Nov 07, 2025

8 foods from Spain you must try

Aanya Mehta

Boquerones en Vinagre

Fresh anchovies marinated in vinegar, garlic, and parsley. A refreshing tapa that pairs perfectly with a glass of chilled white wine.

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Coca Bread

A Spanish flatbread that’s both sweet and savoury topped with vegetables, cheese, or anchovies, it’s often called Spain’s version of pizza.

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Escalivada

A smoky roasted vegetable salad made with eggplant, red peppers, and onions, drizzled with olive oil, a perfect example of Mediterranean simplicity.

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Huevos Rotos

Crispy fried potatoes topped with runny eggs and jamón (cured ham). Break the yolks and mix it all together, it’s messy, but divine.

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Patatas a lo Pobre

A rustic Andalusian dish made with potatoes, onions, and peppers slowly cooked in olive oil. Simple yet incredibly flavourful, it’s comfort food at its best.

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Pulpo a la Gallega

Tender octopus slices seasoned with paprika, olive oil, and sea salt, served over boiled potatoes, a delicacy from Galicia that’s savoury and smoky.

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Rabo de Toro

A rich, slow cooked stew traditionally made from bull’s tail. Originating in Córdoba, it’s hearty, tender, and deeply flavourful, a must for meat lovers.

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Tarta de Santiago

A moist almond-based cake dusted with powdered sugar and marked with the Cross of Saint James, light, nutty, and gluten-free by nature.

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On your next trip to Europe, try these dishes for sure