We had Cava and hot tea which were both great, there’s something to drink for everyone. Our first plate was the scallops. They were big and flavorful, there was 3 and they were presented very nicely. Best scallops we had in Barcelona! Next we had the grilled asparagus. It tasted great and was wrapped in Spanish ham. Lastly we got the potatoes with a spicy sauce, like everything else they were very tasty. On top of the great food, the service was perfect. Everything came out fast, hot and with a smile! A must visit if you’re at La Boqueria, definitely worth a wait during busy times.

This is a MUST-​GO at the Boqueria Market, and definitely worth the hype, there is a large selection, and the products are fresh, and tasty. One of my favorite is the «Saltejat de bolets variats amb foie caramel-​litzat” — caramelized foie gras, with fried egg on mushrooms. The oysters are also delicious.

Probably the best tapas we had in Barcelona, the shrimp, green peppers, sunchoke chips, eggs were all great! This place does get crowded so be prepared to wait, but the food is really fresh and tasty

So good and so fresh. This place is slammed in the weekends, so either get your vacationing self up when the market opens, or come on a weekday. It’s still a crapshoot to get a seat at the bar, so just hover around someone who looks to be almost done. I had: fresh squeezed orange juice, fried eggs with tender tender tender baby squid, squid ink, chili and olive oil sauce, and fresh baguette for sopping up the leftovers. Amazing. You almost never go wrong with the specialty of the house. The DC had a more traditional fried egg and jamón breakfast. Pretty amazing as well.

Definitely worth the hype. I tried the patatas bravas, baby squid with egg and the ham and egg dishes. All super good. Great service and at least one of the staff speak English.

Definitely need to check this place out! We came for lunch, and it took us a while to get seated, definitely a popular destination not only for tourists but locals as well. You have to stand by the bar stools and watch out for your seat, there were 3 of us so it was harder to find seats together.
We tried the seafood sampler and their signature dish — the eggs with baby squid. The seafood platter was amazing! It had razor clams, shrimp, mussels… Oh my god! It was delish. The baby squid on the other hand though, didn’t hit the spot at all. I thought it was a little bland, I’m not sure but that’s one of their more popular dishes so we decided to try it.
This was definitely a good experience, I love the workers, they were very enthusiastic! It is a little pricey though but worth it!

We came here twice on our last visit to Barcelona… El Quim is irresistible! We loved everything we tried and some of our favorite items include the Razor Clams, the Potatoes with special sauce, and the Ham. My mouth waters just revisiting the tastes as I write this review and post the pictures. Also, the owner we met was so friendly & he recognized that we had come back twice, which always adds to the restaurant experience.
Tip: Check out Nextflix’s show «I’ll Have What Phil’s Having» from the food aficionado & writer of «Everyone Loves Raymond» to see his visit to El Quim for brunch!
Tip: Leave yourself extra time to stroll the market & enjoy its atmosphere.

They’re known for their fried egg with squid dish (huevos con chipirones). The egg is runny, and nothing tastes better than a dish with a runny yolk. I came here since it was recommended to me and it didn’t disappoint. I love squid (even the non-​fried calamari kind) and it was amazing. This was the best squid I’ve ever had. You will pay a bit more for the dish — around 20 euros — but totally worth it!
The sandwiches and patatas bravas were also really good.

A crowded wait at peak lunch times but well worth it! The portions are huge so order conservatively. Everything we had was amazing!
1. Croquettes– best I had in Barcelona! Light not too fried and oily tasting. Absolutely perfect! 4 euro
2. Mushroom & foie gras tower– seared foie gras was perfect. A little greasy but soooooo delicious nonetheless. Like eating at a 5 star restaurant! 23,50 euro for this dish
3. Iberian ham fed acorns 16 euro– not my favorite and too pricey

This is an absolute must if you go to Barcelona. The market which this food stand is located is a great place to visit but my destination is El Quim. It’s like getting high end food in a food stall. The two dishes that really stood out were the wild mushrooms topped with a fried egg and seared foie gras, and steak topped with black truffles. Amazing taste and cooked perfectly. Getting a seat is a bit challenging but if you hover and order a drink while you wait, the staff usually will help you claim a seat. The food is really good and the staff is friendly.

OMG.
Best tapas of my life. The cooks and waiters are amazing. You MUST order the baby squids with eggs. It’s absolutely perfect.

The papas brava were amazing and so were the garlic shrimp, little Thai chiles snuck up on me a couple times. Service was awesome.

Very good and wide selection of tapas, in particular, the small squids were very tasty. However, I found this place a little too pricey.

