I have always wanted to go to this place. Every Wednesday, I pass it going to Ye Olde King's head for trivia night. I also read that it is owned by the same people who own Joe's on Abbot Kinney. I don't know if that is correct, but Bar Pintxo recently opened and I wanted to check it out.
It's a Spanish tapas style restaurant. My roommate said it was served like how they served tapas in San Sebastian. Most of the tapas are served on a grilled slice of bread, sort of like bruschetta. They are displayed in front of the bar, and to my horror, not just "display," but the actual tapas food to be served.
I ordered the an asparagus tapas, which was a sliced white asparagus laying on top of a pinkish, nut mix, that looked like chopped up salmon, but was not, all on top of a piece of grilled, and soggy from sitting there, bread. Not a big fan, but it was different. The white asparagus was good, but there weren't too many options for vegetarians. (the radish, jicama, avocado in cilantro lime skewer or spinach salad didn't really appeal to me).
One of the specials on the chalkboard was "Coca Pintxo." It sounded like a drink, but it actually was a flatbread topped with cheese, onions, white asparagus, and then these pik-nik-like shoestring potatoes and cheese. It was okay. Kind of steep for $10.
I also had a glass of sangria. It was average, but especially refreshing for the day, since it was insanely hot in LA today.
When the check came, I felt a little grip on my wallet...but at the same time, I also felt good to get this Bar Pintxo out of my system. At leeast I know now, and won't have the inclination to return... except maybe if i wanted another glass of sangria on a hot day.
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