Spain is one of the best places in the world for amazing food and incredible wines. Food culture is deeply important to Spanish people that many parts of their day-to-day lives revolve around it.
Here’s our pick of the top dishes in Spain to help you decide what to order during your next big trip!
Easily the most iconic dish to ever come out of Spain, paella is something you’ve absolutely got to try during your visit. You can find many different types of paella across the country, but if you want something truly authentic, try paella when you’re in Valencia.
Spain takes its cheese very seriously. If you go into any big grocery store, you’ll find at least an entire aisle dedicated to all kinds of cheese made from cow, sheep, and goat milk. If you’re new to Spanish cheese, we recommend trying some queso manchego.
One of the most famous Spanish tapas dishes, jamón ibérico (Iberian ham) is a lot better than it sounds. Jamón ibérico is deep red in color, with lines of delicious fat that really do melt in your mouth.
Conejo en salmorejo is made by marinating pieces of rabbit in a combination of garlic, olive oil, white wine, and herbs. It’s then shallow fried with some onion until the outside is crispy and the inside is tender.
Far away from the French or American omelets that you may be used to, tortilla Española is a super-thick omelet that’s more like a frittata. This is made with thick slices of potato layered into a deep skillet and then topped with beaten eggs.
Carrillada (braised beef or pork cheeks) is one of the most delicious, indulgent, and comforting Spanish dishes you can try. The perfect thing to warm up with on a chilly winter evening, carrillada is something you’ll crave as soon as you get back home.