How many tapas per person

After studying in Andalusia, Jaimie made sure he was on the first possible flight back to Seville—the day after graduation! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.

Learn how your comment data is processed. Sign up for our newsletter full of travel tips and receive our ultimate guide to family travel in Seville! Our newsletter is full of delicious, insider tips plus the occasional discount! Every tapa has its perfect drink pairing and nothing pairs with ham and cheese like a dry sherry!

In Andalusia, why not try a glass of manzanilla sherry. In Asturias, you should order a cider normally by the bottle. Spanish vermouths tend to be red but if you prefer white vermouth you can order a white Martini. If you are sticking to wine, why not try a different wine in each? And make a note of the ones you liked — we like to snap a photo of the bottles to scan them on the Vivino App, which is a great way for remembering what to order from your wine specialist when you get back home.

When it comes to white wines, we often opt for Ruedas or Albarinos and for reds our default would be a Rioja or Ribera del Duero. You would rarely see a Spanish person having a coffee with tapas. Bitter-Kas is another good option. You can also enjoy water or a tonic water. Check out our post on 18 different alcohol-free drinks in Spain.

If you are visiting the university cities of Leon and Granada, tapas are nearly always free and are often substantial eg a serving of Russian salad, croquetas, patatas bravas or whatever else the kitchen decides to serve on that day. You probably know by now that tapas here in Spain usually refer to the ones that are served on top of a piece of bread.

Pintxos are the tapas on show under the glass protection at the tapas bars. Pintxos often come skewered with a cocktail stick and the bar staff will sometimes count the cocktails sticks to work out what to charge clients. When Spanish people meet for tapas, they will usually order pintxos if they are standing at a crowded bar.

Pintxos generally cost 2. We often get asked about the number of tapas to order. We generally estimate a pintxo and a racion per person is enough with bread. With pages upon pages to peruse, the decision-making process can be daunting. But what if you could have a little bit of everything?

Originating in Spain, the concept of tapas centers around small plates. But what are the best practices when it comes to ordering and eating these delicious little dishes?

Invite 1 or 2, or …6 of your food-loving buddies, and enjoy the ride. Portion sizes will vary by restaurant, but typically, ordering 2 to 3 tapas per person gets the job done. So a party of 4 would order 8 to 12 tapas between them. Sharing is caring, and when it comes to tapas, everyone cares. No fuss here. If you want to enjoy a real tapas experience, read our guide on how to order and eat tapas like a true Spaniard.

The best Spanish tapas bars are usually surrounded by other great bars in a tapas street or neighbourhood barrios. This provides a great atmosphere for a spot of tapas hopping, and most bars have their own specialty dishes to try. The first thing you should look for is the people. Usually, you try one or two tapas order the house speciality in your first bar, then move on to the next place and repeat the whole process.

Before you order, feel free to find a cosy corner or an open spot at the bar and make yourself comfortable. Many locals will stand by the bar as they munch on their favourite tapas. But not so fast — in Spain, the first thing you order is your drink this also gives you more time to check out the menu.