Spanish Snacks

Elongated, crispy, crunchy and intensely fragrant, churros consist of deep-fried yeast dough encrusted with sugar. Although some may argue against consuming these sweet treats, warning others about the dangerous effects of sugar and fat on human b... READ MORE

These traditional Spanish fritters are usually prepared with a buttery béchamel base that is well chilled and formed into round or cylindrical patties, which are then coated in egg wash and breadcrumbs, and finally fried until crispy and go... READ MORE

Best described as little pockets with hot fillings; empanadas are crescent-shaped, flaky pastry dough pies found throughout Latin America that are easy to prepare, inexpensive, and convenient. The name of the dish stems from the Spanish empana... READ MORE

Bocadillo de jamón is a sandwich that is made with Spanish bread and slices of Spanish ham such as jamón Serrano (Serrano ham) or jamón Iberico (Iberian ham). It usually consists of a Spanish-style baguette (... READ MORE

Crispy croquetas de jamón are small and unusual Spanish fritters, which consist of a crispy outer shell and a creamy interior. As the central ingredient, they employ a thick variety of buttery béchamel sauce, which is formed... READ MORE

Croquetas de bacalao are Spanish fritters made with cod. Although Spanish croquetas are mainly made with a béchamel base, this popular salt cod variety occasionally replaces béchamel with mashed potatoes. Both options are well-season... READ MORE

Patatas bravas is a traditional tapas dish consisting of potato cubes drenched in a spicy tomato sauce with onions, garlic, chili powder, and paprika. This flavorful combination of ingredients is a staple at numerous tapa bars throughout Spain, an... READ MORE

Torrijas is a Spanish version of the classic French toast, consisting of slices of leftover bread that are first soaked in milk, dipped in beaten eggs, and then fried in hot olive oil, unlike French toast, which is dipped in a mixture of ... READ MORE

Deep-fried, golden, and crispy buñuelos are an original Spanish creation that has become an internationally popular treat. In the simplest form, these fritters are created with milk, eggs, butter, and flour into a dough which is usually sha... READ MORE

The classic Catalan invention known as pa amb tomàquet consists of toasted slices of bread that are sprinkled with salt, rubbed with tomatoes, and drizzled with olive oil (purists insist on rubbing both sides of the bread with tomatoes). Th... READ MORE

Chicharrón is a popular Spanish and Latin American dish consisting of pork rinds that are fried in oil until they develop a crunchy texture. It is believed that the dish originated in Andalusia and gained popularity in the rest of the world... READ MORE

Mushroom croquetas are the small-sized Spanish fritters that are prepared with a combination of a creamy béchamel base and diced and sautéed boletus mushrooms. The base is well chilled before it is shaped into round or cylindrical fo... READ MORE

Like other varieties of Spanish croquetas, this chicken-based version also starts with a buttery béchamel base, which is later mixed with shredded chicken and shaped into small cylindrical or round patties. Before they are fried, the fritte... READ MORE

Buñuelos de bacalao is a savory version of the ubiquitous Spanish buñuelos fritters that uses dried salt cod. These soft and crispy snacks are typically prepared with a combination of desalted and flaked salt cod, flour, egg... READ MORE

Bocadillo de queso is a Spanish sandwich that consists of Spanish bread and slices of cheese. Due to the simplicity of the sandwich, both the bread and the cheese used for the preparation of this bocadillo variety must be of excellent qua... READ MORE

Bocadillo or bocata de lomo is a Spanish sandwich that consists of bread filled with pork tenderloin. A Spanish-style baguette (barra de pan), mollete, or ciabatta is typically sliced in half lengthwise, and it is then o... READ MORE

Papas arrugadas (wrinkly potatoes) is the signature dish of the Canary Islands. This incredibly simple specialty is made with whole, unpeeled potatoes that are thoroughly cleaned and then cooked in salted water. The dish was traditionally prepared... READ MORE

Pane e olio is an Italian phrase meaning bread and oil, referring to a simple yet classic Italian dish that highlights the quality of its basic ingredients: bread and olive oil. Traditional Italian bread such as ciabatta, focaccia, or a rustic cou... READ MORE

Bocadillo or bocata de atún is a classic variety of the Spanish bocadillo sandwich. It typically consists of nothing more than a Spanish-style baguette (barra de pan) which is sliced down the middle and filled with a gener... READ MORE

One of the classic bocadillo sandwich varieties, bocadillo de tortilla typically consists of a thick slice of the quintessential Spanish tortilla (potato omelet) nestled between two slices of bread. This sandwich generally uses a... READ MORE

Bocadillo de calamares is one of the best-known bocadillo sandwiches in Spain, and a most beloved bar snack staple in the country’s capital, Madrid. It typically consists of a crusty Spanish-style baguette called barra de panREAD MORE

