Jiribilla

Barcelona has no shortage of taco spots, but Jiribilla stands apart from the pack. Tucked into the Sant Antoni neighborhood, this restaurant is the brainchild of a Catalan chef who honed his skills in the bustling streets of Mexico City before bringing those flavors back home to Spain.

The menu here is a delicious collision of Mediterranean ingredients and Mexican technique. Think steak tartare loaded with smoky salsa macha and tucked into a fresh corn tortilla, or humble Spanish lentils transformed with a rich carabinero prawn stew kissed with marinated chili and the deep umami of shrimp heads. Every dish delivers bold, unapologetic flavors that demand your attention.

The atmosphere captures that same fusion energy—casual enough for a spontaneous weeknight dinner but interesting enough to bring visitors you’re trying to impress. It’s the kind of place where you can taste the chef’s passion in every bite, where tradition from two continents meets somewhere in the middle over a glass of mezcal.

If you’re craving something more adventurous than the standard Barcelona fare, Jiribilla delivers. Come hungry, order generously, and let the kitchen surprise you with how beautifully Catalan and Mexican cuisines can dance together.