Malpaso
Malpaso
Malpaso is a Mexican taqueria on Carrer de Girona that shares its building with the independent publisher Malpaso Editorial. Chef Eduardo González, originally from Mexico City, runs a menu of tacos, quesadillas, nachos and large guisos such as cochinita, carnitas and pollo mole, plus a lighter 'mexiterranean' lunch card.
Background
About Malpaso
The Story
Malpaso opened in 2015 as a joint project between chef Eduardo González, originally from Mexico City, and Malpaso Editorial, the independent Spanish-Mexican publishing house that gives the restaurant its name. The venue combines a taqueria, a bar and a bookstore across multiple floors, and hosts book presentations, readings and small cultural events alongside regular service.
The Cuisine
The kitchen serves Mexican food with a short list of Mediterranean crossovers. Tacos, quesadillas, gorditas, nachos and ceviche sit alongside larger guisos, cochinita pibil, carnitas, tinga de pollo, al pastor, pollo mole and ternera al adobo, served with rice, beans and house salsas. The lunch menu leans toward what the chef himself calls a 'mexiterranean' approach; at dinner the menu is closer to a classic taqueria.
The Team
Chef Eduardo González runs the kitchen. The restaurant operates as part of the wider Malpaso Editorial project, which shares the space with the bookstore and programs its cultural calendar.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Malpaso Ratings & Reviews
Diner Ratings
4.2
607 reviews
Yelp
4.5
8 reviews
Diners give Malpaso a 4.2/5 on Google across 607 reviews and 4.5/5 on Yelp across 8 reviews, with recurring praise for the burritos, salsas and friendly service.
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Reservations
How to Book Malpaso
Booking
Malpaso operates Monday through Saturday for both lunch and dinner, with continuous service through the afternoon on weekdays. Reservations are recommended for dinner and Saturday service. Walk-ins are welcome at the ground-floor bar when the dining room is full.
Experience
Malpaso Dining Experience
Malpaso is informal and book-lined. The ground floor is a small bar with stools; the upstairs rooms feature colourful Mexican decor, low sofas, cushions and shelves of titles from the in-house publisher. It reads as a neighbourhood taqueria that doubles as a reading room rather than a formal dining room.
Navigate
Malpaso Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Malpaso sits on Carrer de Girona in la Dreta de l'Eixample, a short walk from Girona metro and the Gran Via. The ground floor is a bar and informal taqueria; an upstairs lounge and dining room are shared with Malpaso Editorial, the Mexican-Spanish independent publishing house that gives the restaurant its name.
Nearby
La Dreta de l'Eixample is a central Eixample subdistrict bounded roughly by Passeig de Gràcia, Gran Via, Passeig de Sant Joan and Avinguda Diagonal. It combines modernist residential blocks with a dense mix of restaurants, cafés, shops and galleries, and is well connected by the Girona, Tetuan and Passeig de Gràcia metro stations.
Details
Malpaso Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 08:30–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 08:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00–00:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Malpaso hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Reservations recommended, especially for dinner. Bookings available through the restaurant website and major booking platforms.
Good to Know
Questions
Malpaso FAQ
Is Malpaso a taqueria or Mexican restaurant?
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Malpaso is a Mexican taqueria. The menu is built around tacos, quesadillas, gorditas, nachos and guisos such as cochinita, carnitas, tinga and al pastor.
What type of cuisine does Malpaso Barcelona serve?
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Mexican food, with a short list of Mediterranean-accented dishes on the lunch menu. Chef Eduardo González describes his lunch approach as 'mexiterranean', while the evening menu is closer to a classic taqueria.
How much does it cost to eat at Malpaso Barcelona?
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Most guests spend €26-50 per person. Tacos are €10, quesadillas €11, nachos €14.50 and full stews with rice, beans and tortillas are €22.
What are Malpaso Barcelona's opening hours?
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Monday to Friday 08:30-23:30 and Saturday 09:00-00:00. Closed Sunday.
Do I need reservations for Malpaso Barcelona?
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Reservations are recommended for dinner and Saturday service, but walk-ins are welcome at the ground-floor bar when the dining room is full.
Where exactly is Malpaso located in Barcelona?
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Malpaso is at Carrer de Girona 59 in la Dreta de l'Eixample, a 2-minute walk from Girona metro (L4).
Is Malpaso connected to a bookstore?
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Yes. The venue shares its space with Malpaso Editorial, an independent Spanish-Mexican publishing house, and hosts book presentations and readings alongside regular service.