Pepper Steak in Torrevieja: La Babiti’s Pepparstek Oxfilé
A focused guide to La Babiti’s pepper steak made with 200 g oxfilé, how it compares with the oxfilé skewer and the oxfilé planka, and practical notes for diners in Torrevieja.
La Babiti in Torrevieja — a short introduction
La Babiti is a Swedish restaurant and bar on Pl. de Capdepont near the sea promenade in Torrevieja. The menu blends Swedish roots with a Mediterranean feel, offering a range of dishes from Swedish planka and köttbullar to pasta, seafood and a selection of wines, cocktails and sangría.
What the pepper steak is
On La Babiti’s menu the pepper steak is listed as a pepparstek prepared with 200 g of oxfilé, that is, beef tenderloin. The dish presents a single portion of tenderloin designed for diners who want a straightforward steak experience made from this cut.
How the oxfilé skewer differs
The oxfilé skewer is a separate menu item featuring tenderloin presented on a skewer. The skewer format changes how the meat is served and eaten compared with a plated steak, making it a distinct option for those who prefer the skewer presentation rather than a single 200 g steak portion.
How both differ from the oxfilé planka
The oxfilé planka is a named Swedish planka offering on La Babiti’s menu and should not be confused with the pepper steak or the skewer. Customers often describe the planka as a characteristic Swedish presentation of oxfilé. For example, a recent reviewer praised the oxfilé planka specifically, noting both the quality of the dish and the attentive service they received.
Choosing between pepper steak, skewer and planka
Select the pepper steak when you want a classic single-portion tenderloin experience with a clearly defined 200 g portion. Choose the oxfilé skewer if you prefer meat served on a skewer for a different texture and presentation. Opt for the oxfilé planka when you are interested in the Swedish planka style and its characteristic arrangement.
Menu context and suitable accompaniments
La Babiti’s wider menu includes starters such as charcuterie and burrata, seafood dishes like Gambas La Babiti and salmon, pastas including carbonara, and desserts such as chocolate fondant and vanilla kanelbulle. Wines, cocktails and sangría are available and make natural companions for beef dishes, while schnitzel on the menu is served with fries and béarnaise for a different, classic pairing.
Practical notes and visiting La Babiti
For diners and Swedish expats in Torrevieja considering the pepper steak, note that the menu clearly lists the 200 g oxfilé pepparstek alongside the oxfilé skewer and the oxfilé planka, so you can choose by portion size and presentation. La Babiti hosts live piano music on Friday evenings and accepts bookings for groups, birthdays and company dinners. Visit La Babiti on Pl. de Capdepont in Torrevieja to try the pepparstek oxfilé, the oxfilé skewer or the oxfilé planka in person.
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Svensk restaurang och bar på Pl. de Capdepont i Torrevieja. À la carte med svenska klassiker som planka, köttbullar och skagen, samt sallader, pasta och utvald vinlista. Öppet alla dagar från 17:00 och baren håller öppet till 01:00. Mat går också att beställa för avhämtning.