9 restaurants near Barcelona's Fira de Montjuïc

Under the cover of a modest tapas bar, Suculent is an eatery where you can order a superlative oxtail, tenderized and cooked slowly, that will make you fall to your knees and raise your arms to the heavens. It's a difficult dish to find, even in places that advertise traditional cuisine, so if you want to give it a try, this is the place to get stuck in. And just to be sure, we're not talking about meat from a bull or ox: it’s from our friend the cow, and so it's always on the menu. If that doesn't strike your fancy, try the Maldonado Iberian pork rib, the mother of all pigs' trotters, or black pudding meatballs with cuttlefish – the star of the show and the restaurant’s proudest offering, aside from the tapas. On Sundays they serve up rice with seafood or meat and live flamenco.

Let's review: A coveted location in Av. Diagonal at C/Casanova. A luxury terrace that's open all year. A relaxed atmosphere. Zero fanfare. Décor with a New York air. Smooth and clean lines. Music all day set at a volume that doesn't interrupt conversations. San Telmo – not to be confused with the gorgeous restaurant in C/Vilà i Vila – is one of those places that are neither too outdated to chase away the posher clientele, nor too well-heeled to turn away your average hungry passer-by. This is a place to stop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner – the best-sellers are salads and hamburgers – and for having the first drinks of the night before making your way to Bikini, Luz de Gas, Universal, Sutton or any of the nightclubs in the area.