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Can Paixano

Restaurant Bar Spanish restaurant

Busy traditional bar serving tapas & sandwiches washed down with sparkling wine. People often mention Barcelona, cava, good, sandwiches, tapas, great, mejor, buen, lugar, delicious,


Address

Carrer de la Reina Cristina, 7, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Website

www.canpaixano.com

Contact

+34 933 10 08 39

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (8.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: Barcelona (34) cava (31) good (21) sandwiches (18) tapas (13) great (11) mejor (11) buen (10) lugar (10) delicious (9)
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  • 4/5 Tru C. 2 years ago on Google
    A really excellent restaurant with great ambience. Atmosphere is relaxed / open and the crowd is diverse, which makes the atmosphere even better! Service is fast and friendly in communication. Important to know: You must order something to eat with a bottle of champagne. As It is mainly served meat in different variations. There are few options for vegetarians. Price/performance is fair and not too expensive. Unfortunately, the toilets are very small and when it's full, it's difficult to get a seat on the toilet! Conclusion: Is definitely worth a visit!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pan M. 1 year ago on Google
    So far this is the best place where I've been in Spain. Great atmosphere, great food and very reasonable prices. You can feel Spanish vibe. People are smiling, drinking sparkling wine and eating tasty dishes. If you will be in Barcelona then this place is a must be in your list. Cheesecake is amazing!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jenyfer M. 8 months ago on Google
    Heartwarming place. The sandwiches were amazing and the cava selection is very good, their house cava is sweet, prices are good. A local approached me and told me to be careful with my phone, there are lots of pickpockets. I asked what he would recommend and he, very happily, told me that he and his wife come here since 40 years ago, every Sunday, as this is their Sunday's routine, and always eat the same, together with one bottle of cava. This is the best proof of quality. Amazing place, menu is in catalan, I am native Spanish speaker so it wasn't difficult for me but the ar staff is happy to help translate. Not a tourist trap and great value for your money. Just be prepared to stand up, very few seats that usually are taken, the place is usually busy. 5 stars is too little, this place deserves a Michelin star!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick P. 5 months ago on Google
    This is just a really fun old style tapas place. The food here is really good and its cheap. The staff is super nice and fun to watch. Atmosphere is a bunch of customers happy with their food and enjoying it. Definitely a must stop place in Barcelona. We had the ham and loin and pepper sandwich, the sardines and the country sausage. All were amazing.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bree 4 years ago on Google
    One of the places where I actually liked the food. I got the local sausage in bread and the white cava. You can't have drinks without ordering food but you can buy the bottles in the back for just 3.40 euros! This place was super packed so try to waive down the guys or wait for a spot to open up.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 El Pucherete de M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Definitely one of those places you must go to if you are in Barcelona. No frills, you can eat at the bar while standing and you have to drink your cava and, of course, the butifarra sandwiches. Without words and at a very good price (Original) Sin duda uno de esos lugares a los que debes ir si estás en Barcelona. Sin lujos, se come en la barra de pie y hay que tomar su cava y por supuesto los bocatas de butifarra. Sin palabras y a muy buen precio
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria K. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a cool place - queuing is definitely worth it. You eat and drink standing and order at the bar. The house champagne/prosecco starts at about 1,50€ and is really tasty and just fits the atmosphere. The first two ones are sweet and then come the dry ones. Tapas are basic and delicious, service is fast and friendly.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Khoi P. 2 years ago on Google
    Bustling local spot for cava and sandwiches. There are no seats here so you will have to stand, but that honestly made being here more fun. The experience is unpretentious, pleasantly hectic and different from other bars. This place is a definite must-try!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lesley M. 5 months ago on Google
    Fantastic. Authentic. Simple food that is gooood. Great croquettes. Great sandwiches. Fantastic cava. We bought two bottles to take home for $10 euro? Unheard of. We walked in 15 minutes after they opened on a Tuesday and already lots of people. So kind too. Great location. Just go .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Wynn C. 1 year ago on Google
