We had heard that Basque food is the best in Spain, so of course we wanted to try it while we were…read morein the most northern part of our trip to Spain. Found this tapas bar and were not disappointed. It's small, but mighty in flavor. They had so many tapas to choose from! The food was fresh and very tasty. What to do if you are only eating tofu, and not in the back formal restaurant: Maybe grab a seat first because it gets crowded in there. Pick up a plate Pick your tapas Make sure you leave the toothpicks on the plate so they know how much to charge you when you're finished. There was a woman standing on the guest side of the bar whom you may think is just one of the customers, but she will answer any questions and make sure you get the drinks you want --including sangria. Just be aware that the drinks may cost as much as your tapas! Enjoy and have fun!

Great tapas with a Portuguese flair. The selection of tapas on the bar is amazing. The server will…read morealso walk by with hot offerings from the kitchen. Remember to keep your toothpicks because that's how you're billed. The wine list is also well priced. The walls in the bar are old and add great ambiance.

Absolutely great restaurant visited it three times over the summer. Sangria was the highlight not…read moretoo strong not too sweet. Def give them a visit. Their service was great too as well as the general ambiance of the restaurant.

We stopped in for the help-your-self pintxo lunch. The à la carte menu was not suggested. Was a…read moregreat quick lunch. Great quick stop. Good was super fresh and well presented

This is a tiny space with stools at the bar. The tapas menu was varied and everything we had was…read moredelicious. But the real fun was with the bartender. He recommended food and beverages that were completely on point. We toasted with the other customers. He tried to teach me to pour wine the way they pour mint tea in Morocco. We enjoyed every moment of the experience. Highly recommended!

Stumbled upon this local tapas bar in Barcelona and it quickly became one of the highlights of our…read moretrip. We ended up going two nights in a row -- and would absolutely do it again. The two bartenders -- who seem to be a couple -- are the heart of the place. He's got a dry, hilarious sense of humor that sets the tone, and together they make everyone feel like a regular. That said, if you're easily offended or don't appreciate a bit of cheeky banter, this might not be your spot. But for those who enjoy a fun, unfiltered vibe -- you'll love it here. As for the food -- wow. We had the tortilla with meat (not sure what it was, but it was delicious), the artichoke tempura (I would fly across the world again just for these), the fried eggplant, and the meat with chimichurri. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Great food, unforgettable personalities, and a place that feels alive. Take a handheld fan because it is hot - especially during summer.

The easiest way to convey our attitude towards Txirimiri is to reveal that a trip to BCN for us is…read morenot complete unless we have at least one meal here. Often times we have more. Txirimiri is not fine dining. It is good honest blue collar eats that satisfy. They feature Basque regional food seldom found outside of País Vasco. The prices are reasonable for Barcelona and the service (this place gets super busy) is excellent no matter how harried the staff may be. If we are in Barcelona, you can find us here. We will be back

Decent pintxos, good lunch, but not the most memorable spot…read more We stumbled into Txirimiri while wandering around El Born looking for a quick lunch. The place had a welcoming vibe, and pintxos were on offer, so we figured why not? Overall, it was a good lunch, but the selection of pintxos was pretty limited - not nearly as robust, creative, or flavorful as a few other places we'd tried earlier in the week across town. Nothing was bad, but nothing really stood out either. Service was okay - efficient but not particularly warm or engaging. You definitely get the sense this is a spot that sees a lot of tourists, and the staff may be a little weary of that constant flow. At the table next to us, a group of fellow American travelers were all eating burgers and fries... which kind of summed it up. That said, the location is convenient, and if you're nearby and want a quick bite in a casual setting, it's not a bad choice. Just don't expect to be blown away. 4 stars

This place was superb and worth the 15 minute wait…read more It's also a great value - I thought it was going to be 55 euro each for two not in total! The meal came with shits if baileys to end the night and the house wine was smooth and reasonably priced. This was a superb meal. My wife and I each liked 8/9 of the different Tapas and both loved the chorizo. This place is tight but has lots of charm. The food is great and the servers make it work. Definitely a great value and as I said worth a wait.

Came here during the week for a late lunch/early dinner no reservations for a party of two and was…read moresat right away. Right off the bat this place felt unique, a little bit quirky and a sort of hole in the wall - it felt exactly like the type of place I'd die to try. Furthermore are the menu options - they give you the choice to put your faith in the chef and do a blind tapas assortment, you let them know some preferences or allergies and they will keep that in mind. Naturally this was the choice we went for, and we opted for the premium option which includes some iberico ham and a bottle of wine as well. There were a few familiar sites like pan con tomate, croquettes, patatas bravas and a shrimp paella, but a few more unique things as well with a chorizo, a fried whitefish, a stewed beef, and chicken and peppers. Unfortunately, your experience is going to vary because you won't likely get the same thing we got, but I think that's the fun of it, especially if you're a foodie. Waitstaff was great and very helpful as well. Easily one of my favorite recommendations to stop by if you're in the city.

They moved! They are now in Mercat de Sant Antoni. I looked all over La Rambla for them, only to…read morefind out they moved. Their space is much bigger and now indoors. Same great service and same outstanding food. We ordered the chickpeas, razor clams, pork cheeks, calamari and beans and octopus. Everything was fresh and delicious. Will definitely be back again.

