🇪🇸 Barcelona Budget Eats: 4 Dishes for Just €13!

After spending 10 delicious days in Barcelona (my second visit!), here are my top picks for affordable yet amazing restaurants—backed by local friends and personal tastings. Perfect for students and budget travelers! 🍽️ Must-Try Spots 1️⃣ Bar Restaurant Kebab i Pizzeria 📍 Carrer de la Marina, 100 (near Arc de Triomf) €13 for 4 courses! (Starter paella + steak main + cheesecake + drink). Chinese-owned Spanish food—huge portions, especially the fried squid. A student canteen fave! 2️⃣ Cerveseria Catalana Classic Spanish tapas—must-order: Foie gras beef (melts in your mouth!) Cheesy codfish Grilled shrimp skewers Padrón peppers (Russian roulette of spice!) 3️⃣ Kyoka Arc de Triomf All-you-can-eat Japanese (€20/person). Unlimited oysters, salmon, tempura, skewers, sushi—attack strategically to get your money’s worth! 4️⃣ Alegoria Restaurant (4.7⭐) 📍 Carrer d'en Xuclà, 3 (Gothic Quarter) Best paella shocker! (€20+/person, book ahead). Ideal for groups. 5️⃣ CARAMBOLA Gelat Artesà Artisanal gelato near Sagrada Família—perfect for a sweet break. 6️⃣ Wookah Lounge Barcelona Chill hookah bar with fair prices. 7️⃣ Razzmatazz Legendary club—global crowd, epic vibes. Buy tickets online early! 💡 Why This List? ✔️ Local-approved + student-budget friendly. ✔️ No tourist traps—just real good food. ✔️ From €13 feasts to luxe paella, all covered. #BarcelonaEats #SpainOnABudget #TapasHeaven #TravelLikeALocal