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.

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.

If you're a member of PETA this place IS NOT for you. You've got to run the meat gauntlet just to…read morestep in the door! I counted 40 legs of ham hanging from the ceiling complete with the little cup, under each, to catch the drippings. Considering the ham and the cool wallpaper made of old posters promoting the running of the bulls I was hopeful that this place would be great. Sadly it was not. An item or two was terrific but the next few were so-so and a couple were blech. Lots of small sandwich type items that looked good but will not have me returning for more. The sangria was delicious and the pocket door to the bathroom was awesome. But Bodegon your Michelin stars mean nothing to me and I'm afraid I can't recommend you.

This is where Hemmingway wrote his famous book. The churros con Chocolate here were served hot with…read moregood chocolate dip and the cafe con Leche was excellent also.

Service was awful. Waiter was impatient and rude. Food was good…read more Beautiful historic restaurant Great ambience.

We underestimated the amazing city that Pamplona is and got there late in the day to run and watch…read morethe Argentina and Nigeria match. We decided to walk into this place because they had the game on and thank goodness we did! It has amazing ambiance, great service and SPECTACULAR food. Yes, drinks/beers and some pintxos are the way to go! And actually, sitting at the bar would make for a great experience given the view of all the food coming out!

Fun little spot near the bull ring. Servers spoke English and provided good service. Food and…read morewine were good and inexpensive. Worth checking out if in area.

Very good food, service and ambience. highly recommend. Don't be fooled by the bar up front the…read moredining room is lovely in the back

Excellent place. Tapas are really good, not too crowded and fast service. Definitely recommendedread more

I followed some Google recommendations and they were right. This place is awesome. It is small and…read moreit makes you feel special. I tried the 5 course menu and it had a little of everything: artichoke, fish and meat. The lemon dessert was great. Great selection of wine by the glass. The Chef came out to say hello since somebody the plates has Mexican influence and I was originally born in Mexico City. If you come the service and attention will give you a great overall dining experience

A little background to understand What you are going to eat (from Wikipedia): A pincho (Spanish:…read moreliterally "thorn" or "spike"), pintxo or pinchu is a small snack, typically eaten in bars. Some of the best pintxos we had in the basque country: at the bar you can see the selection of the day or you can choose from the menù some of these little jewels of flavor. The ingredients are fresh out of the market, especially the fish, and the final result is mindblowing. If you prefer bigger servings, the "raciones" are more similar to regular plates.

Good place for some quick tapas at the standing bar. Service is quick. My Spanish isn't that great…read morebut they understood just fine. It started off as just us standing but this place quickly filled up! Would definitely come back!

Excellent tapas and excellent beer. Stumbled upon this place while walking the streets…read more Would recommend the salmon and shrimp sandwich and the mini burger.

Prices are great. The flavors are great. Always a line on the weekends and during San Fermin …read more.. forget it! Popular place for locals and visitors a like. I recommend the picantes. And padrons

We were staying at the hotel next door and didn't feel like paying 16 euros for breakfast there…read more This little place next door was perfect! For 5 euros I got a delicious coffee, freshly squeezed (while we sat there) OJ and a scrambled egg/sausage mix on toast. It could only have been better if the breakfast was heated up a little bit more. Considering it was already made though and heated up it was delicious. The decor is simple and clean. Probably an ok spot to get tapas and a glass of wine at night.