12 iconic Basque pintxos to try – Chef's Pencil

12 iconic Basque pintxos to try – Chef's Pencil

HomeCooking Tips, Recipes12 iconic Basque pintxos to try – Chef's Pencil

Pintxos are small dishes served all over the Basque Country an autonomous region in northern Spain known for its delicious food.

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Pintxos are similar to tapas served in the rest of the country but are generally smaller. Their name comes from the Spanish verb pinchar which means to stab or prick as these delicacies are presented with a toothpick in the middle.

To be honest there are not weeks that go by without me eating a pintxo or two in different Basque bars pubs or restaurants. They are the perfect way to try delicious dishes without getting too full perfect for in between. Of course you can eat several and feel full for the rest of the day.

In this article we show you some of the best pintxos in the Basque Country that you can try if you travel to the region from Bilbao to San Sebastián.