Eel and Tomato Canapé

We’ve enjoyed many tapas bars across Spain, but Bar Gaucho in Pamplona is snugly within the best-of-breed category. Not only is the food simultaneously cuisine-defining and defying, but the operation is flawless. Did the food draw the crowd or did the crowd inspire great food and perfect service? We asked Iñaki Ayensa and Carlos Prieto, Bar Gaucho GM and owner, respectively. Their take is that pintxo creativity, line efficiency, and the nightly masse