El Quim de la Boqueria I was stuffed to the gills but took a seat and a prawn treat at El Quim de la Boqueria in La Rambla.
El 300 del Born Papas bravas and escudella of the ciutadella at El 300 del Born in the cultural center of El Born district in Barcelona.
Cerveceria el Vaso de Oro Vaso de Oro feels like a local spot. It seemed to me that most eating there were locals on lunch.
Chic & Basic Ramblas: The View from Room 211 Great little room. Mid-range, modern and clean. The best part was the location - walking distance to La Rambla, the gothic quarter and the beach.