Pintxo
- Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: No
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: Yes
- Good for Kids: No
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: No
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
55 reviews
Palo Alto, CA
"This is my favorite thai restaurant in Palo Alto. The staff is very friendly--the manager always remembers my name. And the food is great!…" read more »
13 Reviews for Pintxo
The seafood dishes are really good. I tried ahi tuna, this mango salad thing, and then another fish with crab dish. All were tasty down to the last bite.
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I've been to this Google cafe a couple of times now, thanks to the good graces of my husbandton, and his generous employer. Pintxo's is a self-styled tapas bar, serving bits and bites of everything. There is a salad section for the vegavores, charcuterie and antipasto, 3-4 different kinds of soup, and then small hot and cold plates... last time I was there dishes of note included a white peach gazpacho, a tiny bocadillo of prosciutto and vegetables, Korean-style ribs with house kimchee, sauted bok choy, and my favourite - a dessert dish of rosewater panna cotta. They also usually have 2-3 dessert dishes, along with fresh fruit and a wonderful selection of cheeses (Brillat Savarin & Comte today). Not everything is always on point - the fist dish was a little overcooked, albeit served in a very delicious sauce with a nice caramelized leek...
The husband declares that this is his favourite cafe at Google so far.
That's pronounced "Pintxo." As in Bronson Pinchot (just the Pinchot part of course). (I use "Perfect Strangers" as my gauge in pronouncing all Google restaurants.)
I wish actual Spanish restaurants in the Bay Area were like Pintxo. 1) Everything was amazing, and 2) Everything was free.
Seriously though, I only tasted four dishes (not counting the plain old strawberries) and everything was delicious, or as Gordon Ramsey would say, "Spot on."
Here's what I ate:
Halibut with Aioli - Moist halibut topped with a dab of garlic aioli that really added to the dish.
Trout tartare - This tasted really fresh and clean and was topped by something I'd never seen before - some sort of olive/caper hybrid. (If anyone can suggest what it is, I'd appreciate it.) I got the only one trout tartare which illustrates the dangers of eating dinner at Google - food runs out quickly.
Ratatouille - This vegetarian mix of squash and eggplant was super flavorful.
Ginger Pot de Cream - This was served with a crme brulee crust and this was so good I kept stopping and saying I wouldn't have any more and then I'd take another bite. The ginger had a very nice subtle flavor. My husband usually shies away from crme brulees and custards but he really liked this, too.
Fresh Strawberries
They mostly use tapa size plates here. I wish there was a little more in terms of dcor, but the place is small. The only nod to Spanish decor is in the brightly colored plates on the short wall area above the food area next to the ceiling.
My Google Restaurant Rankings:
1) PINTXO
2) No Name Cafe
3) Hemispheres (New York)
4) Pure Ingredients Cafe
5) Andale
6) Slice
7) Cafe Moma
8) Oasis
9) Charlie's
10) Fourteen
11) Lunch Box
That's right - I've got a new favorite restaurant at Google. And it's tricky to pronounce.
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yum! I love the food here and only wish I was closer to b47. They should however, revamp their dinner menu since they never seem to have enough food or menu options.
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My only complaint is that it is impossible to grab a lot of food because all of the plates won't fit on your tray!
The small plates are perfect if you want to try a lot of new dishes and want a lot of variety in your lunch. I'm a huge fan of what the chefs do with seafood, and the basque-style is a welcome addition to the other Google cafes. While I don't eat here every day, I do think it is one of the more creative cafes in the area and recommend it for anyone who has a chance to go.
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New Chef y'all. Chef Robert Cubberly is manning the Range.
And he's got some mad skills when it comes to simple classic flavors on a small plate. Daily changing menu, local sustainable organic ingredients...Yet another amazing John Dickman concept. Bravo!
By far, one of the better quality cafe's at Google. I've been there a few times, and the quality has been the best of all the cafeteria's I've been to. In writing this review, I'm trying not to be too heavily influenced by the free factor - you can't beat free though.
They keep the food well stocked except later in the evening. My only complaint is that the selection isn't as varied, but I guess I can always go to another cafeteria. It's a great addition to the Google cafe portfolio.
LOL!! I can't believe people are yelping Google cafeterias -- crazy!
Pinxto is at the top of the cafe list for the Mountain View Google campus. The tapas are sometimes better than ones I've had at top-rated tapas restaurants in the Bay Area. The wide selection and thoughtful presentation of each dish makes for an exciting lunch -- especially when you consider the fact that this is a (free) lunch from WORK!
If you work in the MV office, Pinxto is worth the extra walk. And yes, you'll definitely need to grab a tray (or 2).
I don't have anything against Pintxo, but I never find it as satisfying as most of the other cafes, like No Name. I'm adventurous when it comes to food, but Pintxo always seems just a little too El Bulli wannabe.
My favorite Google Cafeteria! This is a tapas-style place with small-plate servings of food. The menu changes every week (in theme) and every day (in details). Simply put, the food is incredible! There is almost always something you must try from the soups to the small and main plates to the deserts. Best desert I ever had at Google was a Berry mini-cobbler here. Whenever your works takes you to Building 47, this is the place to eat by far.
Great Food !!! Props to the Chef who came up with this concept . It is quite unique!!!
Pintxo simply rocks. They've got an awesome selection of foods, such as smoked salmon, steaks tartare, shrimp cocktails, lobster bisque, french onion soup, etc. The emphasis definitely is on quality over quantity here, just the way I like it. But since this is a Google cafeteria, it's also all you can eat anyway! Perfect! I'd eat here every day if only I worked closer to Building 47.
pintxo++
Wow!! I've been wanting to write a review about Pintxo. I went to Pintxo twice last year (last Sept & Oct) with a friend who works at Google. The Chef was very amiable and her food was amazing!!!. She gave us a sample platter of spanish cold cuts. I LOVE her avocado chocolate shots. A fantastic smallplates Cafe at Google!!!
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