La Mejillonera is a basque budget eat in Parte Vieja, San Sebastián.
Editorially verified May 20, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Learn to cook Basque dishes in a cooking class in San Sebastián. Visit a local market and meet vendors, hear their stories, and understand why ingredients are so important.
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Join a top-rated San Sebastián cooking class and learn to prepare authentic Basque dishes with local chefs. Enjoy a hands-on culinary experience with wine, cider, and ...
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Ultimate Pintxos Tour with Local Guides and Knowledge.
Address: Calle del Puerto 15, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastian, San Sebastián
Casa Vergara on Calle Mayor in San Sebastian's Old Town since 1948 turns out the bacalao al pil pil pintxo for under 4 euros, the canonical budget bite.
TryBacalao al pil pil pintxo with a glass of Txakoli
TipTerrace fills first; the pintxo plus Txakoli is under 6 euros.
Bar Txepetxa on Pescaderia in San Sebastian sells the vinegar-cured anchovy pintxo from 3 euros, the seafood-counter budget order with a Txakoli for under 6.
TryAnchoa a la jardinera pintxo with Txakoli
TipTwo anchoas with a Txakoli for under 8 euros. Counter standing only.
Antonio Bar on Bergara in San Sebastian's Centro serves a wedge of the 28-egg tortilla with a cana under 7 euros, the locals' lunchtime budget plate.
TryTortilla wedge with a cana
TipTortilla finishes by 14:30. Stand at the counter; cash and card both.
Goiz Argi on Fermin Calbeton in San Sebastian's Old Town fires the brocheta de gambas to order for under 5 euros, the canonical Old Town budget bite.
TryBrocheta de gambas with cana
TipStand only; the brochette plus a Txakoli is under 8 euros Cash is faster than card.
Bideluze on Plaza Gipuzkoa in San Sebastian's Centro serves the morning tortilla pintxo with a cafe con leche under 5 euros, the city's breakfast institution.
TryMorning tortilla pintxo with cafe con leche
TipMornings are the best time; the plaza terrace is the calmer seat.
Bar Sport on Fermin Calbeton in San Sebastian's Old Town fires foie a la plancha to order for under 5 euros, the late-evening budget pintxo of the working.
TryFoie a la plancha pintxo
TipCounter standing only; the foie plus Txakoli is under 8 euros.
