Hidden away behind a peachy-pink door by the Mercat de la Llibertat, La Pubilla specialises in hearty 'esmorzars de forquilla' ('fork breakfasts') beloved by market workers and local residents. There's also an outrageously popular daily three-course menú (€16), which stars seasonal produce and Catalan dishes such as baked cod, or roast pork cheek with chickpeas; book ahead or arrive early.
Chef Alexis Peñalver and team also run tiny 2019-opened Extra Bar, serving Spanish wines and memorable local-rooted platillos like lime-laced squid tacos, terrific croquettes or made-to-order omelettes.