Argentine Food in Bilbao: Empanadas, Alfajores, Empanadilla & more

Bilbao combines Basque dining culture with a growing set of Argentine grills and specialty food shops in the metro area. This Argentine food guide for Bilbao highlights what diners mention most often, including empanadas, alfajores, empanadilla, variety of empanadas. We surveyed 37 directory listings and grouped them by review themes. Each place below links to its card on the Bilbao map.

Empanadas

8 spots in Bilbao make the cut for visible empanada mentions. Guests have noted: “Great empanadas shop! Roast beef & pulled pork were Very tasty and the kinder bueno cookie was very good!Meal typeDinnerPrice per…”

Dando la Brasa · 4.4★ · 1,617 reviews · Arechaga Kalea, 7, Ibaiondo, 48003 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Las Muns · 4.6★ · 202 reviews · Ledesma Musikariaren Kalea, 16, Abando, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

Our first time trying empanadas - fantastic selection, and the four we tried were delicious. The chocolate cakes were amazing as well. The lady serving us was…
CACHITO MÍO GOURMET · 4.5★ · 148 reviews · Andra Maria Kalea, 14, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

Very good fast food. Spicy beef empanadas were excellent!Price per person€1–10Food: 5Service: 3Atmosphere: 3ReservationWalk-ins onlyGroup sizeSuitable for all…
Panadería Bertiz · 3.7★ · 359 reviews · Colón de Larreátegui K., 15, Abando, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Viandas · 4.2★ · 128 reviews · C. Bidebarrieta Kalea, 11, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
Buenos Aires Pizza & Empanadas · 4★ · 68 reviews · Buenos Aires Kalea, 5, Abando, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

The Neapolitan pizza and homemade empanadas were delicious, as were the pastries. The homemade “vigilantes” (a type of pastry) were also delicious.
Che Gozatu · 4.8★ · 26 reviews · De la Cosa Juan Kalea, 1, 48004 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

…XL pizza slices, a huge variety of pizzas, Colombian empanadas, choripan, and much more… Highly recommended. And the service is excellent.Order typeDine…
Las Mil Delicias · 4.5★ · 24 reviews · Goienkale, 27, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

A bakery with South American-style empanadas at a very reasonable price for being in Bilbao’s old town. The salteña was excellent, with its authentic…

Alfajores

Plan around alfajor in Bilbao with these 9 well-reviewed places. Guests have noted: “…considering it’s homemade dough. The cornstarch alfajores with dulce de leche are fresh and delicious! Spectacular! And the cachitos…”

Empanadas Malvón · 4.7★ · 546 reviews · Urkixo Zumarkalea, 59, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Deleitería · Pastelería Artesanal · 4.9★ · 322 reviews · Gregorio de la Revilla Zumarkalea, 3, Abando, 48011 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Bilbo Dulce Salado · 5★ · 277 reviews · Dendarikale, 16, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Cookies & Bites · Galletas al estilo NY, alfajores y brownies 🍪🍫 - Indautxu · 4.8★ · 299 reviews · Gordóniz Kalea, 2, Abando, 48011 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Empanadas Malvón · 4.8★ · 298 reviews · Alameda de Recalde, 31, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
Las Muns · 4.6★ · 202 reviews · Ledesma Musikariaren Kalea, 16, Abando, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Mafé Coffee · 4.8★ · 118 reviews · Agirre Lehendakariaren Etorb Deusto, 48014 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
Dulce Buenos Aires · 4.8★ · 52 reviews · Juan de Urbieta Kalea, 12, Deusto, 48015 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Buenos Aires Pizza & Empanadas · 4★ · 68 reviews · Buenos Aires Kalea, 5, Abando, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

tasting menu is easy to find among these 3 Bilbao directory picks. Guests have noted: “…meal consisting of the basque/Chinese tasting menu. The fusion is subtle with flavors blended in delicious ways and flawless…”

Casa Galicia LAR ARRAIZ Pulpería Asador · 4.7★ · 1,396 reviews · Kalea, Arraiz Bidea, 114, Errekalde, 48002 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
Dando la Brasa · 4.4★ · 1,617 reviews · Arechaga Kalea, 7, Ibaiondo, 48003 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Asador Guetaria · 4.3★ · 1,109 reviews · Colón de Larreátegui K., 12, Abando, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Rongorri Restaurante · 4.7★ · 391 reviews · Mazarredo Zumarkalea, 65BIS, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

…and checked in with every dish. Every dish in the tasting menu has its own merit (you have the options to choose between Gorri a mix between Asian and…

Blood sausage

Review mentions of blood sausage point to 3 Argentine businesses in Bilbao. Guests have noted: “…tables. Extraordinary food, including the blood sausage, Steak, Chorizo’s and traditional Spanish salad. Lots of beverage options…”

Restaurante Asador Txakoli Simón - Especialidad chuletón · 4.6★ · 5,412 reviews · Cam. de San Roque Bidea, 89, 48015 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
Asador Indusi · 4.4★ · 2,276 reviews · García Rivero Maisuaren Kalea, 7, Abando, 48011 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Kerren Asador · 4.3★ · 1,759 reviews · Iparraguirre Kalea, 56, Abando, 48010 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Brasería Bilbao · 3.6★ · 929 reviews · Egia Jeneralaren Kalea, 21, Abando, 48010 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

Parrilla txuleta

For parrilla txuleta around Bilbao, start with these 4 highly rated directory cards. Average directory rating among them: 4.5★.

