Spanish Tapas

Tapas and Pintxos

Spain is well known for tapas and pintxos enjoyed with vermouth, be it on a bright sunny afternoon or a night out in the bar.

Tapas are small dishes of Spanish savoury food usually served with drinks in bars. While vermouth is red or white wine flavoured with aromatic herbs mixed gin. Pintxos are plates of bite-sized goodies served on top of bread. Usually, they are skewered with toothpicks, and at the end of the meal, the no. of toothpicks used will correlate to the amount you have to pay.

If you're near Plaça Espanya, try out Braseria Cañota along Carrer de Lleida. They serve quality tapas that are worth the price. The service is prompt as well, even though it gets pretty busy, and the staff members are friendly. A reservation is advised if you plan to go on peak days (Friday and Saturday nights) for dinner.

Jamon Iberico and bread with tomato and olive oil

Fried Artichoke

If you're around Santa Maria del Mar, try out Bacoa along Passatge de Palau. It is a trendy hamburger joint that serves really scrumptious burgers that are best enjoyed with, of course, a glass of beer. Fill up their order form and proceed to the counter to pay.

Bacoa order form

Inside Bacoa

La Bacoa burger with skinny fries and beer

If you're near La Sagrada Familia, try out La Pedreta at the corner of Carrer del Rosselló and Carrer de la Marina.

Pork BBQ and sangria

Pizza and warm open sandwich tapa

If you're around Plaça de la Llana, try out La Fabrica's mouth-watering and gastronomically satisfying empanadas for an affordable price.

La Fabrica's empanadas

Spicy chicken/Pollo picante empanada

Spicy meat/Carne picante empanada