{"id":15276,"date":"2020-06-08T10:24:18","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T08:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourbarcelonafoodtours.com\/?p=9914"},"modified":"2023-09-26T23:16:58","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T23:16:58","slug":"best-pintxos-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-pintxos-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Find the Best Pintxos in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"

Barcelona is one of Spain\u2019s culinary capitals, but you aren\u2019t limited to fantastic Catalan cuisine here.\u00a0The famous Basque pintxos<\/a> are widely available in Barcelona as well\u2014but where should you go if you want to try the best pintxos in Barcelona.<\/p>\r\n

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These pintxo bars are piled high with beautiful, tempting delicacies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Pintxos are delicious, carb-heavy, servings of bread with a topping. The topping could be chorizo and red pepper, cheese and quince paste, smoked salmon and cream cheese, olive tapenade and anchovy, tortilla\u2014you name it. There are hundreds of different possibilities, ranging from classic to modern.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The term pintxo <\/em>comes from the Spanish verb pinchar <\/em>(to piece) as each pintxo is pierced with a wooden skewer. In most pintxo bars, there will be two lengths of skewer, each length representing a different price. When you\u2019re ready to leave, just hand over your skewers and receive the bill. It\u2019s an informal way of eating a little or a lot, and one of our favorite aspects of Spanish food culture.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But beware: there are lots of places in Barcelona offering pretty poor pintxos. Don\u2019t waste a meal there\u2014instead, head to one of these five spots for the best pintxos in Barcelona.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

Our favorite restaurants for pintxos in Barcelona<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Koska Taverna (Poble Sec)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A list of where to eat the best pintxos in Barcelona would not be complete without an entry from Carrer de Blai. Running across the bottom half of Poble Sec, this street is famous for its dozens of tapas and pintxos bars. Koska<\/a> is one of the locals\u2019 favorites, and of a higher quality than many of its neighbors. Their selection is inventive without getting too weird, and as with all places along Blai, the best thing to do is to grab a seat on the terrace and watch the world go by.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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A twist on Spanish omelet with green peppers served pintxo style – on slices of bread and skewered with toothpicks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Anardi (Sant Antoni)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Sant Antoni neighborhood sits on the other side of Avinguda del Paral\u00b7lel from Poble Sec. At the heart of it is Carrer del Parlament, the trendiest foodie spot in Sant Antoni. Nestled towards one end is Anardi<\/a>, a local favorite owned by Renata and Oihana, two relocated Basques. They have a wide array of pintxos available, with the jam\u00f3n and quail egg option being a popular choice. And be sure to save room for one of their famous desserts, too.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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Basque-owned Anardi brings the authentic pintxos experience to Barcelona.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Gasterea (Vila de Gracia)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In the heart of Vila de Gracia is Carrer de Verdi, a mainly pedestrian street running from El Mercat de l\u2019Abaceria up to the top of Gracia. It\u2019s packed with boutique shops, international restaurants, the popular local cinema\u2014and Gasterea (Carrer de Verdi, 39<\/em>).\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A bar lines the left-hand side of the space, with a shelf and room to prop up a drink and small plate on the right. The bar is resplendent with classic pintxos and staff that know how to please. Every five minutes, a new plate is sent up and the staff walk the bar encouraging you to take a look and a pintxo. On more than one occasion, we\u2019ve seen guests ask for some cider and the staff simply hand over the bottle they are pouring from! It\u2019s a very easy place to have a good time.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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No pintxos experience is complete without cider.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Taktika Berri (Eixample)\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Taktika Berri<\/a> is well known in Barcelona as a leading Basque restaurant. And as a leading Basque restaurant, it obviously does great pintxos. You won\u2019t find any mini-burger or spring roll pintxos here. Instead, the menu is full of classics, with the seafood offerings being standouts. Any of their pintxos with cod will be some of the best bites you can have in Barcelona.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\"Pintxos
Tiny bites, colossal flavors: the magic of pintxos. Photo credit: Inigo de la Maza<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Maitea (Eixample)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Also located in the Eixample neighborhood, Maitea<\/a> is cozy, no-frills spot that will transport you directly to the Basque Country. With a long list of both cold and hot pintxos, this is a great option for sampling classics as well as Basque-Catalan fusion bites. Think fried artichoke hearts with romesco sauce or Basque bites enhanced with local botifarra <\/em>sausage. Maitea truly offers the best of both worlds!<\/p>\r\n

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When it comes to pintxos, you can’t beat the classics, like bacalao<\/em> (cod).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

Update notice: This article was updated on September 26, 2023.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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