BCN Taste & Tradition
Spanish restaurant · Museum District
4210 Roseland St, Houston, TX 77006
Highlights
Catalan cuisine in a 1920s home with art
Catalan cuisine in a 1920s home with art
"A Montrose Spanish restaurant that received a Michelin star during the inaugural Texas Michelin Guide ceremony, singled out among the city’s notable fine-dining destinations." - Brittany Britto Garley
"This Michelin-starred restaurant has served Houston diners in the heart of Montrose for a decade with a combination of traditional and modern Spanish fare. Newcomers will be wowed by its intricate version of patatas bravas, which has cylinder-shaped molded potatoes topped with dollops of aioli, and its vast menu of gin and tonic cocktails. BCN classics include crispy-skinned suckling Ibérico pig “a la Segoviana,” served with cherry for an added sweetness; grilled branzino with an airy mayonnaise foam; and octopus perched over potato puree with olive oil and a sprinkle of smoked paprika. The ravioli, filled with Ibérico ham and leek compote and topped with porcini mushroom sauce and manchego cheese, is a sleeper hit. End with the warm, crispy filo dough, filled with a cool Catalán vanilla creme. Best for: Most diners would say that this intimate restaurant is a great date night spot, and though accurate, it’s also a nice spot for dining solo. Reserve a seat at the bar to enjoy a wonderful meal while chatting it up with your neighbors and BCN’s talented bartenders. They’ll make some excellent suggestions." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Housed in a Spanish-style bungalow, the luxurious Spanish restaurant BCN Taste & Tradition shares a parking lot with an auto detailer, a gas station, and the club-combo-Greek-cafe Echoes. Driving past, you could mistake it for any other residence were it not for the line of luxury cars backed up at the valet. The place serves Catalan-specific cuisine, like plates of aged jamón Iberico, grilled branzino or octopus, gazpacho, and dessert pastries stuffed with crema catalana. The golden, modern dining room also makes a great backdrop for an anniversary celebration, or dinner with friends who are really into museum-quality art. The best way to eat here is to walk in and grab a seat at BCN’s small bar. The bartenders have a knack for pairing rare Spanish vermouths with whatever you order and provide an intimate level of service that isn’t as easily achieved at BCN’s larger table. But if you need a reservation, expect to dine early or late unless you can plan a few weeks ahead. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"Much like an Acqua Di Gio commercial or taking an everything shower, BCN radiates luxury and sensuality. Here, you’ll be eating silky slices of jamon Iberico beneath an actual Picasso. Nothing on the Spanish restaurant’s menu tastes revolutionary. Still, dishes like a grilled branzino with grapefruit or a grilled octopus will make you say, “Oh, this is tasty, right?” before boasting about getting your security deposit back (which you might need to pay for this meal). The best way to eat here is to walk in and grab a seat at BCN’s small bar. The bartenders have a knack for pairing rare Spanish vermouths with whatever you order and provide an intimate level of service that isn’t as easily achieved at BCN’s larger table. But if you need a reservation, expect to dine early or late unless you can plan a few weeks ahead. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene, julie takahashi
"This Michelin-starred restaurant has served Houston diners in the heart of Montrose for a decade with a combination of traditional and modern Spanish fare. Take a date to be wowed by its intricate version of patatas bravas, which has cylinder-shaped molded potatoes topped with dollops of aioli, and its vast menu of gin and tonic cocktails. BCN classics include crispy-skinned suckling Ibérico pig “a la Segoviana,” served with cherry for an added sweetness; grilled branzino with an airy mayonnaise foam; and octopus perched over potato puree with olive oil and smoked paprika. The ravioli, filled with Ibérico ham and leek compote and topped with porcini mushroom sauce and Manchego cheese, is a sleeper hit. End with the warm, crispy filo dough, filled with a cool Catalán vanilla creme." - Nadia Gire
