Too many of the other places just have cold tapas or reheat others in the microwave. Passionate about wine, Mikel Rico opened his Ardoka Vinoteka in Hondarribia (in the Basque Country) over a decade ago, and in 2017 he inaugurated Ardoka in Madrids Chamberí neighbourhood. We ate at other places on the street and the difference is that this place has a chief that really cooks fine food. We had tuna and bread at the bar, and salami, but ordered the black ink risotto w calimari, beef taco (a small rare fillet w roasted potato and red pepper), and scallops done two ways. They had traditional tapas at the bar but the really wonderful food was the ordered tapas (don't worry, they give you a number and will call out when it's done-don't worry they'll track you down).

For an American not used to this, it takes a bit to get comfortable with the way things work, but just relax and watch and it all becomes clear. The day we were there, there some stools, but most people stand and have bar service. Yes, Azken Portu apartment provides a private parking garage. You can eat inside, but the action is eating outside standing next to several wine barrels used as tables. Ardoka Vinoteka and Bar Alcanadre with different delicacies are about 100 meters away. Buenos pintxos,buenos vinos y buen ambiente con una atencin muy profesional. This is a very nice area, just below the old walled city, a block or two off the ocean. 648 likes 1 talking about this 692 were here. There are several tapas restaurants on this pretty street,but this is the best.

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