List of tapas


This is a list of common tapas dishes. Tapas are a wide variety of appetizers, or snacks, in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold or warm.
In select bars in Spain, tapas have evolved into an entire, and sometimes sophisticated, cuisine. In Spain, patrons of tapas can order many different tapas and combine them to make a full meal. In some Central American countries, such snacks are known as bocas.

Tapas

NameImageDescription
AceitunasOlives, sometimes with a filling of anchovies or red bell pepper
AlbóndigasMeatballs with sauce
All i oli"Garlic and oil" is a sauce, the classic ingredients of which are garlic, oil and salt, but the most common form of it includes mayonnaise and garlic, served on bread or with boiled or grilled potatoes, fish, meat or vegetables.
BacalaoSalted cod loin sliced very thinly, usually served with bread and tomatoes
BanderillasAlso called pinchos de encurtidos, are cold tapas made from small food items pickled in vinegar and skewered together. They are also known as gildas or piparras and consist of pickled items, like olives, baby onions, baby cucumbers, chiles with pieces of pepper and other vegetables. Sometimes they include an anchovy.
BoqueronesWhite anchovies served in vinegar or deep fried
CalamaresAlso known as rabas, these are rings of battered squid
CarcamusaBeef stew, usually with potatoes, vegetables and chilli sauce
ChopitosBattered and fried tiny squid, also known as puntillitas
CojonudaA small toast with Spanish morcilla topped with a fried quail egg, and sometimes served with a little strip of red, spicy pepper. It is very common in Burgos, as morcilla de Burgos contains rice, which is popular across Spain. Witticism: Coja can be lewd woman or an understanding, but see also Cojonudo below
CojonudoAs for cojonuda above but made with chorizo or ham often with garlic topped with a fried quail egg
Chorizo al vinoChorizo sausage slowly cooked in wine
Chorizo a la sidraChorizo sausage slowly cooked in cider
CroquetasA common sight in bar counters and homes across Spain, served as a tapa, a light lunch, or a dinner along with a salad
EmpanadillasLarge or small turnovers filled with meats and vegetables
Ensaladilla rusaLiterally, " Russian salad", this dish is made with mixed boiled vegetables with tuna, olives and mayonnaise
Fried cheeseA tapas dish in Spain
GambasPrawns sauteed in salsa negra, al ajillo, or pil-pil
Mejillones rellenosStuffed mussels, called tigres in Navarre because of the spicy taste
Papas arrugadasAlso known as papas con mojo , this dish consists of very small, new potatoes boiled in salt water similar to sea water, then drained, slightly roasted and served with mojo sauce, a garlic, Spanish paprika, red pepper, cumin seed, olive oil, wine vinegar, salt and bread miga to thicken it.
Patatas bravasAlso known as papas bravas: fried potato dice served with salsa brava a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes served also with mayo or aioli
Patatas a lo PobrePoor-man's potato slices with a light creamy sauce, usually served cold. There are several variations including patatas allioli with garlic and patatas pimientos with pimientos
Pimientos de PadrónSmall green peppers originally from Padrón that are fried in olive oil or served raw, most are mild, but a few in each batch are quite spicy.
Pulpo a la gallegaGalician-style octopus or polbo á feira in Galicia, is cooked in boiling water and served hot in olive oil. The octopus pieces are seasoned with substantial amounts of paprika, giving it its recognisable red color, and sea salt for texture and flavour.
Pincho morunoLiterally "Moorish spike", a kebab with spicy meat, made of pork, lamb or chicken
Puntillitas or chopitos, this dish is battered and fried tiny squid
Queso con anchoasCastilla or Manchego cured cheese with anchovies on top
RaxoPork seasoned with garlic and parsley, with added paprika, called zorza
Setas al AjilloFresh mushrooms usually champigons which are sauteed with olive oil and garlic.
Solomillo a la castellanaSmall fried pork or beef medallions served with an onion or Cabrales cheese sauce
Solomillo al whiskySmall pork or beef medallions marinated in whiskey, brandy or white wine and fried in olive oil
Tortilla de patatasA Spanish omelette or tortilla española, a substantial omelette containing substantial chunks of potatoes bound with egg, sometimes flavored with onions. Tortillas as tapas are usually just a small wedge or pincho which may be served hot or cold, often with bread
Tapas mexicanasA Tapas containing all kind of snacks
Tortilla paisanaA tortilla containing vegetables and chorizo
Tortillitas de camaronesBattered prawn fritters.
ZamburiñasRenowned Galician scallops, often served in a marinera'', tomato-based sauce
ZarajoTraditional offal wound on a stick