The bar famous for tortilla de patatas has more to offer! One of the great dishes they have is the Pintxo de Antxoa: a very interesting small bite showcasing cured anchovy and pickled green peppers.
Quick facts about Pintxo de Antxoa
- Also known as: Anchovy Pintxo or Pincho de Anchoa
- Definition: Pintxo de Antxoa from Antonio Bar is a Spanish pintxo made with anchovies and peppers, usually marinated, served cold and known for its savoury flavor.
- Where we ate it: Antonio Bar, Donostia / San Sebastián
- Context: Anchovies, especially served after being cured, are very popular in the Basque Country. So are peppers: guindillas (pickled green hot peppers) and fried green peppers.
- Served: cold
- Texture: soft
- Flavour: savoury and tangy
- Pronunciation: peen-choh deh ahn-choh-ah
- One-line verdict: A great way to try cured anchovies, one of the must-try products in the Basque Country.
Why it’s worth ordering
Antonio Bar has mixed these great ingredients and put them on a soft slice of bread. It sounds simple, but the ingredients shine, and their flavours mix very well, so you’ll want to try it.
Taste and texture
The texture of the Pintxo de Antxoa from Antonio Bar in Donostia / San Sebastián is soft and comforting. The flavour is what makes this stand out: it flows between salty and tangy, and a little sweet from the fried green peppers and from the bread. It reminded us of the flavor from a gilda pintxo, which is great because that is an iconic pintxo.
How to order it
Antonio Bar has high tables and a standing area outside, so it’s pretty informal. You’d just ask the waiter for “la Antxoa” when they come to get your order.
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Quick decision guide
You’ll like it if: you like mixes of salty and tangy flavors.
If you want something similar: Gilda
Frequently asked questions
Not really. They use good-quality anchovies at Bar Antonio, so the overall flavor is balanced.
