Asador Etxebarri serves Basque wood-fired grill cooking in Atxondo, with World’s 50 Best placing it No. 2 in 2025.
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- Address
- San Juan Plaza, 1, 48291 Axpe-Martzaa / Axpe Marzana, Bizkaia, Spain
- Phone
- +34 946 58 30 42
- Website
- asadoretxebarri.com
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Basque wood-fired grill and signature dishes
Basque wood-fired grill cooking defines Asador Etxebarri, with Spanish Basque as its primary cuisine. Signature dishes include beef chop, Palamos prawns, chorizo, and milk ice cream with beetroot.
San Juan Plaza and mountain views
San Juan Plaza, 1 anchors the restaurant in Axpe-Martzaa / Axpe Marzana, Bizkaia. Mountain views and quiet pacing suit a longer conversation-led lunch.
Beef chop and Palamos prawns sit alongside local sourcing, while an extensive sommelier-led wine offer gives the meal a cellar-driven frame. Smart casual dress and upscale casual service keep the plan polished without formal-dining language.
Atxondo grill recognition
Asador Etxebarri’s Atxondo grill has sustained recognition: World’s 50 Best placed it No. 2 in 2024 and 2025, and Michelin awarded one star in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Comparison Snapshot
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asador Etxebarri | Basque Wood-Fired Grill | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Axpe Achondo |
| Txispa | Basque–Japanese Fire‑Driven Tasting Menu | $$$$ | , | Axpe / San Juan Auzoa |
| Mendi Goikoa Bekoa | Traditional Basque grill in a historic farmhouse hotel | $$ | , | Axpe – Atxondo |
| Enigma | Modern Spanish Avant-Garde Tasting Menu | $$$$ | Michelin 2 Star | Sant Antoni |
| Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao | Modern Basque Fine Dining | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Abando |
| Elkano | Basque Grilled Fish | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Getaria |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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Macarfi 9.6 Food Rating
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At a Glance
- Rustic
- Cozy
- Elegant
- Scenic
- Special Occasion
- Open Kitchen
- Extensive Wine List
- Sommelier Led
- Local Sourcing
- Mountain
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 1–2:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 1–2:30 PM
- Thursday
- 1–2:30 PM
- Friday
- 1–2:30 PM
- Saturday
- 1–2:30 PM
- Sunday
- 1–2:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Cozy and welcoming rustic country home with warm wood elements, simple decor, white linens, and natural sunlight in a sun-lit upstairs dining room.