Mercadona

Thanks to Unilocal for this one. I got into Barcelona yesterday and could not find any great supermarkets. This one was exactly what I wanted, affordable beer, wine, meat, cheese, snacks, soap and whatever else you could need. It was well worth the 10 minute subway and walking venture. This is a great full sized, very cheap place that has everything your looking for. Will definitely be going back during my time here.

If you are studying abroad in Barcelona you need to shop here. I luckily lived next to one and other kids in the program like traveled to them because they have the best prices. It is a Barcelona staple and you will honestly have their jingle stuck your head forever

We were staying in an apartment along the Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, and since they were self catering, we needed to find a local grocery store. Of course I checked on Unilocal and the Mercadona was at the top of the list. It was also located a few blocks away and easy walking distance.
The store is rather large, but from the entrance, one wouldn’t think so. They have a great selection of food products and other household items. I picked up a baguette, some jamon (lol), brie and white cheddar cheese, potato chips, and a bottle of wine. Oh, and paper towels, dish soap, and a sponge. It was all pretty reasonably priced.
The bread was freshly baked but I’m not sure from where. The jamon and cheese were great! And the brand of chips were pretty good. I scored with the bottle of wine as well. Overall, I was able to recreate a café meal for less than the cost at a café, with enough left over, except the bread and wine, for another lite meal.
Overall, this is a great store to shop at. Much like my Albertson’s at home, but better… way better!

Shockingly low price. For a student living on a budget, this is my kind of place. Closed on Sundays like everything else in Spain. Everything is fresh, well organized, and it’s only a 5 minute walk from my apartment. Perfect.

I like this Mercadona better than the one near Sants train station (avinguda de Roma). For some reason I feel this one is bigger maybe cause there is two entrances. But anyways workers are nicer here. Well stocked but I guess Spain likes to keep everything stocked well. Make sure you bring your own go green bags. They will charge you for plastic bags.
Just a FYI most Mercadona closes at 21:15 which is a lie they close 20:50 or 21:00 always early. I don’t know why but don’t follow the closing time just get there early. They have street parking (HA) good luck. Or they have a parking garage next door. Not sure if you pay or if they validate it.

Mer ca do na
Mer ca do na
I have their jingle stuck in my head!
I like this supermarket… much better than Caprabo. This one is nice and big… but all i ever get there is goat yogurt, apples, and wine. I guess i just get what i need at the moment since it’s too far from home to be toting heavy bags across town.