Flores de hojaldre is a specialty of the Spanish city of Alcalá de Henares, consisting of puff pastry (hojaldre) that has been rolled into beautiful shapes of flowers or roses. It is the unique shape of the pastry that has given it... READ MORE

Pincho de tortilla is a traditional appetizer or bar snack originating from Basque Country. This classic pincho is made with Spanish tortilla omelet, which is nothing like the Mexican one – it's a cross between scrambled eggs and a crustless... READ MORE

La bomba is a popular tapa originating from Barcelona, particularly from the neighborhood of Barceloneta. This delicious and hearty dish consists of a large, round potato croquette stuffed with seasoned ground meat. The croquette is deep-fried unt... READ MORE

Mojama is a Spanish delicacy consisting of cured, wind-dried tuna fillets. It is traditionally dried for at least three weeks until the fillets shrink and darken to a reddish-brown color. The meat is usually served as an appetizer or a snack, but ... READ MORE

Bocadillo de chorizo is one of the most beloved varieties of bocadillo sandwiches in Spain. It consists of a crispy roll or barra de pan (Spanish-style baguette) filled with slices of chorizo sausage. The sausage can be eaten raw... READ MORE

Bocadillo de bacon is a sandwich made with Spanish bread and slices of bacon. A type of Spanish-style baguette called barra de pan is the most traditional choice for bread, while cheese is the most common addition to the bacon filling. Th... READ MORE

This Spanish sandwich is a variety of fish-based bocadillo sandwiches, consisting of Spanish bread and a filling of salmon. The sandwich’s filling usually consists of pieces of smoked salmon that are layered inside a Spanish-style b... READ MORE

Pa amb oli is a traditional appetizer or snack originating from Mallorca and the Balearic islands. The dish is made with a combination of peasant bread or dark rye bread, tomatoes, olive oil, and salt. The bread is cut into slices and rubbed with ... READ MORE

Bocadillo de verduras is a Spanish sandwich made with a hunk of bread that's filled with a variety of vegetables, usually roasted. The sandwich typically consists of a ciabatta bread roll or a Spanish-style baguette (barra de pan... READ MORE

Pinchos Gilda are traditional Spanish pinchos originating from San Sebastian, Basque Country. They're made with a combination of pitted green olives (preferably of the manzanilla variety), anchovy fillets, and small hot pickled peppers such as gui... READ MORE

Queso con anchoas is a traditional tapa. This simple bar snack is usually made by topping slices of Manchego cheese with anchovy fillets. The snack is often elevated with the addition of roasted red pepper strips. Before serving, queso con anchoas... READ MORE

Croquetas de chorizo is a traditional croquette variety. It's usually made with a combination of chorizo, butter, flour, milk, nutmeg, eggs, breadcrumbs, and olive oil. The chorizo is chopped and fried over medium heat. It is then shortly simmered... READ MORE

Almendras fritas is a traditional snack originating from Spain. It consists of fried almonds. This subtly sweet and crisp snack is made with a combination of Marcona almonds, olive oil, and salt. The almonds are spread on a baking sheet and toaste... READ MORE

Pincho de pimentos del piquillo rellenos de atún is a traditional appetizer or bar snack originating from Basque Country. This type of pincho is made with tuna-stuffed piquillo peppers. These hand-picked roasted peppers originate from Lodos... READ MORE

At its simplest, bocadillo de anchoas typically consists of a Spanish-style baguette (barra de pan) that’s been sliced along the middle and filled with anchovies. The cut side of the bread is often rubbed with ripe tomato halves, ol... READ MORE

Berenjenas con miel de caña is a traditional dish originating from Malaga. The dish is made with a combination of eggplants, flour, olive oil, molasses, and salt. The eggplants are washed, cut into slices, then seasoned and left to macerate... READ MORE

Bocadillo de salchichón is a variety of bocadillo, a Spanish sandwich made traditionally with a Spanish-style baguette called barra de pan. At its simplest, this bocadillo sandwich consists of a baguette sliced lengthwise ... READ MORE

Bocadillo de sobrasada is a Spanish sandwich consisting of a bread loaf that’s sliced down the middle and slathered with sobrasada, a soft and spreadable Spanish cured pork sausage flavored with paprika. This sandwich is usually mad... READ MORE

Bocadillo de chistorra is a Spanish sandwich that consists of a sliced bread loaf filled with chistorra, a Spanish fast-cured pork sausage. This sandwich is typically made with a Spanish-style baguette (barra de pan), while some ... READ MORE

This Spanish bocadillo sandwich variety uses thick slices of tortilla francesa or French omelet as a filling. The sandwich can be prepared with a Spanish-style baguette (barra de pan) or a mollete (a soft, round... READ MORE