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Jai-Ca

Ginebra 13, 08003 Barcelona, Spain (La Barceloneta)
+34 932683265
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Ranked #306 of 4,404 restaurants in Barcelona
Cuisines: Spanish
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Good for: Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: La Barceloneta
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

This is a very charming place to have your Tapas. It´s a small place to you will probably have to want to get a table but it´s worth it.

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See 3 more reviews by costantina66 for Barcelona
Ankara, Turkey
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

This is where locals go and its very good. They serve good fish tapas that is very affordable. The squid is the best. we also dined in some top restaurants paid crazy money for food that was not as good as here.

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See 3 more reviews by CRAZYHORSE694 for Barcelona
Beirut, Lebanon
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

This place was recommended to us by a local and it didn't disappoint. We enjoyed one of the best sangrias we've ever tasted. The tapas were also exquisite. They have a huge selection of seafood tapas that are a must to try! We tried the fried sardines which were out of this world, stuffed red peppers, fried spicy sausage (amazing!),... More

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Vancouver, BC
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46 reviews 46 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
150 helpful votes 150 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

So glad we came across this place for tapas. Not too far away from the harbour, this place is as authentic as it gets. They only speak spanish, and the place is packed with locals. We had to point out what we wanted, but we still got good service. (note to self--learn some Spanish!). Tried the lemon beer, which was... More

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See 6 more reviews by Lilsquirrel for Barcelona
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48 reviews 48 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Great good at reasonable prices. The clams are to die for. The potatoes are the best we had in Barcelona. Service was with a smile and the potion size was great. Went here for lunch and dinner on the same day. So much variety in the dishes! Don't leave without trying the sangria and the clams!

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See 7 more reviews by Shellyanne61 for Barcelona
Brussels, Belgium
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

If you're looking for tapas, you've got it. This is the place. Traditional food in a traditional bar. Everything is so perfect, starting from the food to the atmosphere. Don't expect to over-pay, since this is the real thing: you'll drink your beer and have your tapas among locals, no frills. There is no English menu and speaking Spanish is... More

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Berlin, Germany
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31 reviews 31 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

very small and full of personality although you might have to wait if you're unlucky. food mostly all on display, although our waitress barely spoke english and there was no english menu we just showed her what we wanted, asked if they had a few things and 10 minutes later we were happily enjoying tonnes of delicious tapas. good drinks... More

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See 7 more reviews by corrine13 for Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
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24 reviews 24 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Great food, great atmoshere and fast and friendly service. Tapas tapas and more tapas. Patatas bravas yummy! Sardinas-delicious. Everything about this bar is fantastic. Great value too and Spanish through and through. Thanks to all concerned. :)

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3 restaurant reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013 via mobile

If you are looking for a cheap but bad quality food, go there. We bought calamar, octopus, and shrimp. It was overrated, no sauce and too much oil. But the price are really cheap like beer for 2 euro

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Barcelona, Spain
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Great food, nice staff and tipical tapas bar environment. A little bit loud but it's normal in a spanish bar or in a bar full of spanish people! The "boquerones fritos" are great!

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