A fellow Yelper mentioned they have moved to Mercat de Sant Antoni and found out it has been 2…read moreyears. As the kind gentleman mentioned, La Boqueria was just too busy and this smaller market had a better pace for Pinotxo. They have a counter with 10 bar stools and open kitchen format with food displayed at the counter. I can see seating becoming a premium as the day progresses. I arrived shortly after they opened and already there were 3 customers ordering Cafe Con Leches and Xuxos. I did the same with my Xuxo to go. I saw they had Octopus Galician style and despite the am hour couldn't resist. Pinotxo's version was very good-that said, I've had more tender Octopus. Definitely a Tapa size and pricey for the portion but gave me my fix for one of my favorite dishes before leaving Barcelona. I saw Tripe and Beef cheeks on the menu and asked one of the servers which one? She gave me a look of "I can't decide"meaning can't go wrong with either. Ordered the Beef cheeks as I've never had it. Rich, decadent and definitely not a breakfast meal-I liked it! I was told the white cubes were collagen and not fat. Definitely a dish to try. Cafe Con Leche was excellent! The Xuxo (one of Jose Andres's favorites) was amazing! Like a donut, a little bit of flakiness of a croissant and filled with this rich, delicious Crema and as if that wasn't enough coated with sugar. We loved it! One of those delicacies that sells out early. Service was engaged and friendly from all of the people behind the counter. They are located inside the Market at one of the corners (Tamarit/Urgell) before the exit. Make this stop for Xuxos and some delicacies you won't find at your typical spots in the area.

One of the best meals/tapas I had during my trip to Barcelona. At first, I thought it was a…read moretouristy trap, but I was wrong. It definitely exceeded my expectations. To start off, the menu is very easy. You need to read about one-two lines and make your choice by the pictures. We ordered about 20 different tapas (party of 5) and we were STUFFED! #5, #31 and #51 were my absolute favorites. The waitress was extremely fast and attentive and every single tapas came in less than 10 minutes. It almost felt as if they had them ready. Beers and wines came fast too. Everything was just beautiful and great. I would most definitely come back and recommend anyone looking to experience Barcelona eating the right way to come here. It can be a little pricey, but worth it.

Absolute atrocity of Barcelona. Left the worst impression of this city in the shortest amount of…read moretime possible. Offered no service, literally, no service. Only racism, haughtiness, condescension, and profanity. Terrible. Completely terrible. I personally suggest all non Spanish speakers to avoid this place.

Starting out, speaking with the hostess, Karen. Being in the restaurant business for many years,…read moreshe is one of the top hostesses I have ever worked with or have seen in other restaurants. Under extreme pressure, she did an outstanding job! They are very lucky to have her in that front of the house position. Wait staff very good, food was outstanding. Extremely busy, very well-run restaurant. I wish we had a restaurant like that where we live!

Where to i begin from?…read more Probably the best tapas experience of my life in the city of tapas. This place is legendary and food lives up to its hype. We walked in mid day got seated though they weren't may spots available it was almost full. The staff was courteous to begin with. Took care of our stroller and welcomed us. We ordered a bit of everything from shrimp on bread, crab/shrimp on toast to their calamari which was super moist and flavorful. We also ordered the steak on toast which was bursting of flavors and cooked to perfection. My favorite was their fried eggs on patatas and crab. Just check the portions before orderding as most are small plates. The place itself was lively and vibrant. The food was a full 10. The food came out quick and service was fantastic we also got pics with the staff they were so friendly. The pricing is perfect not overly pricey. Definitely a must visit when in Barcelona.

Adorable little spot that appears to be patronized by plenty of locals so that was our first clue…read morethis would Be a nice place but I maintained that we would be eating dinner elsewhere and that we were only stopping by for quick drink. Well you all know what they say about the best laid plans. They were passing tapas around and each was, per my husband, better than the last. It's a lot of meat and seafood of course so not much for me other than the usual bread, patatas bravas, and peppers but the meat eaters and seafood lovers in your group will LOVE this place. The staff are all super friendly and willing to help us despite our below average Spanish. It's small inside, so keep your group small but definitely go when walking around the gothic quarter it's well worth a visit.

Great little Basque restaurant and pintxos bar with small plates and drinks. Very nice and friendly…read moreservice with casual relaxed vibe. We stopped in mid-afternoon on a warm day of sightseeing and were very pleased to find this little gem near the Cathedral. Order vermut or draft beer to accompany tasty bites at ~2€ per pintxos (they total up the # of toothpicks at the end). Salut!

We loved having a Barcelona like lunch here while feasting on Pintxos! The food was excellent and…read morethe toothpicks were around 3€ each...I def recommend getting a sampling of the seafood and other varieties they offer that day.

So, hate to leave this review but will explain. I am a second generation Basque born in USA and was…read moreraised by parents and grandparents that wanted their kids to assimilate into the American culture. I do not know much about my Basque heritage. Came to Barcelona for the first time four days early to taste a little Basque culture. I was not impressed with this location. The food and drink was fantastic but the service and everyone I spoke with did not care if I was there or not. I asked for help in picking items that were most traditional Basque food. Absolutely rude and ignorant from the moment I walked till I left. Wish I had gone anywhere else. I would recommend the food as being delightful, but only go here if you like being treated as being an imposition to someone's life.