Barcelona Wine Bar
Spanish restaurant · Cochran Heights
5016 Miller Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
Highlights
Spanish tapas & extensive wine list; brunch, desserts & happy hour
Spanish tapas & extensive wine list; brunch, desserts & happy hour
"Have tapas for lunch at this wine bar just off Henderson Avenue. Many of the small plates that are available for lunch and dinner are offered. However, there are a few brunch-only items, including savory olive oil pancakes with cinnamon butter, vegetable Benedict, steak and eggs served with chimichurri sauce, and chorizo migas. There’s also one dish aimed at kicking your hangover’s butt: mangalica estrellados, which is a bowl of french fries with well-done chunks of ham, super hot peppers, and a sunny side up egg. Thanks to the dark color scheme and spaces in the back where sunshine can’t quite reach, it’s moody in Barcelona even in the daytime, but the music tends to be pretty bumping for brunch. Order a few glasses of wine to get into the spirit." - Courtney E. Smith
"Make a reservation for brunch to try the olive oil pancakes: the kitchen forgoes butter and uses olive oil to create a surprisingly savory pancake that’s finished with cinnamon butter and maple syrup for a touch of sweetness—elegant, graceful, and an ideal breakfast. The brunch pairs well with the wine-bar’s meat-forward tapas, such as jamon serrano or chorizo picante." - Courtney E. Smith
"One of the most impressive olive oil cakes you’ll find in Dallas lives at this wine bar. It’s moist, savory and not too sweet, with an outer crust that’s just on the verge of crisp and an interior that’s soft and warm. Pair it with a port for maximum flavor and sophistication. This hip little spot is so nice to hang out in, with rustic industrial decor and dark wood furniture that makes it feel like it’s always twilight. Get all the wine and shared plates, and save room for cake — but order your own slice, this one isn’t for sharing." - Courtney E. Smith
"Happy hour here isn’t just for wine lovers — although it’s 50 percent off on all bottles of sparkling wine offer is awfully tempting. On weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m., it also offers mini versions of its espresso martini, dirty martini, and Richmond gimlet for $7. Sharable snacks are a given: Find truffle fries for $7, red pepper hummus for $6, and Spanish bar nuts for $4, among others. The rustic interiors are cozy and filled with plants to offset the industrial materials." - Courtney E. Smith
"Tearing off hunks of bread, clinking wine glasses, popping bright-green olives in your mouth—these are all helpful activities on a first date when you’re self-conscious and unsure what to do with your hands. Barcelona Wine Bar will keep you pleasantly occupied. Find a seat in the warm, brick-walled dining room and choose from a well-stocked wine list focused on Spanish and South American bottles. Order a couple classic tapas like crispy patatas bravas and spiced meatballs in tomato sauce, and remember that serrano ham tastes great regardless of how the date’s going." - Kevin Gray
