Spanish cuisine is probably best known for various Spanish tapas (cold or hot Spanish appetizers or snacks) including world-famous national foods of Spain like iconic jamon iberico, legendary paella, and glorified gazpacho. Some examples:
Sangria
Red wine mixed with different liqueurs, a dash of fanta limón, served cold, with fresh fruit
tapas
Small varied snacks
Croquetas
Croquetas are coated with bread crumbs and stuffed with a mixture of bechamel sauce and some type of seafood, meat, or vegetable. Jamón or salt cod croquetas are common varieties.
Jamon Serrano
Spanish ham
Patatas Bravas
Fried potatoes, cut into cubes, with a spicy tomato sauce
Pan con alioli
Bread with home made, typical
Catalan garlic sauce
Paella
Yellow rice combined with vegetables, seafood and/or meat
Tortilla de patatas
Potato omelette
Calamari
Fried squid rings
Almejas a la marinera
Small shells in a typical Spanish fish sauce
Boquerones
Anchovies, fried or served cold in oil with vinegar and olives
Fritura Malageña
Large plate full of all kinds of fried fish such as kibbeling, squid rings and boquerones
Gambas al pil pil
Peeled shrimp in garlic oil with spicy red peppers
Gambas al ajillo
Peeled shrimp in garlic oil
Gazpacho
Cold soup made from uncooked pureed vegetables, herbs and garlic
What are tips for restaurants?
Below you will find a selection we have made for you:
Fogon de Mariana - La Terraza de Bahia Sur
Fogon de Mariana - Las Cortes
Asador Puntaparrilla
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