When you think about Spain, the first thing you may think of is the warm weather and the famous beaches that Spain is known for. They are called the Land of the Sun, after all.

It could be the 5-day Ibiza holiday that you barely remember. No? No?

You may be a bit more civilized and think of the incredible history and culture of Spain. You might think of the bullfighting tradition or the fantastic work and architecture by Antoni Gaud.

Spain is well-known for many things, but you might have forgotten the excellent Spanish food and cuisine that is available in all the principalities of Spain.

We have visited the top destinations in Spain to learn about the amazing Spanish culture and taste the delicious traditional Spanish cuisine.

Enjoy the best of Spanish cuisine with these 4 delicious dishes

It’s a secret that Spanish food is amazing. Not only do they have the perfect portions, but they also are full of flavor and taste. You can even enjoy your meals in Spain. You can choose to relax by the sea or in a busy city, with some of Spain’s most stunning architecture all around. When it comes to food, Spanish cuisine is one of the most delicious in the world.

After traveling all over Spain, we’ve tried countless Spanish dishes and come up with the four best Spanish food.

1. Tortilla de Patatas Bravas
2. Paella de Marisco
3. Croquetas
4. Churros con Chocolate
5. Tortilla de Patatas Bravas

Overview:

Tortilla de Patatas Bravasis an iconic part of Spanish cuisine. It is one of the foods we enjoy most when traveling through Spain. Tortilla de Patatas Bravas, also known as Spanish omelet or tortilla, is a must-try when visiting Spain. This is a classic Spanish dish and one of the most famous Spanish dishes.

It is famous throughout the country, but it is believed that the dish was first created in northern Spain during the early 19th Century. The exact location of this dish is still being determined, but it was part of the traditional Spanish cuisine of the Navarre area during that time. This Spanish dish is now famous throughout the country and around the world.

The dish is popular in Spanish cooking because it’s easy to prepare and inexpensive. Spanish omelets are a popular dish in Spanish cuisine. Working-class families often made them because they were easy to make and used cheap ingredients. This is the Spanish version. It contains potatoes and onions to make it richer. Tortilla de Patatas Bravas is a mixture made of eggs, potatoes, and onions, combined with olive oil, and cooked as a traditional omelet.

Tortilla de Patatas Bravas is a popular dish in Spanish restaurants and cafes. If you want to be a real Spanish food expert, you should head to the Basque Country in Northern Spain and visit Bar Nestor, famous for its thick, gooey version of the Spanish Omelette. Casa Dani’s, in Madrid, is another excellent place to try one of Spain’s best traditional dishes. It has a Tortilla of Patatas Bravas renowned for being one of Spain’s best. Flash Tortilla in Barcelona is another popular spot to enjoy the Spanish classic. It’s modernized with extras like beans, pork, and rum. They also add oranges and macaroni.

Overview:

Paella de Mariscois considered Spain’s National Dish. The traditional Spanish dish Paella can be found in Spain and worldwide. Paella de Marisco, a conventional Spanish word perfect for summer, can be enjoyed in the Spanish sunshine. It would be best to try this dish no matter where you are in Spain. It has become a staple in Spanish cuisine.

Paella de Marisco originated in Valencia, a coastal region on the Spanish coast. This was around the turn of the 1800s. The most common paella recipe is the one from Valencia, Spain. Valencia is the largest natural port along the Mediterranean Sea, and being one of Spain’s largest rice-producing areas makes sense that the Paella de Marisco came from this area.

Paella de Marisco (also known as seafood paella) is a tasty Spanish dish containing various grilled seafood, including prawns and muscles. It also includes tomatoes, red peppers, and peas. The seafood paella has green peppers and paprika with saffron, tomatoes, and saffron. The seafood paella is a vibrant color perfect for the Valencian backdrop when eating the famous Spanish rice dish.

The Best Places to Try It

The best place in Spain to taste the famous Paella de Marisco is Valencia, the birthplace of seafood paella at the turn of the Century. You can find authentic paella anywhere in Valencia. However, some of our favorites in Valencia included the La Pepica restaurant, Casa Carmela, or El Raco. You can find this tasty Spanish dish in any Spanish coastal city, even if you’re not in Valencia. Barcelona, Malaga, and Madrid have some of the best restaurants in Spain that serve a variety of Spanish food, including Paella de Marisco.

Overview:

Croquetas are a unique Spanish dish and are well-known for Spanish cuisine. Once you have tried it, you’ll crave it wherever you go. The croquetas, usually eaten as tapas or a Spanish dish as a side dish, can also be served as an appetizer.

The original croquetas came from France, but Spain gave it their spin by replacing the creamy potato filling with bechamel. The cheap, affordable ingredients made it a staple of Spanish cuisine. It was also a great way to use leftover meat or vegetables.

The savory dish, a “croquette,” is a Spanish classic and one of the country’s most popular dishes. The typical filling for Spanish croquetas is smooth Spanish cured Ham and bechamel Sauce. These are rolled up into logs or balls, then coated in breadcrumbs before being fried. This popular Spanish dish is usually served as a hot side dish. You can find different croquetas with varying fillings in Spain, such as potato, crab, rice, or chicken.

The Best Places to Try It

Why not try some of our favorite Spanish dishes while you are in Spain? This traditional Spanish dish is available all over Spain. However, we found the best croquettes in Madrid and San Sebastian. The ham croquetas in Madrid’s Casa Julio and Bodega La Adrosa restaurants were delicious. The Casa de Tota in San Sebastian serves delicious salted cod croquetas that are mouth-watering.