El Chihuahua

A Mexican cantina with a playful Barcelona setting

El Chihuahua has served Barcelona's Horta-Guinardó district for more than two decades. Its dining room borrows the visual language of a Mexican village, including upside-down decorative details on the ceiling, while the kitchen pairs Mexican dishes with local ingredients. The result is a restaurant with a sense of occasion that still centers the meal on recognizable food.

The menu moves through guacamole, nachos, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, and quesadillas, giving a group several ways to build a shared table. The contrast between the lively room and familiar dishes makes El Chihuahua a neighborhood option for a casual Mexican meal, as well as for celebrations and private gatherings.