Patxi Garcia
Co-founder of Bar Albarino, a seafood-leaning tapas bar in Madrid's Barajas neighborhood, open since 2023.
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Patxi Garcia co-founded Bar Albarino in Madrid's Casco Histórico de Barajas in September 2023 together with lifelong friend Álvaro Alcobendas. The bar serves sea-leaning tapas, from ceviches and tempura prawns to grilled octopus and scallops, near Madrid's airport. Garcia describes the concept as a place where Spain meets the rest of the world through familiar yet daring flavors.
Biography
Career
Garcia worked in kitchens in different countries before returning to Madrid. He co-founded Bar Albarino with lifelong friend Álvaro Alcobendas, opening it in September 2023 in the Casco Histórico de Barajas, near Madrid's airport, turning a long-shared ambition to open a bar together into reality. The project aims to recover the feel of a traditional Spanish bar with a modern, unfussy approach.
Philosophy
Garcia describes the vision behind Bar Albarino as a place "donde España se entrelaza con el resto del mundo para traeros sabores familiares pero atrevidos" (where Spain intertwines with the rest of the world to bring familiar yet daring flavors). The kitchen leans on seafood: ceviches, tempura prawns with a special aioli, grilled octopus with pimentón, scallops and tartares, plus discreet international touches drawn from his years working abroad.
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Frequently asked
Who founded Bar Albariño?
Patxi Garcia co-founded Bar Albariño in Madrid with lifelong friend Álvaro Alcobendas, opening it in the Casco Histórico de Barajas in September 2023.
What is Bar Albariño's concept?
Familiar yet daring flavors, described by Garcia as a place where Spain meets the rest of the world, built around sea-leaning tapas and a relaxed, unfussy room.
Where is Bar Albariño located?
In the Casco Histórico de Barajas, in northeastern Madrid near the airport, on Avenida de Logroño, in a small room with a terrace and a seafood-leaning menu.
How much experience does Patxi Garcia have in hospitality?
He worked in kitchens in different countries before co-founding Bar Albariño with Álvaro Alcobendas.
What kind of food does Bar Albariño serve?
Sea-leaning tapas such as ceviches, tempura prawns with a special aioli, grilled octopus with pimentón, and scallops, alongside a terrace and cocktails.