The story
Tucked away in the countryside just outside Bilbao, Txakoli Simon offers a quintessential Basque grilling experience in a beautiful, rustic setting. The restaurant invites diners to take an active role in their meal, allowing guests to grill their own meat right at the table. It is a destination that captures the heart of local culinary traditions, providing a bucolic escape for those looking to venture beyond the city center.
The quality of the ingredients remains the primary draw for visitors. Creator *Cosa mangiamo oggi?* noted that the restaurant is well worth the journey, specifically highlighting the chuleta as the best they encountered during their entire trip. Complemented by excellent pimientos fritos and patatine fritte, Txakoli Simon stands as a must-visit spot for anyone seeking an authentic, interactive taste of Basque grilling culture.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2023.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Chuleta, a perfectly charred bone-in steak that steals the show. The overall vibe is one of rustic, joyful simplicity, where bold Basque flavors shine without fuss.
“Look at the yellow of this fat! The meat is not well cooked but continues to be fairly rare. Delicious. The knives cut, which is already great news. Look at the beautiful marbling. It's just like butter, it melts in your mouth. In my opinion, it is the best chuleta of this tour of the Basque Country that we have eaten so far.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Txakoli Simon. Most active: Cosa mangiamo oggi?
A rustic place in the middle of nature where you grill your own steak; the chuleta is the best we had in the Basque Country, though the potatoes are mediocre.
Dishes mentioned
Chuleta
Look at the yellow of this fat! The meat is not well cooked but continues to be fairly rare. Delicious. The knives cut, which is already great news. Look at the beautiful marbling. It's just like butter, it melts in your mouth. In my opinion, it is the best chuleta of this tour of the Basque Country that we have eaten so far.
Pimientos Fritos
We also took two pimientos, some vegetables to clear our consciences, having said that they are fried, so I don't know how much healthiness there is in here.
Patatine Fritte
The potatoes are to be revised. But what do you care? You come here for the steak.
