Paco Meralgo · Restaurant · Barcelona
An Eixample tapas bar with a continuous kitchen, market blackboards and seafood on the plancha.
Paco Meralgo is a tapas bar at Carrer de Muntaner 171 in the Eixample, listed in the MICHELIN Guide Spain 2026. It calls itself an alta taberna, a high tavern, and has occupied the former site of Restaurant L'Olive since 2002. The name plays on the phrase pa comer algo, to eat something, the punchline of the tall tale the house tells about an innkeeper called Paco and the origin of the tapa.
The room is set up for grazing, with a bar, raised tables with stools and a minimalist decoration that the restaurant credits for its easy, informal air. A private room seats up to 18 guests and is served the same way, with dishes to share or a set menu.
The printed menu is long. House names include the Bomba Paco Meralgo, the cuttlefish croquettes listed as Obama, zucchini flower with mozzarella and open omelets with salt cod or fresh prawns. Seafood runs from Cies Islands razor clams and steamed cockles from the Rias to Palamos prawns on the plancha, and the cooked dishes include oxtail with parmentier, fricando with mushrooms and a roast poularde cannelloni. Daily suggestions go up on the blackboards with the market, and desserts stay local with crema catalana and Tap de Cadaques.
The kitchen runs without a break from 1:00 pm to midnight, and the restaurant opens every day of the year except December 25. The continuous service suits a late lunch or an early dinner.
Address: Carrer de Muntaner 171, Eixample, 08036 Barcelona, Barcelona
Private dining and large groups
A private room seats up to 18 guests, with sharing dishes or a set menu.
Private rooms are held on request rather than booked online. See every Las Vegas restaurant that takes a group.
Paco Meralgo takes reservations through CoverManager. 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: Open 13:00 - 00:00
- Tuesday: Open 13:00 - 00:00
- Wednesday: Open 13:00 - 00:00
- Thursday: Open 13:00 - 00:00
- Friday: Open 13:00 - 00:00
- Saturday: Open 13:00 - 00:00
- Sunday: Open 13:00 - 00:00
Frequently asked about Paco Meralgo
How do I get a reservation at Paco Meralgo in Barcelona?
Tables at Paco Meralgo 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 Paco Meralgo?
Paco Meralgo 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 Paco Meralgo?
Paco Meralgo 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 Paco Meralgo located?
Paco Meralgo is in Barcelona, at Carrer de Muntaner 171, Eixample, 08036 Barcelona. MyRSVP can build it into a full Barcelona itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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