Remedies for jelly-holics
HAPPY PILLS
C/Arcs 6 (Barri Gòtic)
Metro: Plaça Catalunya & Jaume I
open Monday to Saturday: 10:00- 21:00h
Are you looking for a remedy for instant happiness or against sundays without (or with!!)
football?
The colorful jellies at the HAPPY PILLS store are the perfect solution for every sweet tooth. You just pick the bottle in the size you want/need and fill it just however you want mixing the big
variety jellies and gummi bears. And if you have a friend who is a pharmacist, a doctor or a hypo-
chondriac) they will just love this funny present.
By the way: The funny labels are available in spanish and english.
The Queen of Mexican Delis
LA TIENDITA DE LA REINA (LA REINA DE LAS TORTILLAS)
C/ Torrent de l'Olla 35 (Gràcia)
Metro: Diagonal
open monday to friday 10:30 - 20:00h, saturdays 11:00 - 15:00h
This shop sells everything lovers of the mexican cuisine will ever need to prepare a delicious meal.
They are famous for their different types of fresh tortillas for quesadillas, tacos y enchilladas. They are not imported but made in Spain from 100% corn flower nixtamal (without
gluten!). They also have an enourmous assortment of salsas, spicy dips and canned and dried chilie peppers.
Asian Supermarket
DAY DAY GO
Ronda Sant Pere 47
Metro: Urquinaona
open every day 10:00-21:00H
This Asian grocery store in the mere heart of the city centre won't make you miss a thing - their offer is huge and covers almost everything you could wish for.
The store has a huge area with frozen food, dried veggies and spices, and of course offers all the beloved Japanese, Corean, Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian sweets and snacks.
Fresh fruits and veggies is the only thing, they might not have every day.
¡Viva mexico!
ABARROTES DOÑA CUCA
Psg. de Font 4 (Sagrada Familia)
Metro: Sagrada familia
open every day: 13:00- 21:00h
Website & delivery: www.abarrotesdonacuca.com
The small Mexican deli shop is outstanding for it's variety of tipical Mexican dishes, sweets and it's impressive assortment of imported hot salsas. It's operated by the owners of LA TAQUERÍA which also have one of their restaurants right in front.
They have all the ingredientes to make delicious Micheladas - including Clamato, if you are not sure what you need don't hesitate to ask the friendly staff. Or just order online, they deliver within Barcelona.
Dolce Vita in Poblenou
LA SALUMERIA
C/Pere IV 191 (Poblenou)
Metro: Poblenou
open 10:00- 21:00h, Sundays closed
Website & online store: www.lasalumeriabarcelona.com
This Italian supermarket is super indeed: Here you can find everything you might think of if you are looking for authentic products from Italy. The store is quite spacious and offers basics, treats and delicatessen from all the regions of Italy. Alone the shelf for pesto has an enormous variety.
At the SALUMERIA you can find canned, storable and fresh products alike, the store in Poblenou, does even have a fresh meat & cheese counter.
Note: LA SALUMERIA has a second location in Sant Antoni (C/Comte Borrell 8), which was their original shop, but it is very much smaller.
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Hi, my name is Kristin.
I'm from Germany but for over ten years I have been living, working and eating in Barcelona. Receiving a lot of friends from all over the world I always have been asked for references and recommendations where to enjoy a good meal or having a drink in the city.
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