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Great fries - but not so great falafel

3 Posted on 05 / 01 / 2013

We have previously had Maoz at other locations in other countries and were satisfied, but when we arrived in Barcelona starving and headed straight to Maoz we ordered falafels and loaded up on the side dishes. Both of us felt sick after eating it - probably because all of the sides were covered in oil. We later found out after eating some other places in Barcelona that they love to use a lot of oil on their foods, but Maoz really was not great for us. Even the pita was not as good as pita we have had at other European falafel places - including some in Barcelona. We would recommend that if you choose to eat there just beware of what is in the sides you put on the pita - they seem to be different than at other Maoz locations. You also might consider trying other greek places in Barcelona that are not vegetarian - their falafels seem better - try La Turca or Dionyses instead for instance. Maoz did have great fries though.

Pros: convenient location, great fries
Cons: greasy food, not so good pita bread

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Basic But Tasty

4 Posted on 01 / 17 / 2013

Don't expect to sit, but you can grab a hearty falafel pita and stuff it full of healthy ingredients just the same. Stand or carry away, and enjoy a great and inexpensive meal. Love this place for a quick complete vegan meal.

Pros: Quick, Tasty, Filling

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Take me to Maoz

3 Posted on 01 / 02 / 2013

You can be guaranteed amazing freshly prepared falafel here with lashings of fantastic salad, as much as you can pile on. In a bustling side street off Las Ramblas this is a very busy take-out affair. Open til 3am and a great place for on the hoof food. Serves cans of cold beer also, which is a bonus. My only concern about the format here is that it becomes extremely crowded with people jostling for position over the salad counter, and even filling up with salad again whilst they have half-eaten their falafel. This to me creates hygiene problems i.e. using utensils again on sandwiches that have already been eaten and people spluttering over and touching the salad counter food. On 1 Jan 2013 the place was absolutely heaving with people showing absolutely no concern for incoming customers. We had to leave in a bit of a fury after a 15 minute wait, and felt sorry for the lone staff member who had to deal with some rude customers demanding their food and then crowding the salad counter preventing others from getting in. I have been going to Maoz around Europe since 2002 but now I think I may have 'outgrown' it as there are so many other vegetarian and vegan fast food options available in most cities. Give Wok to Walk a try in Barcelona if Maoz is too busy only a few hundred yards away on Ferran or Las Ramblas.

Pros: cheap, fresh, location
Cons: no toilet, lack of seating, hygiene issues

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Delicious felafel

4 Posted on 10 / 26 / 2012

We needed some fuel to explore Barcelona and head to Maoz after reading the reviews on Happy Cow.
It was easy to find. Upon our arrival, the girl at the counter was extremely enthusiastic and told us that we could have any topping on our felafels.
The felafels were delicious, portions generous and there was cold beer.
Also, some awesome music was playing.

Pros: portions, friendly staff, cheap
Cons: small place

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for a quick falafel - maybe

2 Posted on 07 / 22 / 2012

This place is always full of people, messy and with staff who seem very tired of their work.

I came here several times, it is ok, but when you look around you start wonder about the hygienic standard of the place.

One time when I was really hungry I even ordered french fries. I couldn't believe it. They collect already heated fries on a shelf and just reheat it. You can imagine how disgusting and unhealthy that is.

Why not try to find a Lebanese restaurant? This fast food place is after all not that cheap.

they do have some great salads, like sun dried tomatoes and olives. However, sometimes they reduce the options so you will not find the things you did last time you were there.

they usually prepares the Falafel when you order them but it has happen to me that they give me already cold falafels or reheat falafels. I get stomach pain from reheated fat...

Pros: in city center, quick
Cons: small, stressful, few seats, messy, impression of not being a clean place, staff of bunch of tired people

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Easy to find, good falafel

4 Posted on 07 / 11 / 2012

You're probably familiar with Maoz, so I won't tell you what they are.

There's room for a few people, with some stools inside to sit on. The food is the same great quality you've come to expect from Maoz, and this location is easy to find when wandering around the city.

Definitely worth stopping in during a trip to Barcelona.

Pros: All-vegetarian, Easy to find
Cons: Limited seating

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Great Fixins

4 Posted on 06 / 03 / 2012

The fellafel was really good, albeit I could have had an extra ball or two. The fixins' were great, including sun dried tomatoes and cauliflower. Good deal, albeit EUR 4.50 was a bit steep.

Pros: Clean, Tasty, Helpful
Cons: More humous

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Maoz is always good...

4 Posted on 05 / 28 / 2012

We knew Maoz from Amsterdam, so we were happy that there was a Maoz in Barcelona. The falafel is really tasty, the salad bar is fresh, it's one of the best vegetarian fastfood concepts we know.

Pros: Good value, Fresh, Tasty

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Always a decent vegan snack

3 Posted on 01 / 17 / 2012

I'm a great fan of falafel. I make them myself from scratch, I eat them neraly everywhere I go. Maoz Falafel does not make the best falafel on earth but so far they were decent at every Maoz I went to. Maoz in BCN was no exception.

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Viva el falafel

4 Posted on 07 / 04 / 2011

Great falafels and salads! Cheap and nice, you choose everything you want for your falafel! Great for vegetarians. Cheap and open til late .Recomended.

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Great felafels and chips!!

5 Posted on 11 / 20 / 2009

Ok, this place is pretty much the same as all other Maoz's but just want to say that I can't recommend these places highly enough. They are cheap and fast and the array of fillings (mostly vegan, all vegetarian) for your felafels is amazing and you can add as much as you can balance on your pitta! Must give a mention to the chips, they seem to part cook them and then fry them on request, I thought this might make them dried up but, somehow, it makes them really tasty..maybe the nicest chips I've ever had. If you are on a tight budget then visit this place for all your meals... I did!

Pros: Cheap, Filling, Great chips
Cons: Only a few seats

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A-Maoz-ing.....

4 Posted on 10 / 11 / 2007

Bad joke, I know. But Maoz are pretty much universally amazing and in the 5 days we were in Barcelona we ate here 4 times!

Pros: Great food, Cheap cheap cheap, Fast service

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I looooove Barcelona Falafel

5 Posted on 06 / 18 / 2007

This place is heaven!
Cheap and yummie!
You can have super salads here with falafel balls and hummus.
I went to Maoz in Paris. Not half as good!

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Great little place!

5 Posted on 10 / 22 / 2006

This place is great! It is soooo cheap and really tasty. Can have falafel and salads in a pitta or in a tub, or have the menu - falafel, chips and a drink. Can have as much of the salads and you want because help yourself. Really friendly man on the counter taught us the spanish for what we ordered. Limited seating, but we were always lucky enough to sit down.

Pros: Tasty, filling food, Cheap prices, Friendly staff
Cons: Limited seating

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Maoz Falafel, Barcelona

5 Posted on 09 / 10 / 2006

Review: I've eaten here many a time for tasty vegan food on the move. Centrally located just off La Rambla and very close to Placa Reial, bargain prices. Only a couple of the sauces in the salad bar aren't vegan. I've been here at closing time and instead of throwing away unsold food they take it outside to give to homeless people.

Pros: Mostly vegan, Tasty, Bargain prices
Cons: None