I would definitely come back here again, but with others so I can order and share more.
I arrived here super early so there was no wait or anyone for that matter. Look, I’m used to eating a hearty breakfast by 8−9AM so that’s what I did.
FOOD: Baby squids and eggs, their signature. A healthy portion of food, a little bit oversalted for my taste, but still pretty good. I also got the razor clams as I love razor clams, pretty delicious, but I definitely had some grits in mine. They needed to wash it more. Surprisingly, the other stand nearby had a much better plate of razor clams so I was kind of disappointed given this place’s hype.
SERVICE: Direct, forward, but fast and efficient. I was more adequately warned about service being a bit cold and direct here so it didn’t bother me at all. The one guy I had did start cracking a smile towards the end with me.
AMBIANCE: Its in the Boqueria, you’re not here for fine dining, but hearty quality local food. During the peak hours of the Boqueria, it is definitely hectic and crowded. If you’re able to get up early and have a large breakfast, than beat the crowd and come here when they open! I did it and am glad I got to enjoy my time while eating delicious food.
PRICING: Surprisingly a little more expensive than expected for farmer’s market stand food. Some of the items were easily over 15 – 20 Euros for a dish which adds up quickly when you want to try variety of items.
There are menus in English, just ask and they’ll give you one.

What an amazing place to visit while at the market. We were able to scout out seats at prime lunch time (1:30pm) without a problem. We ordered the spicy potatoes, baby squid with fried eggs and tripe. The dishes came with a basket of bread. Although the food isn’t cheap — baby squid was 19.5 euro, the drinks were cheap — table white or red for 3 euro. It was a fun spot to go too. We absolutely love the dishes.
The squid with eggs was amazing — excellent flavor, fresh, cooked just right. The runny eggs and juice from cooking the squid was awesome while soaking it up with the crusty bread. The tripe was also full of flavor and a whole plate full.
Overall a really fun place to go. Cool experience and good food, little pricy but well worth it

You must come here for breakfast for the baby octopus over eggs! Order some espresso and you are set! I will dream about this breakfast for a long, long time!

I ordered the BocaQUIM even though my seat mates were eating everything from fish and eggs with beer, to chocolate desserts with coffee and cognac! It’s wonderful to eat with people who will eat and drink anything they like at 11 AM :)
The BocaQUIM may be the best hot sandwich I have ever eaten! It’s the perfect brunch combination of toasted bread, caramelized onion with Modena balsamic, asparagus, egg, and pork loin. I’m craving it again!
For only 6.50 EUROS or about $ 7.50, it was quite large and I only finished this because it was so good, and also because I had a wonderful glass of natural cava with it for under 4 EUROS or $ 5 USD. Most of their other specialties are in the 20 Euro range but they are generous servings and my neighbors at the counter all finished their dishes with relish. I had already devoured half the sandwich by the time they delivered my glass:)

Ce tout petit restaurant auquel on s’attable littéralement en direct, sur de hauts tabourets, en plein milieu de l’effervescence du marché de la Boqueria, est une pépite légèrement brute mais aux facettes «insensées» !
Certes, il faut apprécier les allers et venues, le brouhaha léger, la foule…
Mais !
Le patron (qui a 26 ans de marché… connaît ses produits, ses fournisseurs, son atmosphère, a un agréable bagout et sait ce qu’est un accueil chaleureux) propose une liste insondable de tapas et entrées absolument divins: les huitres sont les meilleures que j’ai jamais mangées (3,5 euros l’unité), le boudin noir est excellent (accompagné d’oignions légèrement frits), les croquettes croustillantes et moelleuses (1 euro l’unité), les chips d’artichaut sont surprenants, le risotto à la queue de boeuf est une tuerie (et je pèse mes mots) !!! C’est servi bien chaud et ça, c’est un détail primordial.
Les plats sont aux alentours de 20 euros. Mais les produits sont de qualité, les cuissons maîtrisées, l’assaisonnement simple et équilibré. Vous né serez pas déçus des découvertes ou des classiques que vous y dégusterez.
Quant au vin, blanc ou rouge (environ ¾ euros le verre généreusement servi) et la bière sont à bonne température. Parfaits accompagnements…
Bref, le chef est un homme passionné, entouré d’une équipe au taquet qui donne vie à un endroit avec du caractère et du relief.
Vous voudrez tout cocher pour commander ! On né peut s’empêcher de vouloir tout goûter. On doit alors gérer et supporter la nécessité de se réfréner. C’est ainsi… Ce sera le plus dur… La note s’allongera inévitablement mais ça en vaut la peine !
Prenez le risqué !

