{"id":3327,"date":"2017-10-31T14:46:15","date_gmt":"2017-10-31T12:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devourbarcelonafoodtours.com\/?p=3327"},"modified":"2024-08-07T08:23:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T08:23:17","slug":"how-to-order-tapas-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/how-to-order-tapas-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Order Tapas in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

So you want to eat like a local in Barcelona, but you are daunted by how to order. Sound familiar. You’re not alone.<\/p>\r\n

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Ordering in Spain can be confusing, especially taking into account the regional differences and the fact that tapas as a whole can look very different depending on where you are in the country! But fear not. Read on to discover how to order tapas in Barcelona.<\/p>\r\n

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Start with a bodega<\/h2>\r\n

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One of the fundamental parts of understanding tapas in Barcelona is that\u00a0they are not originally from here.\u00a0<\/em>Tapas as a way of eating is not native to the Catalan capital, and only in the recent past did they become ubiquitous in the city.<\/p>\r\n

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However, if you had to call something the original Barcelona tapas bar, it would be the bodega. A bodega is, among other things, a shop that sells wine, bottled or directly from the barrel. These bodegas are neighborhood institutions, and of course beyond purchasing wine<\/a>, you can also usually enjoy a glass or two with some light snacks. It doesn’t get any more local than this!<\/p>\r\n

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Local’s Tip:\u00a0<\/strong>Visit the very best bodegas in Barcelona<\/a>\u00a0to discover all of their wonders on your own or even better join us\u00a0on a food or wine tour<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n

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Take your time<\/h2>\r\n

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Ordering tapas in Barcelona is an art, and doing it gracefully requires patience. There is no need to order all at once, but rather as you go. The last thing you want is too many dishes crammed onto one tiny table, and half of them going cold before you can eat them! Savor each bite, take it slow, and enjoy the true essence of eating in Spain!<\/p>\r\n

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The beauty of tapas is taking things slow! And enjoying, the simple, yet delicious things in life all the more!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Share your food<\/h2>\r\n

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If sharing at restaurants gives you anxiety, then tapas may not be for you! Though the concept of tapas can be difficult to define, there is one key ingredient and that’s sharing food. Above all, this is how going to a tapas bar differs than going to, say, a traditional Catalan restaurant<\/a>\u00a0where people generally order their own entrees. The idea with tapas is to share!<\/p>\r\n

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Wine and homemade tapas = a match made in heaven.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Check for smaller servings<\/h2>\r\n

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Though this is a trait more commonly found in other cities around Spain like Madrid and Seville, some tapas bars in Barcelona will serve various tapas in different-sized portions. If you see the word\u00a0raci\u00f3n,\u00a0<\/em>serving, it’s possible there might be a\u00a0media raci\u00f3n,\u00a0<\/em>half serving available as well.<\/p>\r\n

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Go for some pintxos<\/em><\/h2>\r\n

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Pintxos<\/em> are a Basque-style tapa that Barcelona\u00a0loves.\u00a0You can find pintxo bars all over the city, and what’s great about these bars is that you need not even order! Just grab a plate and serve yourself, and make sure to keep the sticks so they know how much to charge you! You’ll love the experience, now that you know how to order tapas in Barcelona like an expert! We love these little taste explosions so much that we even taste some on our Tapas, Taverns & History Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

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Local’s Tip:\u00a0<\/strong>Find loads of pintxo bars all on one street\u2014Carrer Blai in the Poble Sec neighborhood of Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

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Try a food tour\u2014there’s no better way to learn how to order tapas in Barcelona than with us.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Still not sure how to order tapas in Barcelona? Let a local help you out. Our guides are passionate locals, absolute experts on all things Barcelona and are ready to take you out on the town. From traditional tapas in Barcelona to the more modern scene, don’t think twice! There’s no better way to eat tapas in Barcelona than with an expert and in good company<\/a>. Can’t wait that long? Here’s 5 must-try tapas to devour while you’re here.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n