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Barcelona’s Best Budget Bites
Nine casual places to eat in Barcelona without a big bill. Pintxos near Plaça de Catalunya and a proper brunch in Eixample are both here.
Prices and opening hours were checked in November 2026 and can change, so confirm them before you go.
Mussol Westfield Glorias
Mussol is a Catalan farmhouse-style chain serving chargrilled meat and vegetables and traditional recipes, here inside the Westfield Glòries shopping centre.
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Address
Mussol, Westfield Glòries, Av. Diagonal, 208, Sant Martí, 08018 Barcelona, Spain
Oassis Natural Cooking - Jardinets Gràcia
Oassis is a plant-filled restaurant at the top of Passeig de Gràcia, serving pokes, salads, burgers including veggie options, and hand-kneaded pizzas.
Good to know: the average bill across the Oassis restaurants is under €20.
Address
Oassis Natural Cooking - Jardinets de Gràcia, Pg. de Gràcia, 116, Gracia, 08008 Barcelona, Spain
Tapa Tapa Maremàgnum
Tapa Tapa is a tapas restaurant in the Maremagnum centre at Port Vell, with small plates, rice dishes, meat, fish and egg dishes.
Good to know: it is reported to get busy, so booking is advised.
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Address
Tapa Tapa Maremàgnum, C.C. Maremagnum, Moll d' Espanya, 5, 08039 Barcelona, Spain
Txapela - Plaça Catalunya
Txapela is a casual pintxos bar on Plaça de Catalunya.
Good to know: expect to pay under €20 per person.
Address
Txapela, Plaça de Catalunya 8, Pl. de Catalunya, 8, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
Viatger Café Brunch
Viatger is a book-lined speciality coffee and brunch café in Eixample, with plates such as avocado toast on sourdough and a vegan sandwich.
Good to know: tables are limited, so reviewers recommend booking.
Address
Viatger Café - Brunch, Carrer de la Diputació, 377, BJ, Eixample, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
Culkin
Culkin is a gastro wine and cocktail bar on Carrer de Viladomat, serving classic tapas with a modern twist, made for sharing.
Good to know: expect to pay around €15 per person.
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La Fresca
La Fresca is a casual Barceloneta restaurant serving Mediterranean and Catalan dishes, tapas and seafood.
Good to know: expect to pay under €30 per person.
Brasería Piras
Piras is a meat grill in Gràcia serving Mediterranean and Catalan dishes.
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Poca-Solta
Poca-Solta is a lively two-floor restaurant by Plaça de Catalunya, known for 50 cm pizzas, pasta, tapas and group celebrations.
Good to know: the large cocas are reported at about €10–15, and group menus start at about €25.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I eat cheaply near Plaça de Catalunya?
Txapela serves pintxos for under €20 per person, and Poca-Solta is known for large, shareable pizzas.
Is there somewhere for brunch on this list?
Viatger in Eixample is a speciality coffee and brunch café. Tables are limited, so reviewers recommend booking.