Food of Spain

Paella Valenciana

Saffron rice cooked wide and shallow with a prized crust beneath.

📍 Valencia

Mona de Pasqua

Mona de Pasqua is a cake from Spain.

Jamón Ibérico

Acorn-fed cured ham, sliced wafer-thin and melt-on-the-tongue.

📍 Extremadura

Cordero Asado

Hailing from Spain, Cordero Asado is a much-loved lamb dish.

Gambas al Ajillo

Prawns sizzled in garlic, chilli and olive oil.

📍 Nationwide

Pintxos

Bite-sized bar snacks skewered onto bread, Basque style.

📍 Basque Country

Zurracapote

From Spain, Zurracapote is a well-known cocktail.

Atún Mechado

Atún Mechado is a beloved fish dish, traditional to Spain.

Barraquito

Barraquito counts among the traditional food of Spain, a coffee drink locals hold dear.

Bocadillo de Salchichón

Bocadillo de Salchichón is a beloved sandwich, traditional to Spain.

Cabrales

Cabrales is a beloved cheese, traditional to Spain.

Churros con Chocolate

Ridged fried dough sticks for dunking in thick hot chocolate.

📍 Nationwide

Crema Catalana

Citrus custard under a brittle caramelised sugar crust.

📍 Catalonia

Croquetas

Creamy béchamel croquettes with a crisp golden shell.

📍 Nationwide

Manchego

Firm sheep-milk cheese with a nutty, lingering bite.

📍 La Mancha

Mojama de Isla Cristina

Mojama de Isla Cristina is a traditional cured fish from Spain.

Pulpo a la Gallega

Tender octopus with paprika, olive oil and sea salt.

📍 Galicia

Rabo de Toro

Oxtail braised slowly in red wine until falling apart.

📍 Córdoba, Andalusia

Salmorejo

Thick chilled tomato cream topped with egg and ham.

📍 Córdoba, Andalusia

Xuixo

Rooted in Spain, Xuixo is a sweet pastry enjoyed for generations.

📍 Girona

Albóndigas

Spanish meatballs simmered in tomato or almond sauce.

📍 Nationwide

Calamares a la Romana

Battered fried squid rings with lemon.

📍 Nationwide

Calçots

Charred spring onions dunked in romesco sauce.

📍 Catalonia

Cocido Madrileño

Chickpea, meat and vegetable stew served in courses.

📍 Madrid