    Cavas were inexpensive and good. We tried a few different types, and I thought the cheaper ones were too sweet, but they seemed quite popular with the clientele. I much preferred the more expensive ones (Reserve Especial and Brut Rose), which for me personally were still quite inexpensive. You can purchase bottles, so we ended up purchasing two bottles of the Reserve Especial to take back with us. Didn’t get tapas but they looked tasty. They give you a number to track your bill and you pay at the end. Order at the bar whenever you want. Just a fair warning, there are very few places to sit, seems like most people were standing. Also the bathroom is extremely small and cramped. Overall we had a nice time, would return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Terrific..the best place to eat, there is nothing better in Barcelona ?? (Original) Buenísimo..el mejor lugar para comer no ahí nada mejor en Barcelona ??
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wenceslao J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The xampanyeria Can Paixano is a typical place in Barcelona, ​​a must see. It is a small place but with a big very warm heart, you will feel very comfortable and at ease. The food is excellent, in the period that I have lived in Barcelona it has been my place par excellence, I have tried everything, the sausages are delicious, cheeses the sandwiches. Cava is a big word, you have to go wanting to eat and drink! The attention is good and fast. I really recommend it. (Original) La xampanyeria Can Paixano es un lugar típico de Barcelona, una visita obligada. Es un lugar pequeño pero con un gran corazón muy calido, te sentirás muy confortable y a gusto. La comida es excelente, en el período que he vivido en Barcelona ha sido mi lugar por excelencia, he probado de todo, los embutidos son deliciosos, quesos los bocadillos. El cava es palabra mayor, tienes que ir con ganas de comer y beber! La atención es buena y rápida. Realmente lo recomiendo.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roland T. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent. A simple, yet fabulous place for having some original Spanish tapas — all stand up, no seating available. Food is excellent, every bit of it is tasty and made from best ingredients. The cava is legendary here, you either go for a cup or an entire bottle — take away is possible too, you won’t get it cheaper than here. Service is excellent, all staff really nice and helpful. Always recommended, helps you still your hunger and thirst.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Albert Roca O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) After a long time closed we are back and will do it again (Original) Després de molt temps tancat hem tornat i ho tornarem a fer
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica D. 1 year ago on Google
    Super bustling place for very affordable sandwiches and drinks! We managed to be able to get in within 20 mins of closing and at that point we'd already been in line for another 15. This place is worth the visit - for the food, drinks and definitely the crowd. It's such a bustling place that it's fun to be there to see everyone enjoying themselves. Staff were communicative and friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JUANMA L A T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect combo ... bottle and bun !! (Original) Perfecto combo... botella y bollo!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Farnaz A. 5 months ago on Google
    What an incredible place! My sister and I went there every night of our stay in Barcelona and enjoyed everything that we tried, from the house Rosat Cava to the great Loin sandwiches and mix sausage plate. Everyone who works there is so nice and super attentive. They work hard and fast. This place is a must for anyone who is looking for a soulful tavern with an incredible atmosphere and delicious food. With love, from Sweden!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Анна �. 8 months ago on Google
    A MUST visit when in Barcelona! I ate hamburgers with bacon and gherkins and I can honestly say that this is the best sandwich I ever had. The place is an excellent one to try the traditional cava with an option to buy a bottle to drink with your friends with tapas or to buy one and take home as I did. The prices are really low for the quality and the taste that you are getting. Thank you for the nice dinner ! I wish that I can give you more than five stars!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Damian G. 4 years ago on Google
    Hectic with no organization. Wasn't very friendly to English speakers. I saw great reviews which originally caught my eye, but with all the pushing, shoving, rubbing, and the fear of getting my wallet lifted. I decided it wasn't worth it. Sorry guys. This is a rare 1 star review from me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 cipri m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good sandwiches and good cava the excellent staff (Original) Buenos bocadillos y buen cava el personal excelente
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brad W. 4 years ago on Google
    I’m so happy I found this place while exploring the port area. The cava and tapas were delicious, and the prices were very reasonable. Be warned that none of the menus are in English and the staff doesn’t seem to speak any English either, but your efforts will be rewarded.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matias H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best place in Barcelona (Original) El mejor lugar de Barcelona

