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Spanish food 15 traditional dishes to eat in Spain Want to know about Spanish food and cuisine? I love Spanish food, and here is a list of 15 traditional dishes that you should eat in Spain. 1. Tortilla Espanola When we say tortilla in Sweden, we usually talk about thin bread made from flour. In Spain however, a tortilla is basically a Spanish omelette made of eggs and potatoes. And it is delicious with countless varieties according to the traditional family and regional recipes. You can eat it for breakfast, lunch or even for dinner. 2. Gambas Al Ajillo When it comes to Spanish food, Gambas Al Ajillo might just be my number one favorite dish. It's an appetizer and tapas dish with garlic shrimps that have been fried with olive oil in a special clay pot. 3. Albengaz Swedish meatballs are famous worldwide, but Spain has their own version of meatballs, known in Spanish as Albengaz. They are usually served in a bowl with a spicy tomato sauce. 4. Polpo a la Galaga Another famous tapas dish that you should try. Even if you dislike octopus or find it scary to eat, I encourage you to taste Polpo a la Galaga while you travel to Spain. If you don't like it, then it's safe to say that you aren't a fan of octopus. It's a traditional Galician dish. 5. Jamon Serrano and Iberico Both Jamon Serrano and Jamon Iberico are Spanish specialties that shouldn't be missed if you eat meat. You will find these types of cured ham almost everywhere and there are various standards and pricing according to quality and age. The cured ham is commonly served on a platter, but you can also try to eat it together with melon. 6. Gazpacho A very traditional Spanish dish that has been eaten for a long time. Its origins are disputed as well as the original ingredients, but basically, it's a cold tomato soup with mixed raw vegetables. 7. Rabo de Toro Spanish oxtail stew is another traditional dish in Spain known for its rich taste and juicy meat. 8. Malorquín Tumbet When it comes to Spanish vegetarian food, Tumbet is one of the most delicious dishes. It's a traditional dish from the Spanish island of Mallorca, which is why it's known as Malorquín Tumbet. It consists of layers of sliced aubergines, potatoes and red bell peppers which has been fried in olive oil. 9. Palo a la Jolo Garlic chicken wings is another popular tapas dish. 10. Empanada Nonetheless, empanadas can be found everywhere in Spain and they are delicious. It's a baked pastry that has been stuffed with various fillings such as minced meat and cheese. 11. Bacalhau Cod is a popular type of fish in Spanish cuisine, known locally as bacalhau. It can be prepared in many ways but is generally salted cod which can be either grilled, fried or even put inside croquettes. It's very common in northern Spain. 12. Pimientos de Padrón These Padrón peppers is another specialty from Spain which you can find almost everywhere in the country. They are usually served on a plate after having been fried in olive oil and salted. 13. Patatas Bravas If you like spicy food, I highly recommend trying patatas bravas, which is another typical tapas dish in Spain. 14. Croquitas Croquitas is also a typical tapas dish which is commonly found in the majority of Spanish restaurants. The fillings can vary, but it's essentially a breaded fried food. 15. Paella Last but not least, we have paella, which is perhaps the most famous Spanish food in the world. Most people have probably heard about this famous dish with saffron and seafood. While many think of paella as the national dish in Spain, it's more of a regional dish from Valencia, which is the home of the paella. But, of course, due to its popularity, it can be found almost all over the country and the islands. Many also have their own version of paella, including traditional family recipes.