Pulpería Can Lampazas

Spain’s most famous pulpería isn’t in Galicia but in Barcelona: it’s called Can Lampazas, and they have a pulpeiro on the premises with 30 years of experience who prepares the octopus to perfection. The menu is rounded out with grilled meats, fish, seafood, and Galician dishes. Located at 159 Avenida del Paralelo, it has established itself as a benchmark for Galician cuisine in Barcelona, offering an authentic culinary experience that stands out for the quality of its dishes. The star dish is Galician-style octopus, prepared in the traditional way with octopus brought directly from the Galician Rías, cooked in a caldeiro and seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, paprika, and coarse salt; there’s also fresh seafood (shrimp, razor clams, and scallops), meats (Galician Rubia ribeye, Iberian “secreto,” and oxtail), seafood (sole, sea bass, hake, or cod), and desserts (filloas, Tarta de Santiago, or crema catalana).

I highly recommend finishing your meal with their homemade Crema Catalana, no matter what.