  • 5/5 [email protected] x. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good sandwiches and good rosé I have been going for more than 30 years and I never get tired (Original) Buenos bocatas y buen rosado hace más de 30 años que voy y no me canso

  • 5/5 Marc J. 3 years ago on Google
    Extra

  • 4/5 Marlon B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good service and the sandwiches are delicious. (Original) Buen servicio y los bocatas son deliciosos.

  • 5/5 Josep Ma L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spectacular, incredible when it's full. required to pass if you visit Barcelona (Original) Espectacular, increíble cuando esta lleno. obligado de pasar si visitas Barcelona

  • 5/5 Gaby C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best place to feel the essence of Barcelona (Original) El mejor lugar para sentir la esencia de Barcelona

  • 4/5 Anindita B. 3 months ago on Google New
    This place is great to experience the typical Barcelonian wine and tapas culture. We enjoyed their sparkling wines alongside croquetas and artichokes. My husband did not enjoy his butifarra sandwich much though. My only complaint is that they do not have seating, you have to stand be it at the bar or at the tables.

  • 4/5 Martin c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place, very good bar, drinks without excellent and a very cozy and well located place. (Original) Lugar muy agradable muy buen bar,las copas sin excelentes y un lugar muy acojedor y bien situado.

  • 5/5 Diego A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unbeatable quality / price (Original) Insuperable la calidad/precio

  • 5/5 Nikhil S. 1 year ago on Google
    Such an incredible bar in Barcelona! The place is always packed and you’ll find yourself among tourists and locals! You will notice everyone, I mean everyone with a glass of pink bubbly and that is their popular rose cava which you can buy a bottle for $12. The best $12 you’ll ever spend. It’s a bit on the sweeter side but it suited my palate perfectly. They require you to buy something to eat but they didn’t force us since we bought two bottles. However everyone I saw there seemed to love the munchies!

  • 3/5 Julian V. 1 year ago on Google
    Very famous tapas bar with tradition. You have to like it or not. Price very fair, but if you like balanced food, you will not find anything here. The tables were cleaned again and again, but there was still food leftovers from other visitors.

  • 5/5 Dimitris V. 1 year ago on Google
    If you come to barcelona you definatelly need to visit this place! Great atmosphere and nice service. Whatever we tried was delicious and it is a unique experience since it combines both street food and good tastes. Many different kinds of cheese and sausage to choose and the stuff helps you to order even if they are very busy! It is also a very cheap choice!

  • 5/5 Jason D. 7 months ago on Google
    Amazing place, and even better food. The price is unbeatable for Barcelona. Totally worth the wait! Please mind the peak times as the queue increases then. The absolute must to try is the Can Paixano Rosé Sparkling Wine.

  • 5/5 Monika S. 8 months ago on Google
    Good cava and good tapas! Very loud place, lots of people, it may seem a little chaotic. If you're not into crowded places it may be a bit overwhelming (and it was for me). But the tapas and cava were delicious - and that's why we went there. It's worth visiting, even for a half an hour with a glass of wine and tapas. Be prepared for queue and standing at the bar or table. It's loud, so communication with the staff in english is not always super easy. Overall very interesting experience, the place was recommended to us by some locals.

  • 5/5 Haruka K. 6 months ago on Google
    December, 2019 This is a must-go place if you are traveling to Barcelona. Loved all the tapas with Sparkling wines. Try their “bocadillos” (second pics), it’s surprisingly good

  • 4/5 Sparky D. 3 months ago on Google New
    Can Paixano seems to be a must visit spot when in Barcelona and I can see the appeal. Got there at opening and there was a line, mix of locals and tourists. There is a QR code at the door for the English menu. While there were mixed reviews and your experiences may differ, mine was entirely positive. Some posts noted they communicate in English but our server (pictured) was gracious to everyone in Spanish and English. Got the white and rose cava, mixed meat plate and some pickles. Wish I had more stomach room to try some other dishes. Pro tip, if you just want to buy cava, walk past the food counter to the back for the little liquor store to hook you up. 2023.12.29

  • 5/5 Andrew R. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent traditional tapas/cava bar

  • 5/5 Antonio peyro m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For its sandwiches and rosé cava (Original) Por sus bocadillos y el cava rosado

  • 5/5 Anand T. 4 years ago on Google
    Hands down my favourite spot in Barca. Call me a man with poor taste if you will. Staff were cool, cava was great and the sandwiches were epic. To top that off it was cheap. Simple ask- great atmosphere - tick, great food and drink- tick, great value for money - tick

  • 5/5 Agustin Loza M. 4 years ago on Google
    The place is very cute. They have a lot of variety of dishes and the champagne is good. The prices are very good for the quality and quantity of the dish. You can only pay with cash. I totally recommend it.

  • 5/5 Ramiro C. 4 years ago on Google
    Unique on his class... Top food, very dangerous Cava... Be open minded... As I said before is "Unique"

  • 5/5 Vladimir D. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is insane (in a good way). Just follow the lead of the local crowd: get a bottle of cava and a sandwich as you get in. Best prices guaranteed. Yes, it’s loud and crowded and there’s no place to sit, but that’s definitely a place you will remember!

  • 2/5 Jen S. 4 years ago on Google
    Overrated, crowded, rude staff. Not sure why so much fuss about this place. The food is fine, like you can buy at Aldi or Lidl. I can't understand why they can't even squeeze in a stool or two. I've been to Barcelona a few times and there are many excellent tapas places that treat their customers to a few bar stools.

  • 4/5 Roger C. 4 years ago on Google
    Authentic Spanish bar, very busy with the feel like nothing has changed in the last century except the invention of electricity.

  • 5/5 Kassem Borhot R. 3 years ago on Google
    Tienen los mejores bocatas y la mejor cava de la ciudad. Chuleta, roquefort y pepinillo es el mejor de todos.

