{"id":80989,"date":"2018-07-01T13:17:19","date_gmt":"2018-07-01T13:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/?p=80989"},"modified":"2026-11-02T16:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T16:08:13","slug":"cheap-eats-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/cheap-eats-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Best cheap eats in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"

Besides being a cultural hotspot with its historical buildings and unique city vibes, you’ll also find some innumerable cheap eats in Barcelona<\/a>. You\u2019ll be surprised to find that even the more expensive restaurants are accessible through their lunch menus or \u201cmenu del dia\u201d, which often is comprised of 3 courses, plus a drink and coffee. Hosteler\u00eda de Espa\u00f1a put the average men\u00fa del d\u00eda in Barcelona at \u20ac15.10 in 2024, so budget around \u20ac15 (checked October 2026). If you don\u2019t see it advertised, ask for this by name and usually you’ll be directed to a hand-written chalkboard in the corner. To make your job easier while travelling, I’ve constructed a list (from experience) with my personal faves for the best cheap eats in Barcelona. Enjoy and you’re welcome in advance. Planning the rest of your trip? Our Barcelona city guide<\/a> covers neighbourhoods, transport and costs.<\/p>\n

Is food cheap in Barcelona?<\/h2>\n

It can be, if you eat like a local. The lunchtime men\u00fa del d\u00eda is the best-value sit-down meal in the city (around \u20ac15 on average, see above), tapas bars let you graze a few small plates instead of ordering a full main, and street food is good value too: Chivuo’s pulled pork burger is \u20ac10.90 and a taco at Pikio Taco is \u20ac3.75. Prices in this guide were checked in October 2026 on each place’s own website or the source named, and they can change, so treat them as a guide. Save on the other big cost, a bed, by comparing hostels in Spain<\/a> and reading our guide to where to stay in Barcelona for the first time<\/a>.<\/p>\n