We came by Gaucho on a previous night around 7pm it was swamped with people. If you want to try…read moreGaucho, come early and be brave and just dive in. We came for lunch the next day and it was more manageable. We bucked up and dove in. We learned that the drill is to find a table or bar space and order drinks, then peruse the tapa offerings along the bar. You pay when you've ordered the items you want. When you want more, you return to the bar, get more and pay. Tables are precious, but they do turn over so just be patient. The folks behind the bar get busy. If you speak Spanish, you can get their attention more easily. If not, don't be shy, signal you are ready to order. The staff is there to move customers, so be quick about decisions. They do understand and speak some English though there's not much chatting going on. This was some of the best tapas we've had on the the trip and we went to Madrid and San Sebastian. We just picked things that looked interesting not knowing what they were. Everything was delicious. Several items were creamy and rich like the crispy duck, crispy spinach and shrimp, and the sea urchin. The foie gras was cooked just enough to brown but still had plenty of melty richness. We had everything plus 4 beers for about $57. It's a great place and definitely worth a visit if you're in Pamplona.

I wasn't really impressed by the pintxos at this place. We were expecting it to be outstanding…read more It wasn't. Food was mediocre. Service was fast and efficient. The place was small but wait staff was very good and kept the place clean all the time.

Silver Medal winner! Best tapas in pamplona! Fun cute couple with great service runs it.read more

Best mushrooms that I have ever eaten! In list of best foods that I have ever eaten! It is just…read moremushrooms on piece of bread. I don't understand how it can taste so good! The texture of the mushroom is perfectly tender (not rubbery). The sauce they pour over them brings the magic umami flavors. The sauce is fat based (oil or butter) with garlic and other unknown magic seasonings. They only make one food, mushrooms, but you wouldn't want anything else. The place is small and popular. It gets super crowded quicky. They open at 7:15pm, which is early time to eat in Spain. However I recommend coming not too long after they open so you can get ahead of the crowds and get place at bar.

***I am writing this review now but I actually visited this place back in October 2022***…read moreI HAVE NEVER TASTED MUSHROOMS LIKE THIS EVER BEFORE!!! How can something so simple be this good? This place is iconic. The first thing I would do if I'm ever back in La Rioja is to come here. My husband and I came to Bar Soriano at the request of his cousins who have lived in Logroño for about 20+ years. We tried different "pinchos" (snacks eaten in different bars) on this main street but they told us this place was a MUST. The line was long and the place doesn't look like much, but believe me, totally totally worth it. I cannot explain how good these are. All they do is sell garlic buttery mushrooms + bread and liquor and they have managed to stay in business for YEARS. 100% RECOMMEND. GO IN, AND ENJOY!

This restaurant is wonderful for special event dinners in addition to its great Tapas.read more

Great ambiance, great food, great prices. We arrived right when it opened and were greeted nicely…read moreand served immediately!

Among the crowded streets of Pamplona, one of the main places to try pintxos is on Estafeta Kalea…read more Estafeta is the longest street used for the running of the bulls. It is lined with great food places and bars. On the backside of the street is Plaza de Castillo where there are even more food and bar options. This is food and drink wonderland. Some of the most artistic pintxos we saw in our 3 week adventure in the Basque territories came from Sarria. The place is ALWAYS jammed and has a huge reputation with the locals and visitors alike. One has to push their way to the bar to get service and it is fast and courteous once you make it there. You better know what you want because the guys behind the counter are just a blur of activity. We ate there for lunch and then my local family wanted to go there for a pre-dinner boost. Totally recommend this place.

Service was good and restaurant was nice not too crowded and lots of options to choose from on the…read moremenu. They also had the menu in english which is helpful. We opted for a few pintxos for lunch while we were visiting town. We also had a couple of drinks my husband got whiskey with coke and I asked for a local cocktail since I'm not much of a wine drinker. I was handed a cup of pacharán which was a bit strong but was nice to try something different. The pintxos came out one at a time which was nice we were able to fully enjoy each on their own. The bao was the only one I didn't really like mostly the bun part. It didn't taste like it was cooked all the way and was a bit gummy and there was not a lot of meat filling. Next was the lamb which was really tender and flavorful. The couscous was ok nothing special and not much seasoning to it. Then the beef cheek and mashed potatoes came out which was the star of the pintxos that we had. It was also very tender and the mash was also cooked perfectly. All of this was shared between the two of us and was very filling. The waiter let us know that some of the pinxtos could also be ordered in a full size if we wanted. We enjoyed sampling the pinxtos and would definitely recommend coming here to get a taste of local cuisine.

This was our introduction to the ultra-clean and simple flavors of basque cuisine, served with an…read morealmost impossible degree of finesse and precision with some of the freshest ingredients imaginable. We were pressed for time, but the beef cheek here fell apart in our mouths and was married with a perfect red wine sauce over pillowy smooth mashed potatoes, and the shrimp were unbelievably delicate and cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of gremolata to compliment but not overwhelm. Delicious.

My favorite spot on Calle Laurel! Everything is made to order (not reheated in a microwave like…read moremany other places) and the food is delicious! La Torre was a Spanish ham and cheese slider - yum! We also got the scallops on their shells, and grilled squid, which was very tender. I would definitely like to go back and order one of everything on the menu!

My wife and I really enjoyed the late dinner that we had at Torrecilla. It was a great tapas bar…read morewhere you could just point to the specific tapa you wanted and they would cook it up fresh for you in the back. I could see how this place could get pretty crowded, but we were there pretty late so had no problem getting a spot at the bar. Food was all really good and cheap! The cuttlefish was our favorite tapa.

The full name of the place is Tapas Bar Alto Ebro. Pintxos, tapas, pork, jamon, steaks, seafood,…read morefries, chorizo and cheese are just a few of the dishes you can get at this wonderful family-owned place. Lots of inside and outside seating. Located directly on the Plaza España diagonal from the beautiful church of Briones. Husband is the bartender and waiter. Wife is the chef. Together they do great things with food and drink. Great prices for Pintxos, Raciones and combination plates. Full service bar. Popular with locals. Clean, bright and welcoming - a must try when you are near Briones.

I enjoyed my visit here. First, they have free wifi. The service was good and fast. It's clean…read more It's very popular, so many people, families. Their hamburgers are great, I had the hamburger with caramelized onions and cheese! The service was great helping me to make sure the burger was only beef, leaving off the bacon, and helping me to get the burger Al punto, not rare and not well done. The town is on the Santiago de Compostela, so you can ask for a Peregrino (pilgrim) menu.