Being able to get closer to Mexican culture through its gastronomy is a privilege we have in our city. The best Mexican restaurants in Barcelona defend and discover the seasoning and flavors of their land paired with mezcal and tequila.
This type of cuisine is a celebration of flavors, not shy with the intensity and contrasts of spice, corn tortillas and antojitos. Enchiladas, tacos and quesadillas, sauces of all colors, and above all a good spice and seasoning.
The good taste of Mexican gastronomy is non-negotiable, that is why, in such an international city, it is deserved that we dedicate an article to the best restaurants that commemorate the cuisine of the North American country.
Maro Azul, the Mexican restaurant that flees from ‘Mexicanism’
After a trip to Barcelona, Mexican Juan Carlos Tielve knew it would be the ideal place to open his restaurant. His initial idea was to build a hotel in Mallorca, but after his trip to Catalonia, he reconceptualized his plan and moved it here.
Thus was born Maro Azul, a reference in Mexican food in the city, which tries to move away from the concept of Mexican food that we have in Spain, to discover to the diner the seafood to which we are less accustomed, adapting the original recipe book to the local product.
In addition to dishes such as ceviche or aguachile Verde, you can enjoy a wide variety of artisanal and ancestral Mezcals with a price of 8 € shot and 12 € glass.
C/ de Roger de Flor, 218
Graciela’s Kitchen, the best food from Jalisco
In Graciela’s Kitchen they specialize in the gastronomy of the Zone of Nayarit and Jalisco, because Graciela, the cook, is from there.
Jalisco’s cuisine has widely contributed to the international reputation of Mexican gastronomy. Therefore, we recommend all dishes with shrimp, such as Camarón sopes and shrimp octopus. Graciela offers a wide variety of vegan dishes such as cactus tostadas or Aztec salad.
Passatge del Xiprer, 5
COME, Mexican haute cuisine
Traditional Mexican cuisine revisited and reworked with an exclusive flair by award-winning chef Paco Méndez with a sun from the Repsol Guide this year, placing it among one of the best Mexican restaurants in Barcelona. Its name, COME, is the acronym for COmida MExicana and PaCO MÉndez, a tribute to Mexican culture as a result of its chef’s vision.
Av. de Mistral, 54
If you are looking for an authentic Mexican… Tianguis
This is not the first time we talk about El Tianguis and we can’t promise it will be the last. It is a very colorful place and its kitchen is open, which gives you a lot of confidence and allows you to see for yourself how they prepare their dishes on the spot. It is inspired by the Mexican markets where you can eat rich and cheap in the street: one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in Barcelona.
C. de Villarroel, 42
La Curandera, where the tacos heal you
The curanderas were traditional healers. With potions, remedies and concoctions, they cured your flu, cough or evil eye. In Mexico, these remedies included a good meal.
Through this concept, La Curandera’s team wants to take you to the streets of the country where you can stop at street stalls and taste the most authentic flavors.
C. del Judici, 12
Costa Pacifico, the mexican ceviche restaurant
Fish marinated in lime, cucumber, avocado, red onion and cilantro. Aguachile, one of the most explosive yet simple dishes of Mexican gastronomy, is Costa Pacifico’s star dish.
It is in the middle of the Born (so you have to expect Born prices), but that does not detract from the quality or freshness of its aguachiles. Mexican salmon and orange ceviche , sea bass ceviche, shrimp ceviche… there are all kinds, so try to return so you don’t miss any.
Plaça de Sant Agustí Vell, 13
Xuba Tacos, where classic tacos coexist with the most modern ones
If we want to delve into Mexican street food, we cannot forget a fundamental part: tacos. Xuba Tacos is one of the taquerias that has recently opened in the city, and with their blue tortillas (for a variety of corn they use) they create from the most classic recipes such as tacos al pastor, to the most innovative varieties such as those of lobster sautéed with pico de gallo.
C/ de Mallorca, 194
Oaxaca, in the heart of the Born
The presence of insects in Mexican food may be one of the least surprising. And this may be so for two reasons: one, that the ties between Spain and Mexico are quite close; and two, in communion with the previous one, because Mexican food is very popular in Barcelona. And who, more or less, has heard of chapulines.
Oaxaca is one of these Mexican restaurants that sell insects. They have chapulines de Oaxaca (30 grams) for seven euros or Hormiga Chicatana (10 grams) for nine euros. Availability of both, however, is subject to market.
Pla de Palau, 19
The Taco Factory
Beauty is so often so simple. What does a taco factory do? Tacos. What else does it do? A daily free taco buffet, where you can try traditional and more daring versions, such as tongue or heura. Add a quesadilla, some nachos and you’re good to go. The beauty of the simple and the explanation why there are already three Taco Factories in Barcelona.
Poblenou. Sardenya 88/ Sant Antoni. Calabria, 39/ Gracia “Plaça del Diamant” carrer De L’or, 8