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Restaurants · Basque Country, Bilbao

Bar El Eme

  • CuisineBasque pintxos
  • CategoryPintxo Bar
  • Price€ (pintxos about EUR 1-3 / USD 1.15-3.45 each)

El Eme is on Calle General Concha near the Ensanche. A food blog highlights its triángulos, small triangular ham sandwiches. It offers a local, unfussy pintxo experience.

Abando bar known for ham triangle sandwiches (triángulos).

El Eme is on Calle General Concha near the Ensanche. A food blog highlights its triángulos, small triangular ham sandwiches.

It offers a local, unfussy pintxo experience.

Practical information for Bar El Eme · Last updated September 2026
Price € (pintxos about EUR 1-3 / USD 1.15-3.45 each)
Reservations Walk-in only; pintxo bar counters do not take table bookings.
Address Calle General Concha, 5, 48008 Bilbao, Spain

Signature dishes

  • Triángulos (ham sandwiches)

Good to know

Known for
Abando bar known for ham triangle sandwiches

Location

Calle General Concha, 5, 48008 Bilbao, Spain

43.2602, -2.9344 View on map

Highlights

  • Triángulos sandwiches
  • Local bar atmosphere

Tips for visiting

  • Share a few triángulos with a caña (small draught beer).
  • Ask about prices before ordering larger plates.

When to visit

Lunch.

Accessibility

Step-free access and restroom facilities are not confirmed in published sources; visitors with mobility needs should phone ahead.

Frequently asked questions

What is the signature item?

Triángulos, ham sandwiches.

Where is it?

Calle General Concha 5.