Area: El Raval. MAP IT
Booking tel.: 933 171 731 Price: Less than 20 Euros. (Precio medio 20 €) no credit cards
Open: Monday to Saturday from 6-16 hr.
Closed: Sunday. August.
TripAdvisor : 4/5 rank 225 / 4338 157 reviews
Yelp : 4.5/5
In the popular Boqueria market we find the Pinotxo bar, a landmark place that has occupied stalls 66 and 67 for over 50 years. It opens around 6 in the morning and since that time it works literally non-stop until the market shuts at 5pm.
Juanito is the soul of such a special place and, with his improvisation skills and friendliness, surprises his guests (those who are lucky enough to find a little space at the bar) with his fresh simple dishes elaborated with dedication and imagination. His wonderful seasonal cuisine presents creations like tripes, "cap i pota", chickpea stew and much more that changes on a daily basis depending on the best products available in the market.
Pinotxo has a great many of followers that know what getting one of the stools at the bar means. A must when visiting La Boqueria.
No lie, when we go to eat at the Boqueria Mercat (market in Catalan) it’s always difficult for us to choose between El Quim de la Boqueria and this other tapas bar called Pinotxo.. Go to both and tell us what is your favourite..
At Pinotxo (located to the right of the main entrance) you will appreciate for sure: lamb stew, lentils, vegetable stew, cod, grilled lobster, clams and many kind of rice.. Difficult to choose..
Time Out Thu Dec 27 2012
Just inside the entrance of the Boqueria, on the right-hand side, is this essential market bar. It's run by Juanito, one of the city's best-loved figures. In the early morning the place is popular with ravenous night owls on their way home and, at lunchtime, foodies in the know. Various tapas are available, along with excellent daily specials such as tuna casserole or scrambled eggs with clams.
Amidst the raging colors and charming sounds of La Boqueria, you may mistake Pinotxo Bar to be cute, obviously good but just one of the many lunch options that the market has to offer. But however much it benefits from the atmosphere of La Boqueria, it is safe to say that this 15m2 corner holds the power to create that vivacious atmosphere entirely on its own. Since its opening in 1952, the family run Catalan bar thrives with the energy and spirit of Juan Bayen, the host, head chef and bartender; and flourishes with the contributions of Jordi, Didac, Albert and Javi. The food, prepared in front of you, and devoured right next to you, dares you to choose one over the other. Fresh seafood and saucy, spicy meat plates combined with chickpeas or beans are traditional for Catalan cuisine, but the meals here are in no way typical or expected. Pinotxo bar is a legend and a reason on its own to visit Barcelona.
Nile Guide
This unique spot has been open for more than 50 years and acts as a magnet for all sorts of locals—shop assistants, pedestrians on the Ramblas, business executives, civil servants and politicians all wait patiently for their turn at the bar. There is no menu and the owners—Juanito and his family—simply announce what is on offer and take an order. These are just a few of the specials you might get to try—Artichoke Omelette, Stew, Grilled Norway Lobsters, Lentils, a wide array of rice dishes and clams à la Marinera. The restaurant even has its own cava (Spanish sparkling wine), called "Pinotxo."
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