BCN Taste & Tradition traces back to a Spanish immigrant in Houston who carried memories of his childhood home before meeting a Barcelona-trained chef in 2008; together they opened the restaurant in September 2014. The name is a nod to Barcelona itself, and the kitchen, now led by chef Luis Roger, pairs modern Spanish technique with recipes passed down through generations.
The menu runs through Cinco Jotas Ibérico ham with toasted pa amb tomaca, Ibérico ham croquettes, patatas bravas, Cantabrian anchovies, and a smoked cod salad built on Boston lettuce, olives, and romesco. A strawberry salad with seared duck breast, duck chicharrones, and Idiazábal cheese and a Spanish octopus with potato purée and smoked paprika round things out. Produce sourcing is selective, and meals open with complimentary bread and chorizo at the table.
The dining room sits inside a converted bungalow hung with original art, including a Miró at the entrance, and the gin and tonic program has become a known part of the experience. Service and atmosphere are frequent strengths cited by regulars, along with the seafood dishes, even as some visits note the kitchen's consistency can vary.
Michelin has awarded BCN one star in each of its Texas guides from 2024 through 2026.
The menu runs through Cinco Jotas Ibérico ham with toasted pa amb tomaca, Ibérico ham croquettes, patatas bravas, Cantabrian anchovies, and a smoked cod salad built on Boston lettuce, olives, and romesco. A strawberry salad with seared duck breast, duck chicharrones, and Idiazábal cheese and a Spanish octopus with potato purée and smoked paprika round things out. Produce sourcing is selective, and meals open with complimentary bread and chorizo at the table.
The dining room sits inside a converted bungalow hung with original art, including a Miró at the entrance, and the gin and tonic program has become a known part of the experience. Service and atmosphere are frequent strengths cited by regulars, along with the seafood dishes, even as some visits note the kitchen's consistency can vary.
Michelin has awarded BCN one star in each of its Texas guides from 2024 through 2026.