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SeafoodEixample
The Fish and Chips Shop in Barcelona's Eixample runs a takeaway window: beer-battered cod, chunky chips and mushy peas at 9 euros for a single portion.
TryCod and chips takeaway
TipOpen daily; the takeaway window is faster than dining-in. Cash and card both accepted.
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VegetarianRaval
Biocenter in Barcelona's Raval has run a vegetarian menu del dia since 1980: 16 euros for self-service salad bar then a daily-changing main course.
TryVegetarian menu del dia
TipOpen Mon-Sat lunch and dinner; the 16 euro lunch menu del dia runs 13:00-17:00. Vegan and celiac options noted daily.
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BrunchRaval
Bar Pinotxo in Barcelona's Boqueria market does a market-breakfast counter from 06:30: chickpeas and blood sausage, a coffee and a glass for under 12 euros.
TryMarket breakfast at the counter
TipClosed Sunday. The chickpea breakfast is the order; get there before 09:00 for a stool.
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SpanishGotic
Conesa Entrepans on Plaça Sant Jaume in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter has run toasted bocadillos since 1951: 90+ fillings, 5 euro sandwich, a lunchtime steal.
TryToasted bocadillo
TipClosed Sunday. Order by number from the wall; counter takes 10 minutes.
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Spanish tapasBarceloneta
La Cova Fumada in Barcelona's Barceloneta serves bombas and anchovies under 14 euros: cash-only, lunchtime weekday, the canonical pre-elBulli neighbourhood.
TryBombas (potato fritters)
TipOpen weekday lunch only; cash only. Three bombas, anchovies and a beer for 12 euros.
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Spanish tapasBarceloneta
Can Paixano in Barcelona's Barceloneta pours pink cava at 1.50 euros and serves a chorizo bocadillo at 1.50: three cavas and a bocadillo is 8 euros total.
TryCava and chorizo bocadillo
TipOpen Mon-Sat lunchtime and evenings. Standing only; the bar closes by 22:00 on weekdays.