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A seafood paella seen from above, with mussels, clams, langoustines and squid rings
5 minutes from Plaza España

Paella in Barcelona,
near Plaza España

Seafood paella, black rice and lobster rice, a 5-minute walk from the square and the Magic Fountain. Five rice dishes, from €18 to €24 per person. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Paella and rice dishes, near Plaza España

A black rice with small scallops in its paella pan, on the table
In the kitchen, seafood being flambéed in the pan, with the flame
A seafood fideuà up close, with mussels, clams and langoustines
the paella

Tutto positivo! La miglior PAELLA di Barcellona!

Gaia Corizza
A table in the dining room by the window that looks onto the street
Half a lobster on the rice in broth, served in a deep plate
A plate of Andalusian-style fried squid with lemon and, behind it, a salad
A paella on the stove in the kitchen, with the stock and the seafood
the area

If you get hungry near the Plaça d'Espanya, don't go to fast food.

Adam “Aimar” Local Guide
Grilled zamburiñas on a platter, next to a glass of white wine
A waitress in a UYUNI polo shirt uncorks a bottle of wine at the table
A chargrilled octopus leg on potato parmentier
A homemade flan with caramel and cream

5 minutes from Plaza España and the Magic Fountain

We are at Carrer de Mèxic, 17, between Plaza España and CaixaForum. Come out of the metro, the fountain or Montjuïc and, five minutes’ walk later, you are sitting in front of a paella, without crossing the city.

The two Venetian Towers of Plaza España, with the square’s fountain between them and Tibidabo in the background
The Venetian Towers of Plaza España, a 5-minute walk away.
The UYUNI entrance at night, at Carrer de Mèxic, 17: the lit sign, the door and the window
The door, at Carrer de Mèxic, 17.
Tables laid in the dining room, with white tablecloths and glasses
The dining room, with 70 seats.
  • 5 min on foot from Plaza España
  • 4 min from Espanya metro
  • 1st hour of parking, free

Seafood paella in Barcelona

Paella or rice in broth

There are five rice dishes on the menu: seafood paella, vegetable paella, black rice, fideuà and lobster rice in broth. All are priced per person, for a minimum of two.

A seafood paella with langoustines, mussels, clams and squid rings

Dry rice

Seafood paella

Traditional rice with a selection of seafood and a seafood stock. €19 per person.

An open lobster on rice in broth, in a deep white plate

Rice in broth

Lobster rice

A creamy rice with seafood stock and lobster. €24 per person.

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Between Plaza España and Montjuïc

Carrer de Mèxic, 17Next to Plaza España · 08004 Barcelona
Espanya metro, 4 minutes awayL1, L3, L8 and FGC
Parking: 1st hour free for guestsB:SM Rius i Taulet, a 5-minute walk
  1. CaixaForumA 3-minute walk
  2. Magic Fountain of MontjuïcA 5-minute walk
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Plaza España seen from above: the fountain, the Venetian Towers, Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina and, in the background, the Palau Nacional

Coming by car?

The first hour
of parking, free

Park at the B:SM Rius i Taulet car park, with its entrance on Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, a 5-minute walk away. Tell us when you arrive that you have left your car there and we will give you the ticket for the first hour.

For guests, with a minimum spend of €59 · Any day · Public car park, open 24 hours

If you are looking for paella near Plaza España

A 5-minute walk from Plaza España and 4 from the metro
First hour of parking free for guests
Five rice dishes, from €18 to €24 per person
Rated 4.6 on Google from 310 reviews

Our menu

A black rice paella with small scallops on the table, next to a glass
Rice dishes
 Andalusian-style fried squid with lemon slices
Tapas
 Chargrilled entrecôte with chips and Padrón peppers
Grill
 A homemade flan with caramel, with the spoon in it
Desserts

Reviews

Review summary

4.6
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Jochen Spaeth 3 reviews

2 months ago

Beautiful calm ambience. The waitress was very friendly and helped with pictures, when we struggeled with the menue. She also asked the kitchen staff if they would preper the paella menue (recommended for 2 persons) for a single person. Since my girlfriend is vegetarian she chose something else from the card and we shared the potatoes and the dessert. I can really recommend the paella menue. It was totally worth the money and delicious.
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Nerea Mateo 3 reviews

