Most of the shops are opening late night as the city has a thrilling and active gastronomy scene hosting people until the early morning. Since food is another way through which cultures can be enjoyed one of the best ways to enjoy the Spanish food is by taking tapas. Tapas are small portions of food served all at once which will allow a customer to try a number of different dishes at once. Come with us on a mouthwatering food tour and learn about the most famous tapas of Barcelona!

Gambas al Ajillo

Entering our tapas experience is Gambas al Ajillo, which means garlic shrimp with a sizzle. This often delicious preparation usually has shrimp that have been prepared with a burst of garlic, olive oil and red pepper. Just the smell of it will make you want to take another bite out of it. Please make sure that you totally soak your chips in the rich flavoring sauce!

Pan con Tomate

In Barcelona, bread is a part and parcel of their food, and Pan con Tomate is one of the famous tapa. Few ingredients combine in this delicious appetizer: the tomatoes and garlic are mashed into the bread then drizzled with olive oil. He states that it best illustrates the desirability of fresh food and that it may be offered as a side dish or an appetizer.

Patatas Bravas

What where the Tapas, Span the Jamones wrapped in Serrano Ham with Sourdough bread or the Patatas Bravas, fried potatoes garnished with a spicy tomato sauce and a side of garlic mayonnaise. This delicious dish will be liked by everyone, because it combines hard potatoes with a spicy, but at the same time acidic sauce. It forms the staple of most of the tapas menus today!

Jamon Iberico

Thanks to what they feed their pigs, ¡Jamon Iberico, or Iberian ham, is a spanish delicatessen you should not miss! This is made from acorn-fed black-pig and is perfectly cured. This succulent meat is much different in taste from the usual beef with a mouth-watering soft texture and very preferred as tapas. This is best enjoyed sliced thinly and probably best matched with good local wine.

Tortilla Española

Tortilla Española or Spanish omelette is one of the most famous dishes that you come across in Spain. There are always harder ingredients such as eggs, potatoes, onions, and olive oil. The result? Definitely a great tapa great for anytime of the day while having some beers. It’s not for nothing that they may grab a quick breakfast or have it right before going to bed!

Croquetas

Croquetas are sphere shaped morsels of pleasure. These are delicious fritters which are creamy and crispy having brands of ham, chicken and mushroom. This outer layer is commonly done using breadcrumbs which make it to have a good crispy feel. Every chunk is full of flavor which is why it has become a bestselling bar snack.

Calamares a la Romana

Seafood lovers rejoice! Calamares a la Romana or fried squid is a very usual tapa very much patronized in coastal areas of Barcelona. The tender and crispy rings of squid are dusted with flour before deep frying until done to their crispy best! Pataka some lemon juice over them to make the dish tastier and healthier.

Pimientos de Padrón

Finally, if you like peppers, Pimientos de Padrón should not be missed. These small green peppers are deep fried and seasoned with outdoor coarse salt. The majority of these peanuts are not hot but covered with a sweet glaze however this means that sometimes you’ll find yourself with a spicy peanut and this adds a novelty aspect to the dish. The NEWSbee is great drinking wine and it is even better with tapas to complete the experience.

Conclusion

What people would like to know is that Barcelona and Spanish tapas in general – are sinfully delicious. Everything in this restaurant is spicy and juicy from the garlic shrimp to the potatoes, all these are delicious feats. Thus, if you are walking around Las Ramblas or being in the homely taverns of the neighborhood, never forget to taste some of the most famous Spanish tapas. Buen provecho!