The options are endless with Spanish cuisine! Once in Barcelona there are certains foods and meals you cannot leave without trying. In Spain, mealtimes are a little different than United States’ standard breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A typical breakfast is served mid-morning to early afternoon. Lunch isn’t known to be a large meal of the day and is served around 3 p.m., and dinner is almost always served after 9 p.m.
Some of these foods are commonly known as Spanish staples, but others are known only by travelers and locals.
Paella
A rice dish cooked in a large pot with a mixture of almost anything! Popular paellas consists of seafood and Spanish herbs and sauces.
Dulce De Leche Crêpe
Sangria or Tinto de verano
In Europe, the most popular alcoholic drink is wine, and Spain is no exception. The mixture of red wine, sparkling fruit soda, and fresh fruit is the perfect addition to your Spanish meal. Tinto de Verano is sangria without the fruit floating inside. Also, you should try something different like sangria made out of white wine or cider. Spanish restaurants will always have these drinks stocked and ready for your enjoyment.
Cheese and Meat Plates
This is just a basic list of some amazing foods found in Barcelona so don’t be afraid to venture out and try more, Spaniards love to eat and share their food!
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