Si vous né connaissez pas encore le marché de la Boqueria, cela reste l’un des endroits incontournable à Barcelone pour tous les passionnés de nourriture du monde. On me rétorquera que cela est devenu très touristique et cher mais néanmoins il faut y venir pour s’imprégner de cette ambiance unique et évidement admirer tous les produits qui y ont en vente. Une idée aussi pour se faire une idée des prix et peut-​être acheter dans un autre marché le produit équivalent mais à moindres frais. Oui… il y a des bars à tapas, des endroits où l’on peut manger fruits et autres produits mais souvent il y a un côté un peu faussé… Quelques exceptions à tout cela et l’une d’entre elle, c’est obligatoirement «El Quim de la Boqueria «. Ce n’est pas vraiment un bar à tapas tel que l’on voit un peu partout mais plutôt ce que l’on pourrait qualifier de bar-​restaurant.
Vous n’allez probablement pas en croire vos yeux… Un bar oui… derrière quelques plats sur plusieurs niveaux dans des vitrines et derrière huit cuisiniers qui travaillent probablement dans 8 à 9 mètres carrés si pas moins…
Cela tourne dans tous les sens… bruit de casseroles, flammes qui lèchent à certains moments le plafond… Cela n’arrête pas de préparer de manière continue d’innombrables assiettes pour celles et ceux qui se trouvent derrière le bar. Nombre de place? Peut-​être une dizaine, une quinzaine ?
Le plus étonnant c’est de voir une deuxième rangée de gens collés derrière les chaises et qui attendent leur tour… Parfois même une troisième rangée… On bloque le passage, on observe ce qui se passé en cuisine et aucune bousculade. Ceux qui mangent au bar… mangent tranquillement… Et ceux qui attendent né font aucune remarque du style «ils font long… «. Temps d’attente? Peut-​être 45 minutes si aucune place de disponible. Et croyez-​moi cela en vaut plus que la peine.
Un concept peut-​être unique ou plutôt rare et qui né m’est pas familier en tout cas en France ou en Suisse. Une fois assis, cela prendra quelques minutes avant que l’on débarrasse les assiettes restantes des clients précédents quoique la plupart du temps, vous collaborez spontanément en empilant assiettes et couverts pour aider… L’ambiance est survoltée mais tout le monde participe !
Une carte vous sera proposée qui existe même en français sur laquelle vous pourrez indiquer ce que vous souhaitez manger et la quantité des assiettes ou des portions. De tapas mais aussi de plats cuisinés tels que des viandes, poissons ou crustacés.
Bière San Miguel, vin blanc et c’est parti… Les chips d’artichauts que j’avais déjà mangé ailleurs sont ici tout bonnement exceptionnels. Pré-​poêlés, elles sont finies au dernier moment dans l’huile avec dessus un peu de sel. L’artichaut est encore tendre à sa base ce qui rend le tout moins sec que parfois ailleurs.
Les «boquerones «que j’ai trouvé ici n’avaient rien avoir avec ce que j’ai déjà eu l’occasion de déguster. De belle taille, parfaitement vinaigrés et dans une vraie huile d’olives. Quelques délicieuses olives vertes et noires de qualité pour accompagner.
Autre merveille… le boudin aux oignons. Je suis avec un amateur et connaisseur de boudin et pour lui (pour moi également), il était absolument merveilleux. Parfumé, épicé, encore moelleux, une perfection pour ceux qui aiment ce produit.
Autre «standard «…les croquettes maison. Encore un plat très fréquent mais ici elles ont un excellent goût de fromage et diffèrent de ce que l’on trouve un peu partout ailleurs par leur qualité.
Puis des plats plus cuisinés comme un incroyable riz à la queue de taureau ! Un riz cuit à la minute, très crémeux dans lequel la viande fondante a été effilochée. Quelques champignons ont été ajoutés pour apporter une touché automnale. Ce riz finalement assez proche d’un risotto italien est lui aussi fantastique.
Quelques petites seiches à la plancha délicatement préparées avec une sauce légère à base de persil. Ils fondent en bouche.
Et pour conclure, les célèbres «albondigas «qui sont des boulettes de viande bœuf et porc dans une sauce à base de tomate mais ici il se pourrait bien qu’il y ait un peu d’orange et l’on retrouvera même des raisins secs dans cette délicieuse sauce. Les boulettes fument… elles sont tendres et délicatement épicées.
Voici un endroit absolument incontournable pour découvrir une cuisine espagnole et catalane dans un lieu magique. La cuisine est d’une grande qualité, simple et essentielle. Pas de superflus, que de la saveur, des produits parfaits et tout ceci dans une incroyable ambiance.

Le marché est animé et vivant. Nous nous sommes régalés. Le prix suivent la qualité. Pour le dessert nous avons préféré manger un esquimau aux fruits sur un stand voisin. Il y a aussi des jus de fruits frais délicieux.

El Quim es el rey de la boquería, sus tapas son increibles, el precio pica un poco pero acorde con la frescura y calidad que te sirven, el servicio espectacular y la simpatia del dueño hace que te sientas como en casa.

Un sitio excepcional para ir almorzar o comer, compra todos sus productos en tiendas de la Boqueria de gran calidad como Especialitats Ramos, Genaro o Petras. Atención buena i en varios idiomas, Catalan, Castellano i English.
La comida es sin palabras nunca había probado nada igual Excelente!

Mercado municipal de Barcelona La Boquería situado a mitad de la Rambla de Barcelona. Uno de los mercados más pintorezcos del mundo por la variedad de productos frescos de primerisima calidad y por sobre todo por lo bien decorados que están sus puestos y la gran variedad de colores de los mismos.

Typique et Magique, en plein coeur du marché. Les places sont cher car il y a juste un comptoir de 3 4 mètres environ