Authentic Spanish Foods You Have To Try

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Spain is a country that is known for its tasty food. If you’re looking to try some of the best Spanish food during your next trip to Spain, then be sure to check out this list of 100 foods!

From tapas to paella, there’s something for everyone on this list. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your Spanish food adventure today!

Authentic Spanish Foods In Spain

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Here is everything you need to know about popular Spanish foods, what to eat when you visit Spain, and most importantly where to eat the best food in pain. Are you ready?

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Paella is a rice dish originally from Valencia. Paella Valenciana is the traditional paella that is believed to be the original recipe and consists of round grain rice, Bajoqueta, green beans, peas, rabbit, chicken, sometimes duck, and Garrofó (a variety of lima or butter bean) cooked in olive oil and chicken broth.

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Arroz con pollo means “rice with chicken” in Spanish. It is a classic food in Spain and Latin America. This authentic one-pan meal is very similar to Paella in preparation. The dish consists of chicken and rice cooked with onions, tomatoes, peppers, peas, and saffron for coloring.

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Tuna pot, marmita, or marmite in Cantabria is a fish stew that was eaten on tuna fishing boats in the Cantabrian Sea. Today it is a simple dish in Spain with tuna, potatoes, onions, peppers, and tomatoes.

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Don’t let the name fool you! Ensaladilla Rusa might mean the Russian salad but it became an important part of Spanish cuisine. The hearty salad usually includes potatoes, peas, and carrots, and sometimes fresh, tender shrimp is added into the mix and served with crunchy little breadsticks called Picos.

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Pisto is a Spanish dish originally from the Region of Murcia, Castilla La Mancha and Extremadura. It is made of tomatoes, onions, eggplant or courgettes, green and red peppers, and olive oil. It resembles ratatouille and is usually served warm as a starter or to accompany another dish. 

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Rapas is a typical food in the beautiful region of Cantabria in Spain. You can’t leave the region without tasting the popular crispy squid. The dish is made with sliced squid rings that are lightly battered before they are deep-fried. The rings are then lightly seasoned with salt and a drizzle of fresh lemon.

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Gambas a la plancha, or grilled shrimp, is a classic Spanish tapa recipe. Whole, unpeeled shrimp are salted, then cooked quickly on a flat-iron grill. These shrimp and other forms of tapa dishes are served all over Spain, from stalls on the street, tapas bars, and restaurants.

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Gazpacho or Gaspacho, also called Andalusian gazpacho, is a cold soup made of raw, blended vegetables. It originated in the southern regions of the Iberian peninsula and spread into other areas. Gazpacho is widely eaten in Spain and Portugal, particularly during hot summers, since it is refreshing and cool.

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Caldo, also known as Caldo Gallego, meaning literally “Galician broth”, is a traditional soup dish from Galicia. It is similar to Caldo Verde, very popular in neighboring Portugal. Ingredients include Repolo, Verzas, Grelos, or Navizas; potatoes; white beans; and unto.

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Ajoblanco is a popular Spanish cold soup typical from Granada and Málaga. This dish is made of bread, crushed almonds, garlic, water, olive oil, salt, and sometimes vinegar. It is usually served with grapes or slices of melon.

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This Spanish Bocadillo de Tortilla sandwich uses thick slices of potato-made omelet (Tortilla) as a filling. The sandwich can be prepared with a Spanish-style baguette or a mollete (a soft, round, and flattened Andalusian bread roll).

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A Serranito is a warm sandwich prepared in Andalusia, quite popular in Seville. It is the Andalusian traditional cuisine version of fast food. The main ingredients are grilled meat, cured ham, fried green pepper, and sliced tomato. Other versions also include omelet, lettuce, cheese, or fried bacon.

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Zamorano is a sheep’s milk cheese made in the province of Zamora, Spain. This is a hard cheese that is typically aged about 6 months. The cheeses are turned often and rubbed with olive oil, giving the cheese its characteristic dark color. Queso Zamorano has a full, piquant flavor with a delicate, tart aftertaste, and it’s mostly consumed as a table cheese.

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Neula is a type of Catalan biscuit, eaten traditionally at Christmas with cava and torró. They are often dipped into cava. It consists of a very thin sheet of a mixture of egg whites, butter, sugar, and flour, flavored with lemon and rolled.