Courtesy of El Quim de la Boqueria
Delight in dishes such as stuffed squid.
Hours: Tu.-Th. 7 a.m.-4 p.m., F-Sa. 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Price: $$ = Entrees $11-$30
Payment Options: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Type: European
A trip to the centuries-old La Boqueria Market is a Barcelona must. After perusing the sprawling kiosks hawking anything from fresh fish to crazy fruit juices and whole lamb, take a load off at El Quim de la Boqueria. Stellar fried egg dishes (try them served with baby squid, or caviar if money is no object). You’ll find all sorts of ingredients found right at the market in other dishes, like red tuna served in a sesame reduction, ox tail risotto. And in Spain, it’s never too early for a glass of cava.