Some plans start with a simple ‘Shall we go for a drink?’ and end at a table full of pintxos, tapas and that feeling of wanting to stay just a little longer.
That is Txikipintxo: a place to enjoy good food by the sea, right on Malgrat de Mar’s seafront promenade and just steps from Sumus Hotel Monteplaya & Spa 4*s.
Inspired by traditional Basque taverns, Txikipintxo brings pintxo culture to the Mediterranean coast with a colourful, varied menu prepared with local ingredients.
With a bar full of different pintxos, colours and flavours, deciding where to start is already a challenge. Saying ‘I’ll only try one’ is easy. Sticking to it is another story.
Do you have to be staying at Sumus Hotel Monteplaya & Spa 4*s to visit?
No. And we want to make that very clear, just in case anyone was still hesitating before coming in.
Txikipintxo is open to everyone. Yes, we are just steps from Sumus Hotel Monteplaya & Spa, but you do not need a room key, a wristband, a suitcase or even that unmistakable holiday glow to come in.
You can visit us whether you are staying at the hotel, living in Malgrat de Mar, coming from nearby towns such as Blanes, Santa Susanna, Pineda de Mar or Calella, or simply spending the day in the area. And, of course, you can visit us if you have just looked at the bar and thought: “I could sit here right now".
What will you find at Txikipintxo?
At Txikipintxo, the first stop is the bar. And we should warn you: looking “just out of curiosity” rarely works.
You will find a selection of pintxos full of colour and flavour, designed so you can choose straight from the bar and try a little bit of everything. From classics such as the famous gildas, with olive, piparra pepper and anchovy, to combinations with peppers, anchovies, prawns, smoked salmon, Iberian ham and other ingredients that change depending on the day’s selection.
If you feel like something freshly prepared, you can complement your choice from the bar with hot pintxos made to order. You will find options such as chistorra, catalan country-style sausage, black pudding, aubergine, mini burgers, duck foie and croquettes.
We also offer a varied menu of tapas and dishes made for sharing in the middle of the table: potato or cod omelette, "Padrón" peppers, brava's potatoes, Russian salad, fried squid, garlic prawns, octopus with parmentier, chicken wings with piparra sauce, broken eggs with Iberian ham & foie gras, or eggplant with cane syrup.
And if you want to try something a little more special, you will also find dishes such as beef tataki, Blanes prawn carpaccio, pork belly Duroc or sautéed cuttlefish.
Why visit Txikipintxo?
Because the food is good, the sea is close, and there is always a good excuse to share something.
Also because not every plan has to be a big one. Sometimes all you need is to sit down, order a few dishes to share, choose between a vermouth, a glass of wine or an ice-cold beer, and raise a toast to anything: the day, the holidays, finishing work, or simply because you feel like it.
Come and discover Txikipintxo in Malgrat de Mar!