The potato omelet is arguably Spain's national dish. Onions are optional but recommended!
Tortilla de patatas
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Catalan-style tomato bread is a staple at Barcelona tapas bars, and easy to make at home, too.
Pan con tomate
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Tomato toast with olive oil—then taken to the next level with cured ham! This is a very popular option for breakfast in Andalusia.
Tostada con tomate, aceite, y jamón
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Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside—what's not to love? Fillings can vary, but cured ham is a classic.
Croquettes
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Veggie-packed gazpacho is especially perfect on southern Spain's infamously hot summer days.
Gazpacho
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Gazpacho's thicker, richer cousin is traditionally topped with bits of cured ham and hard-boiled egg.
Salmorejo
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No-frills "broken eggs" are served over fried potatoes, with many tasty options for toppings.
Huevos rotos
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Chorizo cooked in cider: so easy to make, yet a dish you'll be dreaming about long after polishing it off.
Chorizo a la sidra
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Spain's answer to crème brûlée...though we like to claim that this version came before the French one!
Crema catalana
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When done right, flan is one of the most delicious traditional Spanish desserts, with many flavor options.
Flan
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Whether filled with classic tuna & tomato or any other delicious option, these make a perfect Spanish snack.
Empanada
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Fried eggplant drizzled in honey may sound strange, but it's one of the tastiest things you'll eat in Spain!
Berenjenas con miel
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Spain's version of ratatouille involves slow-simmered veggies topped with a fried egg.
Pisto
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The best churros are fluffy and crispy. Be sure to eat them ASAP after they're made for the best taste!
Churros
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You can't have churros without thick, rich, and creamy Spanish hot chocolate—a true match made in heaven!
Hot chocolate
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Do as we do here in Spain and make sangria at home, rather than drinking it at a bar. It's much more delicious!
Sangria
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Garlic chili shrimp served in an addictive sauce—what's not to love? This is a true tapas bar classic.
Gambas al ajillo
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Spain's take on French toast is mainly enjoyed at Easter, but nothing's stopping you from eating it year round.
Torrijas
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This soul-warming spinach and chickpea stew is an homage to southern Spain's Moorish past.
Espinacas con garbanzos
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This Canary Islands classic consists of salty potatoes with a traditional "mojo" sauce.
Papas con mojo
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The original paella recipe uses chicken, rabbit, beans, and other veggies—no seafood!
Paella valenciana
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Spain's most iconic rice dish can include any number of seafood options: shrimp, squid, mussels and more!
Seafood paella
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Bravas are double-fried potatoes covered in a spicy sauce (and occasionally garlic alioli as well).
Patatas bravas
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These small fried peppers are addictive, but be careful—as the saying goes, some are hot and some are not!
Padrón peppers
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Classic Spanish-style rice pudding is creamy and flavored simply with a touch of lemon and cinnamon
Arroz con leche
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Delicious chorizo, sherry vinegar, and pickled peppers are the secret to perfect lentejas.
Lentil soup
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This hearty white bean stew from Asturias combines chorizo, pork fat and morcilla for a cozy winter meal.
Fabada
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Bull tail stew takes several hours to cook to tender perfection, but the results are well worth it.
Rabo de toro
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Incredibly simple but so delicious, perfectly boiled shrimp are a popular tapa in the south of Spain.
Boiled shrimp
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