Bar El Rincón de Luis Mari
A beloved Vitoria-Gasteiz institution since 1950, renowned for its top-tier Iberian ham and delicious pintxos in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
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Bar El Rincón de Luis Mari
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A beloved Vitoria-Gasteiz institution since 1950, renowned for its top-tier Iberian ham and delicious pintxos in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
"This is for sure one of the best places in Vitoria where you get the best Pintxos in town."
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Engage with the friendly staff for personalized recommendations and learn about their offerings.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
Avoid crowds for a more intimate experience and quicker service.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Tapas bar, Bar & grill
Price
$
Phone
+34 945 25 01 27
Address
Errioxa K., 14, 01005 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Spain
Website
barelrincondeluismari.com/Highlights
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Award-Winning Iberian Ham
Indulge in some of the best Pintxos in Vitoria, featuring top-quality Bellota Iberico ham and award-winning jamon de Jabugo.
Authentic Local Atmosphere
Experience a local, familial atmosphere with friendly staff who make you feel at home. A classic spot since 1950.
Signature 'Antxopi' Pintxo
Don't miss the 'Antxopi', a simple yet delicious pintxo of anchovy, piquillo pepper, boiled egg, and mayonnaise.
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Ask for Recommendations
Engage with the friendly staff for personalized recommendations and learn about their offerings.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
Avoid crowds for a more intimate experience and quicker service.
Try the 'Incredible' Pintxo
Customers highly recommend trying the 'Incredible' pintxo, which lives up to its name.
Superb Jamon
The jamon is superb and a must-try, along with the pintxos.
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Ask for Recommendations
Engage with the friendly staff for personalized recommendations and learn about their offerings.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
Avoid crowds for a more intimate experience and quicker service.
Try the 'Incredible' Pintxo
Customers highly recommend trying the 'Incredible' pintxo, which lives up to its name.
Superb Jamon
The jamon is superb and a must-try, along with the pintxos.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Bar El Rincón de Luis Mari is highly praised for its exceptional pintxos and award-winning Iberian ham, creating a welcoming, familial atmosphere. Diners consistently highlight the friendly and attentive staff, making it feel like home. While the food quality and value are outstanding, the popularity can lead to crowds during peak times.
"Bar El Rincón de Luis Mari is a fantastic spot to enjoy delicious pintxos. The staff is incredibly attentive and friendly, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The pintxos are tasty and always fresh, making each visit special. Highly recommend!"
T Kobal
"Been for 4 days in Vitoria...but was more than ten times in this place. This is for sure one of the best places in Vitoria where you get the best Pintxos in town. Variety, Taste...par excellence. Their Jamon is superb. Apart from that the boss "Inigo" and the entire staff are very friendly...you feel like coming home every time. Customer friendly...this is not the case in many other places in town...in my experience. Don't miss this gem if you are in town. It's a must!"
Don Raja Elvis
"Weird fact..in England we stopped drinking Martini 50 years ago but "Vermouth" is a popular drink in Vitoria..go figure Flic back out in flares dancing to Saturday Night Fever. People are strange as Jim Morrison once sung..."
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Frequently Asked Questions
The award-winning Bellota Ibérico ham and the signature 'Antxopi' pintxo are highly recommended. Many also praise the 'Incredible' pintxo and various seafood options.
The atmosphere is described as local, familial, and cozy, with ham hanging from the ceilings and friendly staff who make you feel at home.
While the restaurant is popular, visiting during off-peak hours is recommended to avoid crowds and enjoy a more intimate experience.
Yes, the staff is very friendly and attentive. They are happy to provide personalized recommendations and share information about their offerings.
Prices are considered very affordable and offer great value for the high quality of food served.
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The Top Pintxo Bars In Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
A small old-fashioned bar with ham hanging from the ceilings and stools along the bar, El Rincón de Luis Mari opened in 1950 and has a local, familial feel. Over many years the bar has become well known for its excellent Iberian ham, and even serves jamón de Jabugo – Spain’s best, award-winning ham from the town of Huelva in Andalusia. As well as the typical pintxos, they also serve local produce, such as peppers from Tolosa, black pudding from Burgos, and percebes – a Basque delicacy of goose barnacles.
Dónde comer en Vitoria-Gasteiz barato y bien: los mejores bares y restaurantes
Otro de los clásicos para disfrutar de un buen picoteo, sin tener que rascarse de más el bolsillo, es El Rincón de Luis Mari. Aquí hay, principalmente, dos elaboraciones que se disputan el podio: su famoso Serranito (una oda al jamón ibérico entre pan y pan) y el no menos popular Antxopi (anchoa, pimiento rojo, huevo duro picado, mayonesa y un majado de ajo y perejil sobre pan). Lo que no quita que haya más opciones interesantes dentro de su carta, como el revuelto de champis o el Pizarrín (mini flauta de anchoas de Santoña con alegrías riojanas), ya sea para devorarlos en la barra o para disfrutarlos de manera más reposada en el comedor.
Los 9 mejores bares de pintxos de Vitoria
El Rincón de Luis Mari, cerca de la plaza de abastos, es un bar y restaurante muy clásico y tradicional, de los de toda la vida, regentado por la familia Puelles, donde sirven embutidos ibéricos, serranitos, romeritos, pizarrines… además de gamba de calidad, rabas y otras tapas tradicionales. Y algunos pintxos inventados por ellos como el Antxopi: una tosta con pimiento rojo de piquillo, anchoa y huevo duro rayado. Dónde:calle Rioja, 14.
The best taverns for Pintxos in Vitoria
For the pintxos in Vitoria we first go to the Rincón de Luis Mari (the Corner of Luis Mari), a tavern with a family atmosphere. At the bar you can taste different pintxos made with excellent quality products. One of the most popular ones is the " Antxopi," a pintxo of Santoña anchovies, boiled egg, mayonnaise and piquillo peppers.
Pintxos in Vitoria-Gasteiz | Nigthlife and tapas areas in the Basque Country
If you believe that less is more, El Rincón de Luis Mari (Calle Rioja, 14) is the place for you and Antxopi is what you are looking for. A simple but delicious piece of bread topped with pepper, anchovy, boiled egg, a touch of mayonnaise and olive oil. It's impossible not to be captivated.
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