Welcome to Txoko, the newest Spanish asador and restaurant in Makati
Walking on a quiet street in Legazpi Village, one would not easily realise that there is a new dining gem tucked in an unassuming building—not until you walk on a few flight of stairs and open the door next to a lit signage. Welcome to Txoko, the newest Spanish asador and restaurant in Makati. From the masterminds behind the award-winning Bar Pintxos comes a new concept that revolves around Basque and Catalan cuisines, served hot-off-the-grill, prepared by the Txoko’s Cocinero Alex del Hoyo Gomez. Gomez hails from Burgos, Spain and brings with him a wealth of culinary experiences from his previous posts in Thailand and Vietnam before moving to the Philippines. He helms Txoko Asador | Restaurante’s kitchen under the tutelage of Bar Pintxos Group’ Co-managing partner and creator of all things delicious, Miguel Vecin.
The amber light striking against wood and blues instantly gives every diner a warm welcome. Wait until you see the bar list and you will definitely agree that the restaurant takes libations seriously. Get a pour of your favourite sparkling, white, or red, or indulge in a straightforward gin and tonic to start. These will pair perfectly well with the flavourful starters such as the boquerones on crunchy thin black regaña bread topped with piparras and dried olives for added kick; the mind-blowing pan con tomate drizzled with Iberico oil that bursts with a flavourful mousse in one big bite, and the char-grilled gambas al ajillo.
