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Tapas (Spanish: [ˈtapa]) are appetisers or snacks in Spanish cuisine. They can be combined to make a full meal and are served cold (such as mixed olives and cheese) or hot (such as …

Apr 15, 2024 · Traditional tapas include mixed olives, garlicky shrimp, fried baby squid, meatballs, and chorizo. Whether you're craving briny seafood or crispy potatoes, these are our best tapas …

Jul 10, 2023 · In Spanish, a tapa is a lid or covering, which comes from the verb tapar (to cover). This definition comes into play in a few of the legends surrounding its (widely disputed) history.

Sep 17, 2025 · In English, we understand the word tapas to mean small portions of Spanish food that are usually served with alcoholic drinks. Popular drink pairings include sangria, tinto de …

Feb 10, 2023 · In Spain, tapas can include practically anything―from a chunk of tuna, a cocktail onion, and an olive skewered on a long toothpick, to piping hot chorizo sausage served in a …

Browse over 110 recipes for traditional Spanish tapas like tortilla espanola, calamari, ceviche, garlic shrimp, stuffed olives, and empanadas.

May 13, 2025 · Tapas are a cornerstone of Spanish cuisine - delightful small dishes or appetizers meant for sharing. The word “tapas” in Spanish literally means “covers” or “lids,” and these bite …

Jun 17, 2025 · Tapas are more than just appetizers—they’re a way of life in Spain! Cocktail hour is defined by these distinctive little bar bites, and it’s easier than you might think to enjoy tapas …

Tapas are Spanish appetizers, meant to be eaten in just a few bites. Traditional tapas include mixed olives, fried baby squid, meatballs and chorizo. Papas bravas are another typical dish: …