Top 10 Must-Try Spanish Tapas

Creamy béchamel fritters — jamón is classic, but wild mushroom and salt cod versions shine too.

White anchovies marinated in vinegar and garlic are a refreshing, tangy delight.

Blistered green peppers dusted with sea salt — the Russian roulette of tapas.

Every bar has its own version of these crispy potatoes with spicy sauce.

A thick wedge of potato omelette, served at room temperature, is pure comfort.

Paper-thin slices of acorn-fed ham that melt on the tongue.

Spanish meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce are hearty and soulful.

Marinated olives with herbs and citrus are the free snack that starts every tapas crawl.

Aged Manchego cheese paired with quince paste is a sweet-savoury match made in heaven.

Creamy béchamel fritters — jamón is classic, but wild mushroom and salt cod versions shine too.

White anchovies marinated in vinegar and garlic are a refreshing, tangy delight.

Blistered green peppers dusted with sea salt — the Russian roulette of tapas.

Every bar has its own version of these crispy potatoes with spicy sauce.

A thick wedge of potato omelette, served at room temperature, is pure comfort.

Paper-thin slices of acorn-fed ham that melt on the tongue.

Spanish meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce are hearty and soulful.

Marinated olives with herbs and citrus are the free snack that starts every tapas crawl.

Aged Manchego cheese paired with quince paste is a sweet-savoury match made in heaven.