Casa Muyo — Restaurant in Barcelona

When my partner ordered a paella with chicken for her, it was fine. When the waiter heard that I wanted a seafood paella, it was not anymore fine - he insisted that we have to order the same paella, since it's for 2 persons or more.

Some dishes on the menu had a note "Min. 2 persons". However, these dishes (chicken and seafood paella) did not have such a note on the menu. Also, some other customers around us had just one paella.

We ended up ordering chicken paella for both.

Edit after eating: The chicken paella was quite ok. The taste was delicious. However, the "chicken" did not have so much chicken in it, mostly bones and skin. It might be normal/expected (I'm not familiar with this dish)

The waiter had read this review during our stay, and told us that since it's a menu (includes a sangria), it's for 2, and therefore the price is cheaper. He told us that it's possible to order a single paella and a sangria, but then the price would be different.

I proposed to put this information on the menu to make sure people understand that the menu is for more...

I don’t usually leave harsh reviews, but Casa Muyo truly deserves it. The portions are insultingly small – you’ll leave hungrier than when you arrived. I ordered the paella de marisco, which they charge a premium for, but what arrived was a sad, overpriced plate that barely passed as a main course. The seafood was meager, the flavor underwhelming, and the serving so tiny it felt like a tasting sample rather than a proper meal.

For the prices they demand, you’d expect generosity in both quality and portion size. Instead, you get a tourist trap experience – style over substance, and a bill that leaves a bitter taste. Honestly, there are countless other places in the area that serve better paella, bigger portions, and far more authentic flavors without emptying your wallet.

Save your money – Casa Muyo is...

We chose this place because it seemed a bit more authentic than the endless tourist-focused places in Barcelona. We were right.

This is a proper little local restaurant that has been in business since the 1960s. Based on our experience, that would be because it serves delicious, home cooked food at a reasonable price.

We had the seafood paella and the fideua (which also comes with seafood). Each had a distinctive flavour and both were delicious and full of the freshest-tasting seafood.

I have marked the place down slightly on ambiance, but that's probably because we were there too early, a couple of hours before the locals habitually eat dinner.

I have no hesitation in recommending this to anyone who likes to eat...