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Below you can find some of the best food to eat in Spain, like Paella, croquettes, churros, or the famous Tortilla de Patatas. On top of sharing the list of famous Spanish dishes, you’ll find each of them linked in their recipes too.
- Paella Valenciana – famous traditional Spanish food. Paella is one of the most famous Spanish dishes and its origins can be traced back to the 18th century, in El Palmar, a small village south of Valencia.
- Jamón – one of the most popular foods in Spain. Jamón (dry-cured ham) is a staple of Spanish cuisine. It is served in thin slices (ideally carved by hand with a sharp knife) and consumed in small portions.
- Spanish cheese – some of the best things to eat in Spain. Spain produces more than 100 different cheese varieties, from fresh to cured and from fermented to smoky.
- Bocadillos – Spanish baguette sandwiches. Bocadillo is the Spanish version of the ever-popular sandwich and a common snack food in Spain. Humble, versatile, and undeniably tasty, the main difference is that the bread used is a crusty baguette.
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- Tortilla de patatas. Many a tourist has been puzzled by the Spanish tortilla: a classic staple that bears no resemblance to the Latin American food of the same name.
- Paella. This is possibly the most iconic of all Spanish foods. But don’t be lured in by the tourist traps offering “authentic” paella on every corner; if you want it done right, you’ll need to look a little harder.
- Olives. It may sound simple, but trust me: you haven’t tried olives until you’ve tried them in Spain. This simple fruit is central to Spanish cuisine, whether in the form of that beloved all-purpose ingredient, olive oil, or in its original state.
- Carrillada. Juicy, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth tender—that’s how carrillada can best be described. This dish consists of pork cheeks or beef cheeks braised to perfection, usually soaked in some kind of delicious sauce.
- Salmorejo. With the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness, Salmorejo is a yummy cold soup from the south of Spain. It bears a close resemblance to a world famous soup known as Gazpacho.
- Rabo de Toro. Rabo de Toro is a dish consisting of stewed ox tail cooked for several hours in a red wine and tomato stock mixture. Traditionally, Rabo de Toro was made out of the tails of fighting bulls – a male cow who had succumbed to a bull fight.
- Coquinas. These are tiny little clams collected from the coast of Andalucia. They are cooked with olive oil, parsley and garlic until they open up. They are soft and sweet and a perfect pairing with a day at the beach.
- Espinacas Con Garbanzos. This is a perfect comfort food. Espinacas con garbanzos is made by first frying garlic and bread which become the base of the dish.
- Chloe Arrojado
- Associate Editor of Destinations
- carrojado@afar.com
- Paella Valenciana. Where to try it: Casa Carmela, València. Named after the word “frying pan” in the Valencian language, paella can be immediately identified by the wide, shallow cooking pan in which it’s made.
- Patatas bravas. Where to try it: Docamar, Madrid. Partake in the famed eating and drinking tradition of tapas and chances are you’ll come across this dish.
- Jamón. Where to try it: Restaurante Cinco Jotas, Sevilla. It’s hard picturing a Spanish meat shop without the hunks of cured ham strung down from the ceiling.
- Pimientos de Padrón. Where to try it: Pulpería Rial, Galicia. Pimientos de Padrón is a common choice on the tapas menu, consisting of green peppers fried in olive oil and salt.
Jun 12, 2020 · From Catalonia’s beloved paella to Seville’s iconic tapas, Spain is a foodie paradise! Whether you’re planning an epic trip or just dreaming of one for now, there are countless dishes in the country that you simply must try during your travels.
Nov 1, 2023 · Paella. Said to originate on the shores of a lake in the region of Valencia, paella is one of Spain’s most famous food. Its name literally refers to the dish it is prepared in: a large but shallow pan.
