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Settling The Pintxos vs. Tapas Debate While Abroad In Spain

The best options to eat your way through Spain.

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Settling The Pintxos vs. Tapas Debate While Abroad In Spain
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In Spain, there are many opportunities to eat on a budget. Not only eating cheaply, but eating some of the best food you will ever have. Fresh ingredients, interesting combinations and perfect portion sizes make up the world of tapas and pintxos.

The history of tapas and pintxos comes from thirteenth century Castilian King Alfonso X who had to eat small snacks with his wine in between meals. Tapa means lid and in early history, many people used bread to cover their wine to keep the flies out. Because of King Alfonso X, it became a custom to serve food with the purchase of beer or wine.

Tapas are small plates of food that are common in Madrid and areas in southern Spain. Tapas are usually free when you order something to drink and can be hot or cold food. Common examples of tapas are: olives, potato chips, patatas bravas, croquetas and bread.


Best place for tapas: Granada (they are free!)

Pintxos are native to northern Spain in the Basque Country. Pintxos are also small plates of food but they are set up buffet style with toothpicks in most bars and restaurants. You can ask the bartender for a plate and you load up as many pintxos as you desire, and then pay. They are not free, but usually vary from 2-4 euros each. Common examples of pintxos are: tortilla española and bread with various toppings such as cheese, peppers or seafood.


Best place for pintxos: San Sebastián

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