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Spanish Food Guide: 20 Famous Foods and Dishes to Try in Spain

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Spanish cuisine is strongly regional, with Mediterranean, Atlantic and inland traditions contributing to a remarkably varied food culture. Travelers can discover different dishes as they move from one part of Spain to another.

20 Spanish Foods to Know

  • Paella
  • Tapas
  • Tortilla de patatas
  • Gazpacho
  • Salmorejo
  • Patatas bravas
  • Pulpo a la gallega
  • Fabada asturiana
  • Cocido
  • Jamón ibérico
  • Churros
  • Crema catalana
  • Pisto
  • Gambas al ajillo
  • Bacalao
  • Croquetas
  • Calamares
  • Pan con tomate
  • Basque cheesecake
  • Regional cheeses and breads

Food Is Regional

Paella is closely associated with Valencia, fabada with Asturias, pulpo a la gallega with Galicia and many seafood dishes with Spain’s coastal regions. Local markets are useful places to discover regional ingredients.

More Spain Guides

Read our Spain travel guide, Spanish culture guide and Spain regions guide.

For official gastronomy information, explore Spain’s official food guide.


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