Restaurant: La Champagneria

By far, my favorite "restaurant" in Barcelona is La Champagneria. Located in the heart of Barceloneta, La Champagneria is a small tapas bar that no matter what hour, is always packed with people--usually locals. Interestingly enough, there is no sign outside indicating what its called. However, I was lucky enough to hear about it from a friend that studied here previously, or else I am sure I would never have found it. There are no chairs to sit, but the menu is aboslutely fantastic!  My personal favorite is the "bocadillo con lomo, cebolla, y queso". In addition to your sandwich, you get three glasses of champagne on the house. 

After your third, you have to order another tapa to get more champagne. The menu includes an array of foods including: cheese, sardines, olives, sandwiches, frankfurts, among others. And although you have to stand the entire time, this tapas bar is the absolute best the I have found in the city with perhaps some of the best people I have met here in Barcelona. 

Salud!