Espinaler Taberna Tradicional

This place has been on my list as my beloved Anthony Bourdain was there for his tv show. We were actually too late to be served but the service was so friendly... read more This place has been on my list as my beloved Anthony Bourdain was there for his tv show. We were actually too late to be served but the service was so friendly and kind to allow us to enjoy wine and tapas seeing the ocean just before 4pm. It was a very nice gesture to give us a mini bottle of famous spicy salsa (sauce) as a Muchos gracias I will be back!

There are 2 locations, make sure your go to the right one! The large location away from the beach has the large store connected to it. There they are more profe... read more There are 2 locations, make sure your go to the right one! The large location away from the beach has the large store connected to it. There they are more professional and helpful. The other location by the beach is smaller and limited offerings, but bad service and unfriendly. Overall the food is good and it’s an institution, so worth a visit if you’re in the area.

It's been years we wanted to come here as Espinaler has the best products of can in Catalunya. Highly recommended, short trip from Barcelona and the sea has a m... read more It's been years we wanted to come here as Espinaler has the best products of can in Catalunya. Highly recommended, short trip from Barcelona and the sea has a mesmerizing colour in Vilassar. The bar has amazing food. Even on a summer Saturday at lunchtime the staff is attentive and works really quick.

We came here because we're huge Anthony Bourdain fans and he once filmed an episode here and spoke very highly of Espinaler. Well, it absolutely didn't disappoi... read more We came here because we're huge Anthony Bourdain fans and he once filmed an episode here and spoke very highly of Espinaler. Well, it absolutely didn't disappoint! Everything was cooked to perfection, service was prompt (despite being full to capacity) and the fish was so fresh! The slow cooked pork cheeks were the best I've ever had and the bill was the smallest I've ever had. Phenomenal. Well worth a short trip outside of Barcelona!

Perfect stop when going for a bicycle ride. Really nice (Catalan) tapas and sandwiches for a affordable price. Friendly staff. They have there own typical sauce... read more Perfect stop when going for a bicycle ride. Really nice (Catalan) tapas and sandwiches for a affordable price. Friendly staff. They have there own typical sauce which is famous throughout the area.