New York | Spanish-Style Tapas Bar 🍷

Txikito This place specializes in classic dishes from the Basque region, offering a traditional taste journey from seafood to red meat. The menu is rich and diverse, with every dish being delicious, though the portions are small. With six of us, we basically cleared an entire menu! 🥢 🌿🌟 SHRIMP (QUISQUILLAS ) The shrimp are deep-fried until the shell is crispy, while the meat inside is tender and juicy. The aroma from the shrimp heads adds a rich flavor to the dish. The accompanying paprika has a mild spiciness that pairs perfectly with the yuzu mayonnaise, giving a refreshing sweet and sour taste. 🍤 OCTOPUS (PULPO ) Thinly sliced octopus is seasoned with citrus, enhancing the sweetness of the seafood. The acidity makes the octopus even more delicious. 🦑 🌿🌟 BEEF TONGUE ( LENGUA ) Slow-cooked beef tongue is tender and flavorful, served with pickled vegetables and yolk for a rich and complex texture. 🍖 LETTUCE ( COGOLLOS ) Fresh and crisp, a perfect light side dish. 🥬 CHEESE CROQUETTES ( CROQUETTES ) Crispy on the outside with a filling of ham and cheese. The flavors are intense and delicious. 🧀 🌿🌟 SQUID WITH ONIONS ( TXIPIRONES ENCEBOLLADOS ) We ordered this twice—it was the best dish of the night! The squid is shredded into noodle-like strips, with a sweet and fragrant taste from the caramelized onions and pine nuts. The texture is soft and smooth, making it incredibly delicious. 🦑 #NewYork 🌃