If it’s look good, then it’s worth a stab. I first came across pintxos back in the madness of Naked for Satan, and it hasn’t appeared at all since then. Pintxos or pinchos are Spanish for “spike” and refer to little bites on sticks. It traditionally forms an appetiser and often accompanied with wine, being bites on bread. Pix offer a pick-three option as part of Mealfix, and I ran down the corner to pick my selections. All the options looked fantastic, and I went with the: searrano ham & quail egg, marinated fig & goat’s cheese and the ham & bechamel croquettes. My favourite was the fried and melty croquette, with oodles of flowing cheese. My own qualm is that you do need quite a few bites to be full and at a normal £2.25-3.25 per bite it doesn’t necessarily come cheap. Perfect for a boozy work afternoon though. It’s like a sushi train but with tapas.
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Pintxos are a version of tapas, eaten in Northern Spain and the Basque region and held together by a skewer. I tried them for the first time in Barcelona. Numerous plates of bite-sized snacks were placed around the bar area for you to help yourself to, like an upmarket buffet. Once you had eaten your fill, the number of left-over skewers was totted up and that was how your bill was worked out.
Pix follows the same formula. You can choose from a mind-boggling array of pintxos, including items like tortilla, croquetas, meatballs, and cheeses. Each one costs either £2.25 or £3.25 (indicated by the length of the skewer). It is incredibly easy to stuff your face and I particularly enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere created by being able to help yourself to as much or as little as you liked. The food itself was all delicious and fresh, and I did feel like the proverbial kid in candy store when faced with rows upon rows of yummy food.
Pix also offers a good range of cocktails and wines, including sherries and cavas. It's a great place for both a cheap bite and a belly-bursting blow out. I'm looking forward to visiting again and I'm going hungry!
Great little stop off whilst shopping in Oxford street or Carnaby street. Lovely little tapas deals make the perfect mid afternoon snack. Highly recommend the espresso martini !
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