Restaurant:

Barca

Spanish Tapas dinner spot in Old Town, Alexandria

Restaurant Score:

About the restaurant

Location/Address: Old Town, Alexandria

2 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314

Cuisine: Spanish Tapas

Website: https://www.barcaalx.com/

Menu: https://www.barcaalx.com/view-our-menu

Price: $$$

My Take

Good For: Date night, Dinner out with friends, outdoor dining

Gotta Order: Ham and manchego croquettes, Sangria, whipped feta (when they have it- rotating menu)

Vibes: Fun but cozy, beautiful view (outside), vibrant, buzzing, lively

Notes: Barca has great food, but is most notable for their impeccable vibes. Their restaurant layout is an old shipping container built out onto a dock overlooking the water- they have a great buildout with cafe lights and heaters for an indoor/outdoor feel. My one big thing for Barca- I would recommend never going and sitting in the inside portion of their restaurant- it’s really only worth it if you can sit outside. The vibes inside are not it.

Their food is good- some things are better than others (I remember sandwiches being on the menu that were underwhelming). Would definitely recommend getting a sangria pitcher- they have perfected it and use the same recipe throughout their several other restaurants that serve sangria.

Photos courtesy of: https://www.instagram.com/barca_alx/

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