Badajoz
El Claustro's stylish stone-clad interior, filled with edgy artwork and gold-trimmed mirrors, is fronted by a lively tapas bar serving generous,…
Must-see restaurants in Spain
L'Eixample
Balthazar offers a spacious and buzzy dining atmosphere and an extensive menu of Catalan and Mediterranean dishes. Locals converge here for economical…
Ibiza
A boho-feel beach shack on sandy Cala Martina, 4.5km northeast of Santa Eulària, that turns out pizzas, tapas and tasty vegetarian bites, including local…
Barcelona
For decades this former wine store has been dishing out dinner to often raucous groups. Traditional Catalan cooking is the name of the game. Surrounded by…
Badajoz
Tucked into the narrow pedestrian streets spreading west from the main Plaza de España, this dimly lit, rustic-style cave of a tapas bar is outrageously…
La Gomera
Around 6km west of Agulo, the hamlet of Las Rosas’ claim to fame is as the home of this Fred Olsen–owned restaurant, which primarily attracts day-tripping…
Cartagena
Locals absolutely flood this large, no-frills kind of place at lunchtime for its well-priced portions of fresh fish and fried seafood served on classic…
Murcia
Run by three animated young partners, El Sitico does a pleasing line in deli tapas, with fishy snacks, cheeses and tasty creations on toasted bread. It's…
Santillana del Mar
This simple but reliable and friendly spot delivers well-prepared, unfussy Cantabrian classics. Raciones of local anchovies, steamed mussels and Picos de…
Fuerteventura
Right next to the church, this restaurant with an outdoor terrace and full sea views does a good trade in grilled squid, grilled sardines and fried fish,…
Gran Canaria
Hung with ferns in a lovely old building overlooking the beach and the rocky remains of the poor old Dedo, this cavernous place fills up with large,…
Santiago de Compostela
This reliable spot focuses on hearty portions of good grilled and cured meats, fish, and revueltos (scrambled-egg dishes). There are salads, parrilladas…
Galicia
Reminiscent of a countryside inn with its wood beams and shelves of decorative crockery, A Taberna serves up first-class traditional Galician seafood and…
Cuenca
Weary of the ubiquitous meaty fare? This independent restaurant packs in young couples on an affordable date with its diverse menu of Tex-Mex, Italian and…
Andalucía
A reasonable bet under the Paseo de la Constitución arches, with cheerful service and typical Jaén dishes from lamb chops to partridge pâté and various…
Santiago de Compostela
Squeeze past the cheese-shop counter into the thin, cellar-like bar area behind, where you'll receive exceedingly generous free pinchos (snacks) with…
Granada
The grand columned interior of this venerable cafe on Granada's main drag is a plush spot for breakfast. Sit at the bar with the working stiffs wolfing…
Girona
Just off Plaça de l'Independència on the west bank of the river, Cuida't prides itself on making mouth-watering meals for vegetarians, vegans and those…
Playa Blanca
With its traditional green paintwork and quiet position opposite the church, Canarian-focused Casa José delivers good seafood dishes and classics like…
Murcia Province
A cheerful bar-restaurant with more of a local feel than most and a luminous dining room, this is in the southwestern part of the centre, across a bridge…
Alicante
When people hand out restaurant flyers on the street, it's normally run-a-mile time, but this is an exception. It's simply decorated and simple to…
A Coruña
Get tasty Galician favourites like octopus, caldo gallego (a soup of potatoes, vegetables and bits of meat/sausage), veal entrecôte or fresh monkfish,…
Valencia
Not the easiest to track down, tucked-away La Utielana well merits a minute or two of sleuthing. Very Valencian, it packs in the crowds, drawn by the…
Córdoba
Makes sense that the cheapest tapas in town are amid the alternative bar zone. At this small but understandably popular bar you get a generous tapa free…
Formentera
A classic beach-bliss Balearic chiringuito that does a roaring trade in high season. The terrace is tiny, so you may have to wait, but the food is simple…
Murcia Province
In Bolnuevo, this place appeals immensely for its beachside location near some unusual mushroom rock formations. The fare is typical Spanish waterfront…
The Catalan Pyrenees
Between brightly coloured walls, this popular spot whips up galettes (buckwheat pancakes), along with French mountain favourites like tartiflette (a bake…
Puerto de la Cruz
This bright and cheerful vegetarian restaurant with an almost exclusively local clientele has a menu consisting of homemade veggie burgers, seitan kebabs,…
Aragón
Choose between pinchos (snacks) in the bar or the more expansive menú del día (set menu) on the panoramic terrace or in the air-conditioned upstairs…
Galicia
This somewhat cavern-like, stone-walled space is celebrated for its gooey tortilla de patatas (potato omelette) but there are plenty of other good tapas…
Madrid
Spanish bars don’t come any more basic than this, but it’s the purveyor of that enduring and wildly popular Madrid tradition – the bocadillo de calamares …
La Laguna
This tiny hole-in-the-wall is a handy and affordable lifeline if those vegan-burger munchies strike you down on the streets of La Laguna. Fries (€2.50)…
Ronda
If you’re on a long haul and need a break from tapas, you can’t go wrong with the genuine Italian fare served up in this economical place, run by a couple…
Extremadura
This busy bar offers no-frills but extremely tasty dishes at low prices and in huge quantities. You get a decent free tapa with your glass of wine too…
Castilla y León
Brightly lit and decorated with nets and fishing paraphernalia, the seafood here is arguably the best in town. Choose from a long menu that includes…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
As well as a four-course menú Canario, there's an appealing choice of tapas here too, served from 8pm. Try the arroz negro con chipirones y al i oli …
West Ibiza
A down-to-earth, inexpensive Thai joint with authentic curries, soups, stir-fries, noodle dishes and Singha beer at (almost!) Southeast Asian prices…
Ibiza Town
Enjoy zingy authentic Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes and stir-fries on an expansive terrace in a prime location at the eastern end of the port…
Granada
More about hot chocolate and churros than football, this chandeliered cafe dates from 1903 and is generally packed with coiffured señoras, families and…
Castilla-La Mancha
Bar El Gordo has a good mix of visitors and locals. El Gordo means 'the Fat Man', and the boss Domingo lives up to his name. The food is solidly…
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