Can Paixano

🥂Restaurant·
4.6(9,917)
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A high-energy, standing-room-only institution serving house-made sparkling rosé alongside salty grilled sandwiches and cured meats. It is a chaotic, authentic mosh pit of flavor where locals and visitors rub shoulders over cheap bottles of bubbly.

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Can Paixano
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Carrer de la Reina Cristina, 7, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

www.canpaixano.com

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Fuet sausage sandwich

Fuet sausage sandwich

Sandwich featuring a thin, dry-cured Catalan pork sausage.

P 18g· C 32g· F 21g
390 cal

the take

390 cal is a bit much for a light meal, especially with 21g of fat packed into the sandwich.

not suitable for

Vegetarian · Vegan · Pescatarian · Gluten-free · Halal · Kosher · Keto

check with staff

Dairy-free · Lactose-free · Low Sodium

Anchovies tapa

Anchovies tapa

Classic salted anchovies from l'Escala.

P 12g· C 2g· F 7g
120 cal

the take

120 cal is a perfect, low-calorie snack that won't derail your weight-loss efforts.

not suitable for

Vegetarian · Vegan

check with staff

Low Sodium

safe for

Pescatarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Lactose-free · Halal · Kosher · Keto

Smoked rib tapa

Smoked rib tapa

Small plate of tender, wood-smoked pork rib.

P 25g· C 8g· F 24g
350 cal

the take

350 cal is a bit heavy for a tapa, so it might be too calorie-dense for a weight-loss snack.

not suitable for

Vegetarian · Vegan · Pescatarian · Halal · Kosher

check with staff

Gluten-free · Low Sodium

safe for

Dairy-free · Lactose-free · Keto

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known for

Mixed sausage tapa

Mixed sausage tapa

Selection of chorizo, local sausage, and Spanish black pudding.

420 cal · P 22g · C 4g · F 35g

Reviewers call the sausage plate a must-order for the price

Pork loin, foie gras, and ham sandwich

Pork loin, foie gras, and ham sandwich

€5.25

A signature sandwich featuring tender pork loin and rich duck liver pate.

480 cal · P 28g · C 35g · F 26g

It is the most indulgent sandwich on the menu

Chistorra sandwich

Chistorra sandwich

Sandwich with thin, fast-cured spicy sausage from the Basque Country.

410 cal · P 17g · C 32g · F 24g

A classic Spanish staple that pairs perfectly with cava

the move

Order the Rosat by the glass to keep it cold while you navigate the crowd. Stick to the grilled meat sandwiches like the Chistorra or the Pork Loin with foie gras—they are the main event.

nutrition insights

Grilled & Authentic

How It's Cooked

grilled
54%
other
23%
raw
15%
roasted
8%

context

This is rustic, high-energy dining. Over half the menu is grilled fresh, keeping the flavors simple and the atmosphere buzzing.

Calorie Landscape

Where the Calories Hide

8%
<200
8%
200-300
23%
300-400
54%
400-500
8%
500+

Most dishes (54%) land in the 400-500 cal range

dietary compatibility

Vegetarian
1 safe12 unsafe
Vegan
13 unsafe
Pescatarian
2 safe11 unsafe
Gluten-free
2 safe2 caution9 unsafe
Dairy-free
6 safe5 caution2 unsafe
Lactose-free
7 safe5 caution1 unsafe
Halal
2 safe11 unsafe
Kosher
1 safe1 caution11 unsafe
Keto
4 safe9 unsafe
Low Sodium
1 safe7 caution5 unsafe

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