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Traditional Basque Pintxos
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San Sebastián, Spain

Bar Txepetxa

CuisineTapas Bar
Executive ChefManu Marañón
Price≈$15
Dress CodeCasual
ServiceCounter Service
NoiseLively
CapacitySmall
Macarfi
Opinionated About Dining

Bar Txepetxa serves Traditional Basque Pintxos at a tapas bar on Arrandegi Kalea, with anchovy pintxos among its signatures.

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Address
Arrandegi Kalea, 5, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Phone
+34 943 42 22 27
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Bar Txepetxa restaurant in San Sebastián, Spain
About

Opinionated About Dining casual rankings

Opinionated About Dining ranked Bar Txepetxa in its Casual in Europe list in 2024, 2025, and 2026, following a Highly Recommended citation in 2023. That gives the venue sustained casual-dining recognition.

Anchovy pintxos and sustainable seafood

Anchovy with red pepper, anchovy with blueberry jam, and anchovy with sea urchin sit alongside crab mousse pintxo and gildas. The kitchen focuses on local sourcing and sustainable seafood.

Counter service on Arrandegi Kalea

Counter service, quick-bite pacing, and a lively noise level suit a shorter pintxos stop rather than a long seated meal. The address is Arrandegi Kalea, 5 in Donostia / San Sebastián.

Signature Dishes
Anchovy with red pepperAnchovy with blueberry jamCrab mousse pintxoGildasAnchovy with sea urchin
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The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. Macarfi 7.2 Food Rating

    Macarfi

  2. Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Ranked #137

    Opinionated About Dining

  3. Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Ranked #156

    Opinionated About Dining

  4. Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Ranked #155

    Opinionated About Dining

  5. Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe Highly Recommended

    Opinionated About Dining

At a Glance
Vibe
  • Lively
  • Well Known
  • Rustic
  • Energetic
Best For
  • Casual Hangout
  • Group Dining
  • After Work
  • Late Night
Experience
  • Historic Building
  • Standalone
Drink Program
  • Beer Program
Sourcing
  • Local Sourcing
  • Sustainable Seafood
Dress CodeCasual
Noise LevelLively
CapacitySmall
Service StyleCounter Service
Meal PacingQuick Bite
Visit details

Current opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
7–11 PM
Wednesday
12–3 PM, 7–11 PM
Thursday
12–3 PM, 7–11 PM
Friday
12–3 PM, 7–11 PM
Saturday
12–3 PM, 7–11 PM
Sunday
12–3 PM

Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .

Warm, busy, and convivial atmosphere with retro ceramic display elements; narrow but cozy space packed with locals and tourists; lively bar energy with efficient, friendly service.