Restaurante NidoBilbao · 4.5★ · 1,638 reviews · Kalea, Barroeta Aldamar Kalea, 3, Abando, 48001 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
Kerren Asador · 4.3★ · 1,759 reviews · Iparraguirre Kalea, 56, Abando, 48010 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Asador Guetaria · 4.3★ · 1,109 reviews · Colón de Larreátegui K., 12, Abando, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Rongorri Restaurante · 4.7★ · 391 reviews · Mazarredo Zumarkalea, 65BIS, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

Dulce de leche

For a Bilbao night focused on dulce de leche, check these 3 cards first. Average directory rating among them: 4.8★.

bascake Bilbao · Tartas de queso artesanas · 4.7★ · 1,561 reviews · Colón de Larreátegui K., 23, Abando, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Restaurante Aura · 4.8★ · 644 reviews · Dorre Kalea, 7, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Cookies & Bites · Galletas al estilo NY, alfajores y brownies 🍪🍫 - Indautxu · 4.8★ · 299 reviews · Gordóniz Kalea, 2, Abando, 48011 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

French toast

3 places in Bilbao are closely tied to french toast in review keywords. Average directory rating among them: 4.6★.

Casa Galicia LAR ARRAIZ Pulpería Asador · 4.7★ · 1,396 reviews · Kalea, Arraiz Bidea, 114, Errekalde, 48002 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
Asador Guetaria · 4.3★ · 1,109 reviews · Colón de Larreátegui K., 12, Abando, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Rongorri Restaurante · 4.7★ · 391 reviews · Mazarredo Zumarkalea, 65BIS, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

Rubia gallega

Guest notes about rubia gallega helped us surface 3 places in Bilbao. Average directory rating among them: 4.2★.

Casa Galicia LAR ARRAIZ Pulpería Asador · 4.7★ · 1,396 reviews · Kalea, Arraiz Bidea, 114, Errekalde, 48002 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
Asador Sukalde. Restaurante. Pintxos . · 4.3★ · 1,099 reviews · Elcano K., 31, Abando, 48008 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Asador Sutegi · 3.7★ · 1,276 reviews · Andra Maria Kalea, 13, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

Empanadilla

empanadilla roundup in Bilbao: 4 listings sorted by rating.

Empanadas Malvón · 4.7★ · 546 reviews · Urkixo Zumarkalea, 59, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Empanadas Malvón · 4.8★ · 298 reviews · Alameda de Recalde, 31, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain

Staff friendliness

From guest language to map pins: 3 Bilbao places for staff friendliness. Average directory rating among them: 4.2★.

bascake Bilbao · Tartas de queso artesanas · 4.7★ · 1,561 reviews · Colón de Larreátegui K., 23, Abando, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Panadería Bertiz · 3.7★ · 359 reviews · Colón de Larreátegui K., 15, Abando, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Viandas · 4.2★ · 128 reviews · C. Bidebarrieta Kalea, 11, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain

Variety of empanadas

variety of empanada is a frequent guest mention in Bilbao. We list 5 matching places. Guests have noted: “Really great variety of empanadas. The empanadas were delicious and well made.Order typeTakeawayPrice per person€1–10Food: 5Service:…”

Empanadas Malvón · 4.7★ · 546 reviews · Urkixo Zumarkalea, 59, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Empanadas Malvón · 4.8★ · 298 reviews · Alameda de Recalde, 31, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
CACHITO MÍO GOURMET · 4.5★ · 148 reviews · Andra Maria Kalea, 14, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

Chlamys varia

chlamys varia: 2 Argentine places in Bilbao, ordered by directory ratings.

Asador Bilbao Brasan · 4.6★ · 2,538 reviews · Henao Kalea, 54, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Casa Galicia LAR ARRAIZ Pulpería Asador · 4.7★ · 1,396 reviews · Kalea, Arraiz Bidea, 114, Errekalde, 48002 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain

Frequently asked questions

What is this Bilbao Argentine food guide based on?

Public review keywords and ratings attached to directory listings in Bilbao. Sections are themes diners mention often; rankings use rating × review volume.