MAE Barcelona · Restaurant · Barcelona
Mediterranean produce and Latin American flavors by two chefs on Carrer de Sant Elies.
MAE Barcelona is a creative restaurant on Carrer de Sant Elies in Sarria-Sant Gervasi, opened in 2023 by three friends, among them chefs Diego Mondragon, from Colombia, and German Espinosa, from Barcelona. Mae is a Costa Rican word for a companion. The restaurant holds one MICHELIN star in the MICHELIN Guide Spain 2026.
The idea behind it is what the team calls syncretism, the union and mixing of cultures, summed up as local cuisine with a global pantry. Mediterranean produce meets Latin American seasoning, and the dining room follows the same line, pairing a modern Barcelona look with fresh, natural elements that recall Costa Rica. The address previously housed the restaurant Freixa Tradicio.
Guests choose between a la carte dishes and two tasting menus, MAE and Gran MAE. The current Gran MAE includes cuttlefish tartare with jalapeno gazpacho and huitlacoche, smoked leek with caviar, black garlic and sea lettuce, a corn tostada with red prawn and aguachile, monkfish with beans, razor clams and green papaya, and poularde royale with peanut and guava mole. Dessert turns to lulo, served as a champus with fermented pineapple.
Dinner is served Tuesday to Saturday from 20:00 to 21:45, and lunch on Friday and Saturday from 13:00 to 14:45. Tables are booked online.
Address: Carrer de Sant Elies 22, Sarria-Sant Gervasi, 08006 Barcelona, Barcelona
MAE Barcelona takes reservations through TheFork. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Barcelona; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Dinner 20:00 - 21:45
- Wednesday: Dinner 20:00 - 21:45
- Thursday: Dinner 20:00 - 21:45
- Friday: Lunch 13:00 - 14:45, Dinner 20:00 - 21:45
- Saturday: Lunch 13:00 - 14:45, Dinner 20:00 - 21:45
- Sunday: Closed
Frequently asked about MAE Barcelona
How do I get a reservation at MAE Barcelona in Barcelona?
Tables at MAE Barcelona are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Barcelona plan, our Barcelona partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at MAE Barcelona?
MAE Barcelona is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at MAE Barcelona?
MAE Barcelona keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is MAE Barcelona located?
MAE Barcelona is in Barcelona, at Carrer de Sant Elies 22, Sarria-Sant Gervasi, 08006 Barcelona. MyRSVP can build it into a full Barcelona itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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