11 months ago

This restaurant has been one of the best places that we had the pleasure to enjoy. Their food is simply amazing and the service is a 5/5. I truly recommend this experience. It is A MUST if you travel to Barcelona.
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Gaia Corizza 5 reviews

11 months ago

Tutto positivo! La miglior PAELLA di Barcellona! Ci siamo capitati per caso ed è stato tutto perfetto, cibo ottimo, Sangria fantastica, personale gentile, ambiente pulito e nuovo! Bellissimo, voto 10!
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Jos Smeets 1 review

4 months ago

Heel lekkere paella met zeevruchten gegeten. Vlotte vriendelijke bediening
M
Maria S. Local Guide · 12 reviews

2 months ago

Stupendo! Paella buonissima!
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Gregory Lavenette Local Guide · 17 reviews

5 months ago

Restaurant très beau, accueillant et facile d’accès. Nous avons pris la soupe de riz au homard pour deux, et c’était absolument délicieux. Une très belle expérience que nous recommandons sans hésiter !

The menu, with prices

Five rice dishes to share and, around them, tapas, grilled dishes, desserts, sangria and wines with designation of origin.

A black rice with small scallops, up close
  • Seafood paella · Mediterranean flavourTraditional rice with a selection of seafood and a seafood stock. €19
  • Seasonal vegetable paellaMediterranean rice with a selection of seasonal vegetables. €18
  • Lobster rice in broth (arroz caldoso)A rich, creamy rice made with seafood stock and lobster. €24
  • Black rice in squid inkRice cooked in squid ink, with Mediterranean flavours. €19
  • Seafood fideuàToasted noodles with seafood and a concentrated fish stock. €19

Price per person. Minimum two people.

If you have any allergy or intolerance, tell us when you book or when you arrive and we will tell you what is in each dish.

Before you come

Where can I eat paella near Plaza España?
At UYUNI, at Carrer de Mèxic, 17: a 5-minute walk from Plaza España (Plaça d’Espanya) and the Magic Fountain, and 4 minutes from Espanya metro. There are five rice dishes on the menu: seafood paella, vegetable paella, black rice, fideuà and lobster rice in broth.
How much does a paella cost?
Seafood paella is €19 per person and vegetable paella, €18. Black rice and fideuà are €19, and lobster rice in broth, €24. All are served for a minimum of two people.
Is there parking?
Yes, and the first hour is free for guests. You park at the B:SM Rius i Taulet, a public car park open 24 hours, a 5-minute walk from the restaurant: the entrances are at Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, 16 and Avinguda de Rius i Taulet, 2. When you arrive, tell us you have left your car there and we will give you a ticket for the first hour. It is valid any day, with a minimum spend of €59. Directions to the car park.
Is there a vegetarian paella?
Yes: the seasonal vegetable paella, at €18 per person.
Which days are you open?
Friday and Saturday, from 13:00 to midnight, without closing between lunch and dinner; and Sunday, from 13:00 to 18:00. We are closed Monday to Thursday.
How do I get there from the Magic Fountain or Montjuïc?
We are between Plaza España and CaixaForum. From the Magic Fountain it is a 5-minute walk; from CaixaForum, 3; from Poble Espanyol, 7, and from the MNAC, 10. By metro, the stop is Espanya (L1, L3, L8 and FGC), 4 minutes away.
Can we come with children or in a group?
Yes. The dining room seats 70 and you can book for groups. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and has an adapted toilet.
Do I need to book?
It is the safest bet, especially on Saturday: the dining room fills up. Booking online takes less than a minute.
Friday and Saturday 13:00 to midnight, non-stop
Sunday 13:00 to 18:00
Carrer de Mèxic, 17 08004 Barcelona · next to Plaza España
Espanya metro A 4-minute walk
Parking: 1st hour free B:SM Rius i Taulet, a 5-minute walk
931 56 28 54 Call us
With children and in groups Dining room with 70 seats
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