Salamanca
This outpost of the hugely successful cured-meats delis serves up the usual bocadillos de jamón (rolls filled with ham) as well as all manner of other…
Must-see restaurants in Spain
Parte Vieja
Homemade gourmet burgers with names like the Richelieu, topped with roquefort cheese and caramelised pear, or the curry-topped Bengala's Tiger. There's…
Centro de Visitantes Restaurante
Málaga Province
The restaurant in the Centro de Visitantes does an ultra-greasy plato torcaleño that consists of pork lard, sausage, fried eggs, fried green peppers and…
Tenerife
This cute little local place is located a short walk from San Andrés' crumbled and partially collapsed tower. You'll find just three or four tables, which…
Rías Baixas
This popular tapas/wine bar and restaurant in the Norat Marina Hotel & Spa building serves some tasty and nicely presented dishes, naturally with an…
A Coruña
With its long white tablecloths and besuited waiters, Coral is a little more formal than most and a top place for quality Galician classics, like sole or…
Gros
This tiny bar in beach-blessed Gros has decent pintxos; other foreign tourists are rare so it's a totally local affair. If you're hungry, opt for a ración…
Cádiz' White Towns
At the eastern end of town, this locally popular hotel cafe-restaurant rustles up meaty mains, omelettes, revueltos (scrambles), montaditos (mini filled…
Bilbao
For over fifty years this widely regarded pintxos bar has been serving up over forty different kinds of pintxos. Its popularity means you might have to…
Pontevedra
The 5 Puertas serves up good Galician fare from ría-caught fish to pork tenderloin with chestnut purée, along with homemade desserts and a big choice of…
Cádiz' White Towns
A simple little place that does tasty, decent-value tapas and montaditos (bite-sized filled rolls) taking in all your usual favourites: garlic prawns,…
Parque Natural de Cabo de Gata-Níjar
Sit down to fresh fish on the beach at this casual eatery, one of several fronting the sand. Recommendations from the fryer include chipirones (thimble…
Valladolid
For those who have grown weary of tostadas, stop by this cafe in the centre of town for its 12 choices of inexpensive breakfast menus, ranging from eggs…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
For a swanky night out, colourful El Faro is a good choice (despite the fake lighthouse). Watch the world go by from the 2nd-storey terrace as you savour…
Candelaria
For something crispy, carbohydrate and sweet, follow your nostrils to this corner churrería that serves filling helpings of churros, ready to be dipped in…
La Rambla & Barri Gòtic
Stop in this bright corner bakery and cafe for fresh pastries, croissants, cheese, charcuterie, quiches and other light bites. Staff whip up a decent…
Almería
It's a hit with the local breakfast crowd, who swarm to the outdoor tables on warm weekend mornings to fuel up on churros and hot chocolate. It's also…
Oviedo
A sweet homey cafe near the market that’s ideal for indulging in a range of coffees, big cups of tea, cakes (including vegan sponge cakes) and extra-thick…
Jerez de la Frontera
Housed in a circular Jerez-emblem building with a sherry logo, El Gallo Azul has a tiny tapas bar with subtly updated bites and tables spilling out onto…
Aínsa
Popular and casual plaza restaurant with crispy thin-based pizzas featuring a vast choice of toppings. Alternative choices include a handful of pasta…
Málaga Province
El Kiosko is a traditional Andalucian bar located at the start of the Caminito del Rey right where the bus stops. It's good for light bites, coffee and…
Palma de Mallorca
This slick, contemporary cafe is a much-loved breakfast and lunch spot, with its easygoing air and colouring books to amuse tots. The menu is strong on…
La Gomera
An informal bar and restaurant by the beach, you can order paella, local fish and shellfish here while squinting at the shimmering ocean. It also has a…
Fuerteventura
There are three restaurants specialising in fresh fish and fish stew in little Puerto de la Cruz, a short drive from the lighthouse. All have outdoor…
Calella de Palafrugell
Aside from grabbing a quick breakfast pastry or entrepà (filled baguette-like roll), the main draw here is the deliciously rich Sandro Desii ice cream;…
Rías Altas
This tiny bar packs ’em in for generous servings of fish, seafood, raxo and zorza (versions of chopped grilled pork), and other uncomplicated Galician…
Costa da Morte
On the main street just before you hit the beachfront coming into town, Bahía has beach views and serves up good-value squid, octopus, bocadillos (long…
Castilla y León
Marginally the pick of the bars that encircle the Plaza Mayor, tiny Viky has tapas lined up along the bar and a varied menu of canapés, raciones and other…
Picos de Europa
Dine on elegantly prepared traditional Asturian dishes inside an evocative former monastery built on the site of early Asturian king Favila's palace.
La Gomera
A popular no-nonsense stop among walkers for coffee, bocadillos and tapas of goat's cheese, tortilla, almogrote and vegetable stew, 4km north of Alajeró…
Galicia
A relatively smart and upscale option among the harbourfront eateries, Bitadorna offers both traditional and creative treatments of whatever comes in…
Madrid
La Mar del Alabardero is renowned for its high-quality seafood and rice dishes. Try the chipirones en su tinta (squid in their own ink) or one of the…
Grazalema
'Rumores' is where most of the local ones start, judging by the loquaciousness of the clientele. Coffees, croissants and tostadas are complemented by an…
A Coruña
All types pack into this bright tapas bar for its good, cheap tapas and designer decor. Try a mini-hamburger, a montadito (mini toasted sandwich) or the…
Andalucía
Hornachuelos' most convenient lodging has a satisfactory restaurant with mainly meaty offerings including venison and wild boar, but also some egg and…
Galicia
The classiest place in the tapas zone, Alberto's serves traditionally prepared meat, fish and shellfish with a few inventive touches – meals upstairs,…
Picos de Europa
A good, reasonably priced hotel restaurant dishing up filling Cantabrian classics such as lechazo asado (roast young lamb), plus platters of meats,…
Gran Canaria
This cheery place, right on the square, has a fine selection of steaks as well as a traditional potaje of the day – perfect in winter when Teror can be…
Andalucía
With a pretty patio and a good choice not only of hill-country meat and egg dishes, but also of seafood, friendly La Puerta Falsa is a welcome find in…
Basque Country
The cuisine at Cube, the modern restaurant at Artium, can be hit or miss. But it's certainly convenient if you're visiting the museum.
