Pincho

The Pincho [' pintʃo ] ( also written in the Basque spelling as Pintxo ) is a small meal that is eaten in pubs and restaurants for a drink. The Pincho is more expensive than the prepared tapas and different from those usually not a free gift to the drink, but must be ordered separately. Pinchos are usually appealing on the bar of pubs and restaurants. It is common only to ask for a plate and then to take the Pinchos itself.

The name Pincho comes from the Spanish word for " skewer ", because often toothpick or small wooden or plastic skewers are used to hold Pinchokomponenten or to keep the Pinchoauflage on a slice of bread. The pricing is usually based on the size and variation of the spear used. It gives the waiter later when paying the number of consumed food and drinks at by counting down the remaining skewers on the plate.

The stronghold of Pinchos is the city of Donostia- San Sebastián. Pinchos are to be found in pubs in the Basque Country, Navarra, La Rioja and some towns in the province of Burgos. Some places, such as Donostia, Vitoria- Gasteiz and Bilbao, regularly hold competitions to select the best tapas of the region.