Barcino - Rockwell

The shrimp had a fishy smell and was not fresh at all. One portion of paella only had two shrimps, a pitiful amount of seafood, a thin layer of rice, and the bottom was covered with crispy rice. The waiter said this is for three people, but in fact the last one is not enough. This is their signature. The squid rings are tasteless and the pork smells fishy. There is something wrong with their refrigeration cabinet and the taste is distorted. This is the worst experience I have ever had, thank you to this restaurant for such a bad experience on Christmas Eve, all I can say is to run away

Unexpectedly ended up at this Spanish restaurant in Rockwell, and though we hadn't planned on Spanish cuisine, it turned out to be a pleasant surprise.

Sure, the menu leans towards the pricier side compared to neighboring spots, but it delivers an authentic Spanish dining experience that makes it worth the splurge. The portions are generous, and a tapas dish paired with a main and drinks proved more than sufficient for 2.

Our order – a tapas platter, chicken salad, a rice dish, and a pitcher of sangria – exceeded our expectations in terms of size. I like their tempura chillies, interesting choice for tempura.

The outdoor seating option was a nice touch, perfect for those seeking a breath of fresh air during their meal.

Admittedly, the restaurant seemed understaffed with only one waitress catering to the entire night. As a result, our food, drinks, and bills took longer to arrive.

Despite the minor delay, the overall experience was enjoyable, and the Spanish signatures of the dishes made it a meal to remember.

If you're looking for it for the first time, just be aware it's not a restaurant you see like all the others, along the main walkway of the 2nd floor. It's just a sign that leads to a hallway which leads to the restaurant. Other than that, great food, wine, and service!

Celebrated my birthday there I enjoyed it very much. Everything was perfect. Will come for sure soon again

Great atmosphere as usual but service needs to be improved. Also most dishes on the menu are not available.

Drinks, atmosphere, and service were great. But sorry to say but their salad was lackluster. Too much dressing, it's clear the chef got the memo wrong.greens are not to marinated in oil. Even the chiros had a lot to be desired. Super dry and crunchy.

Had no description on the food, and was all in spanish. The food was bland, and if it wasn’t bland it was too seasoned.

Spanish restaurant in Rockwell Mall. It's a little hard to find, but there is a sign next to the escalator near the M&S shop, and you can find the shop at the back.
I enjoyed casually sangria, Iberian pork ham, and paella.

This place is seriously overpriced for what they serve. I'm Spanish and I can tell you that the food I tried was mediocre and still quite pricey.
The staff who served us was professional and attentive.

Had a laid back week night (outdoor) dining experience here.the place was not too crowded but i think they have a few servers coz the service is kinda slow.we even asked to take our pic, the crew said will get back at us, but i guess she forgot.loved the tapas/dishes we tried —— croquetas de quezo asul (nice crunch in the outside, smooth soft & cheesy inside), almejas a la bilbaina (clams w chili garlic oil sauce), paella del mar (seafood paella), & gulas con gambas al ajillo (shrimps w tiny eels in garlic chili oil). Had all of these with paradise sangria (red, we had 2 pitchers for the 3 of us)

we also had churros con chocolat & tartita de queso manchego (cheesecake) for dessert.i think we chose the right dishes this time and enjoyed all of it (we recently tried barcino in sm aura and we only had salad and paella and we didn’t enjoy the food much— the paella was burnt but undercooked (yeah i know, i don’t know how that’s possible too, haha!). Good value for money, the only thing i think was overpriced was the gambas w tiny eels.overall experience was good. ️ #restlessfeet #eatlivewander #eatlivewanderreviews

Napakawalang kwenta ng service nyo ngaung Feb 14. Understandable madaming tao, yung Paella negra nyo hilaw pa ung kanin, ung tenderloin nyo hnd tender, walang servers sa alfresco - billout nalang wala pa tutulong, halatang iniiwasan ng tingin, hindi ba pinapasweldo mga waiter nyo dyan parang pagod na pagod magtrabaho.

MAS MAGANDA PA SERVICE NG MANG INASAL SAINYO. NEVER AGAIN

Had a laid back week night (outdoor) dining experience here.the place was not too crowded but i think they have a few servers coz the service is kinda slow.we even asked to take our pic, the crew said will get back at us, but i guess she forgot.loved the tapas/dishes we tried —— croquetas de quezo asul (nice crunch in the outside, smooth soft & cheesy inside), almejas a la bilbaina (clams w chili garlic oil sauce), paella del mar (seafood paella), & gulas con gambas al ajillo (shrimps w tiny eels in garlic chili oil). Had all of these with paradise sangria (red, we had 2 pitchers for the 3 of us)

we also had churros con chocolat & tartita de queso manchego (cheesecake) for dessert.i think we chose the right dishes this time and enjoyed all of it (we recently tried barcino in sm aura and we only had salad and paella and we didn’t enjoy the food much— the paella was burnt but undercooked (yeah i know, i don’t know how that’s possible too, haha!). Good value for money, the only thing i think was overpriced was the gambas w tiny eels.overall experience was good. #restlessfeet #eatlivewander #eatlivewanderreviews

Tried the paella de cochinillo, callos, lengua estofado, enselada de pollo y mango and sopa de ajo. All the dishes were very good. Enjoyed lunch very much.

Slow service. Asked for water but it took 30 mins to be served. Food taste great however it took 50 mins to 1 hr to serve.

Dec 25,5pm to 6pm. Very, very bad service. There was no system by the manager on duty at the time. Orders and requests are ignored and forgotten. You have to repeat your needs a lot of times for them to do it. You have to keep on standing and going to the counter for attention and service. We won't be going back here.

Lovely atmosphere! Good food! The baguette served once free and thereafter charged is worth it! Salt, olive oil and tomato

First time in manila Philippines
I think go to restaurant better than walk on the street ask for some help.
I come here order food and drink. After this I will have Internet for order taxi back to hotel.
But.not like I think

So funny.
Nice food and drink
But no Internet or WiFi even I see the name of restaurant WiFi they not give me.
For foreigners like me is not good because no WiFi For order taxi or grab.

Thanks

Went for after-dinner drinks and it was great! Their selection of wines and cocktails doesn't disappoint and for the price, it's worth the quality they offer! We had sparkling and a few beers and a selection of cold cut chorizo and Ibirico ham. Definitely a must-try for anyone in the Rockwell area looking for a Spanish-inspired restaurant!

The Rockwell branch of the Spanish themed restaurant chain. I like the ambiance and, most importantly, the food. I was meeting up with friends, so I wasn't able to take any pictures of the food, aside from the appetizers and drinks that I had while waiting for them. I'll just add more pictures when I go back (and it's good enough that I most probably will).

Service is cordial, but the staff get rather hassled as peak hours approach, such is the popularity of the place. I arrived late afternoon, so I had no problem calling attention and getting service. But my friends arrived early evening, and we stayed a few hours, and as the place filled up, it was harder to get service. Then when we got our bill, it was confused with someone else's. But everything was eventually sorted out, and all through it all, the staff maintained a pleasant demeanor. For the record, it wasn't an attempt to charge us for extra, because once we had sorted things out, we actually ended up paying slightly more than their first charge. It was just a bit of a hassle that could have been avoided with better procedures. Still, just a minor glitch, and not something that will keep me away.

Not enough seating inside the restaurant so we went Al Fresco.some of the ventilors/fans were not working too. Nevertheless, the food and wine selection remains excellent.