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In and near La Boqueria Market
(See “Barcelona's Old City Restaurants” map, here .)
Try eating at La Boqueria market at least once (#91 on the Ramblas). Like all farmers
markets in Europe, this place is ringed by colorful, good-value eateries. Lots of stalls sell
funtake-away food—especially fruit salads andfresh-squeezed juices—ideal forpicnickers.
There are several good bars around the market busy with shoppers munching at the counter
(breakfast, tapas all day, coffee). The market, and most of the eateries listed here (unless
noted), are open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 until 20:00 (though things get very
quiet after about 16:00) and are closed on Sunday (nearest Metro: Liceu). For a more com-
plete description of the market itself, see here of the Ramblas Ramble.
PinotxoBar isjusttotherightasyouenterthemarket.It'sagreatspotforcoffee,break-
fast (spinach tortillas, or whatever's cooking with toast), or tapas. Fun-loving Juan and his
family are La Boqueria fixtures. Grab a stool across the way to sip your drink with people-
watching views. Be careful—this place can get expensive.
Kiosko Universal is popular for its great prices on wonderful fish dishes. As you enter
the market from the Ramblas, it's all the way to the left in the first alley. If you see people
waiting, ask who's last in line (“¿El último?”) . You'll eat immersed in the spirit of the mar-
ket (€14 fixed-price lunches with different fresh-fish options 12:00-16:00, always packed
but better before 12:30, tel. [phone]).