La Quinta del Monje is a bar & grill in Huerto Del Rey, Burgos. Rated 4.3 stars from 3057 Google reviews. Known for pinchos that justify the queue and serious wine and vermouth selection. Best for tapas crawl and group dinner. Ranked #4 of 6 in Huerto Del Rey.
Rankings updated April 2026
La Quinta del Monje
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in Huerto Del Rey
Holding steady
Quick Verdict
Locals return because the pinchos are properly made and the prices stay honest (€10–20 for a full meal with wine). This is the place that fills up on a Saturday because the food works.
You want proper tapas in Burgos without the tourist markup—arrive before 8pm on weekends or call ahead, because it fills fast.
You need a quiet table or want to linger over a slow meal; this is a standing-room bar that moves.
About La Quinta del Monje
La Quinta del Monje is a casual bar and grill on Calle San Lorenzo that does tapas and small plates the way Burgos expects them—worked, not rushed. The space fills up quickly, especially weekends, which tells you something. You'll stand at the bar or grab a table, order pinchos and raciones, and watch the kitchen move. The morcilla pincho is mentioned by name in reviews. So are the patatas bravas, the beef cheek burgers, and a steak tartare brioche that apparently justifies the trip alone. The wine list is local and considered, the vermouth is house-made, and the beer selection won't embarrass you. Service moves fast and the staff know what they're talking about—reviewers specifically named Juan and Elena, which doesn't happen by accident. It's noisy in the best way, full of groups and solo diners, which means you're not paying for quiet.
What Stands Out
Pinchos that justify the queue
Reviewers specifically praised the morcilla pincho, croqueta pincho, and bacalao pincho as 'riquísimos'. The steak tartare brioche and beef cheek burger appear in multiple reviews as standout dishes. One reviewer noted 'pinchos buenísimos muy bien trabajados' (very well executed).
Serious wine and vermouth selection
An Italian reviewer highlighted 'ottima selezione di vini del luogo e ottimi vermouth' (excellent local wine selection and excellent vermouth). Another noted white wine at €2.40 by card. The venue attributes list wine as a highlight.
Fast, knowledgeable service in a busy space
Multiple reviews praised speed and friendliness despite crowds. One reviewer specifically thanked Juan and Elena for 'un'esperienza indimenticabile' (an unforgettable experience). The vegetarian menu was highlighted as thoughtfully designed, with a vegetarian morcilla that reviewers found 'BUENÍSIMA'.
What Customers Say
Destaco las bravas, el bríoche de steak tartar y la mini hamburguesa QDM
토요일 방문했는데, 사람들이 바글바글 화이트와인 한잔 2.4유로(카드) 분위기 최고!!!
Tapas squisite, ottima selezione di vini del luogo e ottimi vermouth.
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Quinta del Monje
Order the morcilla pincho, patatas bravas, and the steak tartare brioche—all mentioned by name in reviews as standouts. The beef cheek burger and bacalao pincho also appear consistently. If you're vegetarian, the morcilla vegetariana is genuinely good, not an afterthought.
Dinner reservations are recommended and the venue accepts them, but no online booking is available—call ahead or walk in before 8pm. Weekends fill up fast.
It's noticeably loud. One reviewer wrote 'bastante ruidoso pero la carta está deliciosa' (quite noisy but the menu is delicious). That's the trade-off for a packed, working bar.
€10–20 per person for a full meal with wine. White wine runs €2.40 by card. One visitor called it 'expensive' for Burgos but agreed the food justified it.
Street parking only, and it's usually difficult to find a space. Plan accordingly or arrive by foot if you're in the centre.
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