Feb 28, 2025

Tacos Tacos Barcelona

Taco Tuesday on a budget!

""Tacos Tacos" is a small Mexican bar in Poble Sec in Barcelona that is very popular with the local crowd. My friends didn't want me to share it with you..."

Although my friends won't be happy I'm sharing this spot with all of you (they'd prefer I kept it a secret), I could not resist. Tacos Tacos is a small Mexican bar in the Poble Sec neighbourhood that is very popular with the local crowd. Here's why; it is delicious and cheap! The concept is simple; a no nonsense place with mainly tacos on the menu.

It is small and all set up for a 'fast' dinner. It's not a restaurant to get comfortable, but it's great if you are on a budget and for sure it's the best place to fix your taco cravings. Don't expect haute cuisine Mexican here, although if you ask me - and I have tried a lot of taco places - this is definitely my favourite!

The tacos at Tacos Tacos are quite small, and there is an amazing variety to choose from. I love that, because I can order 7 or 8 different flavours at least! My favourite? A classic cochinita pibil or the chicken mole (chocolate chicken!) are often doubled up in my basket. They come with different sauces, from mild to very spicy... I warned you, go easy on that one.

It's always quite busy and you cannot make reservations, so come early or prepare to wait a bit. Because it is a great spot to have some beers and celebrate a Taco Tuesday!

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