Barcelona Wine Bar

"Spanish-inspired fare and tapas rule brunch at this Montrose wine bar. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends, diners can dive into its plates of paella, chorizo migas and serrano eggs Benedicts, and a parrillada with grilled strip steak, chicken, pork loin, and sausage are featured among the large plates. Craving something sweet? Try the olive oil pancakes, which are a breakfast-friendly version of its cult-favorite olive oil cake dessert, and consider its mimosas, which come in orange, peach, and grapefruit." - Brittany Britto Garley

"This Montrose restaurant transports diners to the Mediterranean with its stylish décor, laid-back energy, and very sharable tapas. The menu is packed with Spanish-inspired dishes like paella, croquetas, and Gambas al ajillo, plus an extensive wine list featuring more than 400 options from Spain, Latin America, and the Mediterranean — making it ideal for wine-loving groups." - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley

"New to the Montrose neighborhood, Barcelona Wine Bar celebrates the beauty of the Catalonia region in a dark and lively space and features more than 400 wines by the bottle and dozens by the glass. Chef Thomas Laczynski has crafted a menu of tapas like patatas bravas in salsa brava and aioli, a fluffy potato and egg Spanish tortilla, jamon and manchego croquetas, and bacon-wrapped dates with blue cheese. A heartier alternative is the paella salvaje, which combines crispy bits of rice, rabbit meat, chorizo, escargot, and chickpeas. Always end with the warm, crowd-pleasing olive oil cake." - Brittany Britto Garley

"One of the country’s most exciting Spanish wine bars finally lands in Houston, boasting more than 400 types of wine from Spain, the greater Mediterranean region, and Latin America — all of which are available in 3- and 6-ounce pours and custom flights. Barcelona further channels the Catalonia region with cocktails, wine-based drinks, and mocktails, plus its tapas-style menu, which is filled with crowd-pleasers like paella, patatas bravas, and jamon and manchego croquetas." - Brittany Britto Garley

"This wine bar prides itself on offering an experience meant to be shared, with tapas galore, charcuterie boards for splitting, and dozens of wines to choose from. When it comes to the olive oil cake, though, diners might have second (selfish) thoughts. Served warm, this moist cake, topped off with a dash of sea salt, has a cult following for a reason. It offers the perfect savory and sweet way to finish the experience." - Brittany Britto Garley, Megha McSwain