  • 5/5 jose luis zuñiga n. 3 years ago on Google
    La experiencia es muy buena en cuanto a beber un buen lambrusco y tapear quesos y jamones... Me encantó

  • 4/5 Juan Antonio Jimenez J. 3 years ago on Google
    Por fin se puede pagarcon tarjeta

  • 5/5 Albert López S. 3 years ago on Google
    Bocadillos buenísimo, baratos y atención rápida. Eso si, siempre lleno.

  • 5/5 Carles C. 3 years ago on Google
    Un lloc encantador, local molt antic i carismàtic

  • 5/5 Àlex R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Genial

  • 5/5 Ariadna L. 3 years ago on Google
    Sitio mítico en Barcelona para pasar un buen rato con amigos.

  • 1/5 Manuel L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Terrible attention (Original) Pésima atención.

  • 5/5 Eva R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All very tasty! Accompanied by a good sparkling wine, everything tastes better! (Original) Todo muy rico! Acompañado por un buen vino espumoso, todo sabe mejor!

  • 2/5 Juan José A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The treatment is unkind, the quality is very improvable (Original) El trato es poco amable, la calidad es muy mejorable

  • 5/5 merçe V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Landmark without a doubt, the best sandwiches you can eat and the delicious rosé cava, all at very very affordable prices (Original) Lloc de referència sens dubte, els millors entrepans que puguis menjar i el cava rosat bonissim, tot a preus molt molt asequibles

  • 5/5 manuel flores p. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Traditional place with its Frankfurt type sandwich and tasting of rosé sparkling wine, friendly and good treatment (Original) Local de siempre con sus bocadillo tipo Frankfurt y degustación de vino espumoso rosado, amables y buen trato

  • 5/5 María José B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It really has delicious sandwiches and an exquisite champagne and by the way you can walk through the Palau square ? (Original) Realmente tiene deliciosas bocatas y un champagne exquisito y de paso pueden pasear por la plaza Palau ?

  • 5/5 Maria Calle M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is the flagship of Barcelona, ​​here the best always comes together, treatment of the staff and its peculiar menu. (Original) Es insignia de Barcelona, aquí siempre se une lo mejor, trato del personal y su peculiar carta.

  • 5/5 Miguel s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mythical place of Barcelona. Many years and follows its spectacular sandwiches ... (Original) Lugar mitico de Barcelona. Muchos años y sigue sus bocatas espectaculares...

  • 5/5 Graciela B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a unique place in Barcelona !!! To eat and drink the best! (Original) Es un lugar único en Barcelona!!! Para comer y beber de lo mejor!!

  • 5/5 Dani D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always a pleasure to come back! The best place in Barcelona to stop a good cava! (Original) Siempre un placer volver! El mejor lugar enpen Barcelona paradpara de un buen cava!

  • 5/5 Carla J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It never fails! (Original) Mai falla!

  • 5/5 antonio baños n. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good and fabulous they are great (Original) Muy buenos y fabuloso son geniales

  • 5/5 Aventurosus W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wow, we have loved this place and it is not for less, it has been recommended to us by all our friends who have passed through Barcelona and of course if it is a must stop par excellence for lovers of good food and drink. We have loved the sandwiches, especially the loin and butifarra sandwiches. We recommend you order a bottle of cava if you are going with several people because we guarantee that you will love it. The best service, very friendly and fast. Highly recommended! (Original) Vaya que nos ha encantado este lugar y es que no es para menos, nos lo han recomendado todos nuestros amigos que han pasado por Barcelona y cómo no si es una parada obligada por excelencia para los amantes de la buena comida y bebida. A nosotros nos han encantado los bocadillos, en especial las bocatas de lomo y butifarra.Les recomendamos de la cava pedir una botella si van con varias personas pues les garantizamos que les va a encantar. El servicio de lo mejor, muy amigables y rápidos. Muy recomendable!

  • 5/5 Matthias D. 3 years ago on Google
    Can Paixano forever! Forget my review, I'm biased. Just bought 16 boxes of this fantastic stuff, most of it Rosat, but also Selecte, Brut and Brut Rosé. The Bar is very good, too, but with limited opening times due to Corona (July 2020).

  • 3/5 Ramiro Vazquez P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Dirty. (Original) Sucio.

  • 5/5 susana c. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very cozy place and a very friendly waitress (Original) Un sitio muy acogedor y una camarera muy simpatica

  • 5/5 Jesus R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I have bought in the botiga. Great .. bring me a can of mussels and a sparkling wine. I hope they can open soon for a walk and eat the sandwiches mmmmm (Original) He comprado en la botiga. Genial.. me lleve una lata de mejillones y un vino espumoso. Espero que puedan abrir pronto para dar una vuelta y comer los bocadillos mmmmm


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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