In a quieter area outside the main ring, Quimet y Quimet is listed on every tapas list I could find online. The location near Parallel station makes it convenient just prior to taking the cable car up to Montjuic.
The place is small and cosy, with neither the staff nor menu in English. It didn't stop me from ordering confidently although there was one surprise due to my poor translation.
- Langostinos pleads 6 u - 6 succulent cleaned peeled prawns with a touch of pepper for merely €4.70;
- Navajas - nicely chewy razor clams steamed with a touch of paprika;
- Anchoas con Piquillo Montaditos - bread topped with red pepper, anchovy, garlic & olive which was as good as it sounds;
- Salmon, Yogourt y Miel Trufada Montaditos - misinterpreted trufada as truffle/mushroom when it is actually honey, dripped onto smoked salmon & cream cheese. Different but sweet & smoked;
- Carrillada de Cerdo Ibirico - wasn't sure what this was other than something to do with pork so ordered it wanting to be surprised. It was cold boiled slightly dry pork leg with mushrooms & chips. More filling rather than memorable as such but I'm glad I tried it.
The food quality is great especially at the prices. It probably reflects the location outside of the main centre and dedication to travel there. High recommendation - if you can't read any Spanish menu, be happy to be creative.
Next time I would order any selection of prawns, razor clams, anchovies, mussels, oysters etc. (which are my seafood staples with tapas). Their is a large variety of montaditos all similarly priced and every one I saw other people eating looked delectable.