Taberna Basara is best known for its excellent anchovies and traineras, the most emblematic pintxo in this bar. Set on bread like most classic pintxos in Bilbao, layers of ham, cheese and anchovy are bordered with a creamy mayonnaise and a spicy touch of Alegria peppers from Rioja. For those who love the classics, fans praise their anchovies. Simply adorned with a slender red filament of chili, the pepper softens the salty fishiness, creating a surprisingly subtle dimension.