The layout of Fidel is typical of Catalan cafés, with its tiny entrance and long, narrow bar, replete with glass-encased tapas treats. This look is supplemented by some pleasurable idiosyncrasies, evidenced by the pronounced shabbiness of the entrance, with its multiple AC ducts, or the blue and white tile mosaic that decorates the bar. Pay a visit, and you’ll no doubt discover more for yourself.

A good selection of sandwiches fuels a lively evening crowd, who tend to turn their attention towards the beer and liquor as the night gets older. Daytime fare typically consists of the “menu del dia”—typically a Mediterranean rice or pasta dish—alongside the usual tapas selection.