Best Croquette in Barcelona
5 restaurants compared
Price range: €2.50 – €4.50
Avg recommendation: 95%
Top 5 Croquette in Barcelona (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 5 restaurants:
- Suculent — score 97/100, €4.50 (Raval)
- Paco Meralgo — score 97/100, €3.50 (Eixample)
- La Mar Salada — score 96/100, €3.80 (Barceloneta)
- La Porca — score 92/100, €2.50 (Poble Sec)
- Tapas 24 — score 92/100, €2.50 (Eixample)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Restaurants Compared
#1Score 97/100
Suculent
Raval·$$$
Slow-Cooked Duck Croquettes with Hoisin Sauce
€4.50
Decadent, deep-flavored croquettes with a modern Asian twist.
Tip: These are not your regular ham croquettes. The duck flavor is incredibly concentrated. Order at least two per person!
#2Score 97/100
Paco Meralgo
Eixample·$$
Squid Ink Croquette (Croqueta de Xipirones)
€3.50
Deep black, crunchy croquettes with an intense seafood flavor.
Tip: These are some of the best in the city. The contrast between the black interior and the golden crust is beautiful. Order two per person.
#3Score 96/100
La Mar Salada
Barceloneta·$$$
Red Shrimp Croquettes (Croquetes de Gamba Roja)
€3.80
Luxurious, creamy croquettes filled with intense prawn flavor.
Tip: These are incredibly rich. Order at least one per person. You can really taste the prawn heads in the bechamel.
#4Score 92/100
La Porca
Poble Sec·$
Croquetas de Porca
€2.50
Jumbo-sized croquettes filled with slow-cooked pork roast.
Tip: Ordered by the piece. They are massive compared to standard croquettes. One is enough to start the meal.
#5Score 92/100
Tapas 24
Eixample·$$
Roasted Chicken Croquettes
€2.50
Deep-fried bechamel filled with pieces of slow-roasted chicken.
Tip: Ordered by the piece. They are very creamy on the inside. Perfect for starting the meal.