La Esquinica
La Esquinica
Repsol SoleteRepsol's Solete distinction recognises casual dining spots, street food, and neighbourhood gems with outstanding quality.La Esquinica is a veteran tapas bar in Turó de la Peira, founded in 1972 by a family from Teruel and moved to its current Passeig de Fabra i Puig address in 1997.
Background
About La Esquinica
The Story
La Esquinica opened in August 1972 as a small tapas bar in el Turó de la Peira, run by a team of six on the corner of carrer Montsant and carrer Cadí. The bar's name is a diminutive of that corner spot. In 1997 it moved to a larger space on Passeig de Fabra i Puig with room for a terrace, and it has since become one of the city's best-known tapas destinations, with long waits on busy nights.
The Cuisine
The kitchen runs a menu of more than fifty tapas with a distinct Aragonese accent, led by the patatas bravas that the bar is best known for. The dish names are written in the Aragonese diminutive form (pataticas bravicas, chipironcicos, bombicas), a linguistic signature the founders brought with them from Teruel. Alongside bravas, the bar turns out fried squid and baby cuttlefish, Galician octopus, Cantabrian anchovies, Navarrese chistorra, Teruel ham, and grilled razor clams.
The Team
La Esquinica is family-run. The founding brothers came from Teruel in Aragón, and the bar remains committed to the close, informal service style it opened with in 1972.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Esquinica Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Repsol Solete distinction
Diner Ratings
4.3
Professional recognition includes a Guía Repsol Solete. Diners rate La Esquinica 4.3/5 on Google.
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Reservations
How to Book La Esquinica
Booking
La Esquinica is a walk-in tapas bar and does not take reservations. The restaurant is open Tuesday–Friday 08:00–24:00, Saturday 08:00–16:00 and 18:30–24:00, and Sunday 08:00–17:00. Closed Monday. Expect a queue at peak times.
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Experience
La Esquinica Dining Experience
La Esquinica is a loud, informal tapas bar with a tiled frontage, a long bar and dining-room tables, plus a terrace when weather allows. The room fills quickly in the evenings, and queues outside are a familiar sight on weekends. Service is fast, direct and unfussy, the style the founders brought from Teruel and have kept since 1972.
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La Esquinica Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
La Esquinica is at Passeig de Fabra i Puig, 296, 08031 Barcelona in the el Turó de la Peira neighbourhood, in the Nou Barris district. The nearest metro access is Maragall (L4/L5), about a 3-minute walk. Fabra i Puig (L1) is also a 4-minute walk away.
Nearby
El Turó de la Peira is a residential Nou Barris neighbourhood on Barcelona's northern slopes, named for the small hill at its centre. The area is local-scale: small plazas, bakeries, neighbourhood bars, and family restaurants, served by Llucmajor (L4) and Vilapicina (L5) metros.
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Details
La Esquinica Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 08:00–24:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–24:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–24:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–24:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–16:00 & 18:30–24:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00–17:00 |
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Contact
Walk-in only, no reservations
Good to Know
Social
From laesquinica on Instagram
Hay momentos que saben mejor con tapas delante. El vermut, una cañita fría y unas raciones para compartir! 🍻🫒 ¡Así se disfruta en La Esquinica! #laesquinica #tapasdebarrio #barriodesiempre #buencomer
🥘 Hoy en La Esquinica destacamos nuestra especialidad: tapas que saben a barrio y raciones que llenan. Platos sencillos, clásicos y que todos recuerdan desde la primera visita. #laesquinicabcn #tapasdebarrio #barriodesiempre #comidadesiempre
La Esquinica és un trosset de l'Aragó a Barcelona on el caliu dels seus platets clàssics ha captivat els veïns del Turó de la Peira i de la ciutat. Amb més de 50 platets, s'ha consolidat com el temple de les tapes de Nou Barris des que el 1972 va obrir en una cantonada del barri, als carrers de Mont
☕🥐 Empezar el día en el bar siempre sabe mejor. Café recién hecho, tostadas crujientes y ese ratito tranquilo antes de que arranque todo. Si eres de los que no perdona el desayuno, en La Esquinica te estamos esperando desde primera hora. #laesquinicabcn #desayunosdebarrio #barcelonareal
Estamos de vacaciones pero no nos olvidamos de vosotros! 🍽️ Las tapas de siempre saben mejor cuando se comparten. Mesas llenas, platos que vuelan y el ambiente de barrio de toda la vida. La Esquinica no cambia... y por eso gusta tanto. #laesquinicabcn #barriodesiempre #tapasdebarrio #barcelonaautenti
🍽️ La Meca del tapeo desde hace más de 50 años. Tapas de siempre, raciones generosas y el bar de barrio que no falla. Aquí se viene a compartir, reír y disfrutar de lo bueno de la vida. #laesquinicabcn #tapasdebarrio #barriodesiempre #racionesgenerosas
Questions
La Esquinica FAQ
What type of food does La Esquinica serve?
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La Esquinica is a tapas bar serving more than fifty tapas with a distinct Aragonese accent, led by its signature patatas bravas.
Where is La Esquinica located?
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La Esquinica is located at Passeig de Fabra i Puig, 296, 08031 Barcelona, in the el Turó de la Peira neighbourhood.
What are the opening hours of La Esquinica?
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Tuesday to Friday: 08:00–24:00; Saturday: 08:00–16:00 and 18:30–24:00; Sunday: 08:00–17:00. Closed Monday.
Does La Esquinica take reservations?
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La Esquinica is a walk-in tapas bar. It is known for its queues on busy nights, so plan to arrive early or be patient at peak times.
How long has La Esquinica been open?
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La Esquinica opened in August 1972 on the corner of carrer Montsant and carrer Cadí in Turó de la Peira, and moved to its current Passeig de Fabra i Puig location in 1997.
Why do the dish names on the menu look unusual?
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The menu uses Aragonese diminutives, pataticas bravicas, chipironcicos, bombicas, a linguistic quirk the founders brought with them from Teruel.