9 Deliciously Best Tapas in Seville and where to find them
If you’re planning a trip to Seville, tapas bar-hopping is an absolute must on your itinerary. We’ll dive deeper into what tapas really are — and why Seville’s take on them is so special compared to the rest of Spain — but for now, know this: it’s all about delicious bites, local wines, and many joyful rounds of both.
Let’s explore the best tapas in Seville and discover the rich history behind this beloved Andalusian tradition.
Best Tapas in Seville and where to find them
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What is Tapas, and how is Seville tapas different from Barcelona?
Tapa is singular and tapas is plural. They refer to small portions of food. It includes food or a meal, as well as drinks and snacks. Many people refer to tapas as ‘starters’ or appetizers (we did too, before learning about it).
But it is not ‘starters’, your entire meal or supper can be of various tapas – different varieties of small portions of food, with a drink like beer or wine.
The key thing to keep in mind is that the portion is small and hence the price is pocket-friendly, like a 1-euro beer or 3-euro tapas (average prices in Seville for tapas).
Tapas is a way of life in Seville. In the evenings, after work, friends get together, socialize, and they bar hop from one place to another, all while eating different food or tapas. In Seville, whether it’s a café or restaurant, they are all known as bars. And it is not uncommon to see an espresso machine and a beer tap at the same counter.
Tapas originated in southern Spain, in Andalucía, and over the years, this art of eating and drinking has changed the Seville food scene. And it is small portions of food that you partake of and enjoy.
In Barcelona, the tapas experience tends to be more fixed: you’ll often dine at a single restaurant, order a set of 5-6 small dishes plus drinks, and in the tourist zones (we experienced ours in La Ramblas), that can run you around €30-35 per person.
In contrast, Seville’s tapas culture is more casual and flexible: you hop between several bars, sample small plates (many starting around €2-4), and combine drinks with food as you go — making the whole experience more spontaneous, social, and typically more budget-friendly.
We highly recommend trying authentic tapas the way locals do in Seville; we think you will enjoy it – it is part of appreciating the unique culture of Andalusia.
Tapas Food Walking Tours – Best Tapas in Seville
We did take a tour to understand the tapas process, and we highly recommend a guided tour as well. Once you know the drill, you can go tapas hopping.
In guided tapas tours, you will be led by a local expert who bar hops with you for the evening, tasting many rounds of tapas. It is a walking tour, so expect a lot of chit-chat and wandering through unknown alleys.
A guided tour is also helpful if you want to eat tapas from century-old restaurants. In some tapas bars, you will only find menus written in Spanish, and a local guide would be able to help you.
- Tapas and History Tour: This is a 3.5-hour walking food tour that takes you through some of Seville’s most historic tapas bars, a perfect way to taste local favorites while soaking up the city’s vibrant atmosphere. The tour takes place in the Jewish Quarter and other central areas, and is one of the top-rated on GetYourGuide. Book your tour here
- Tapas and Drinks Tour Tasting: Sample 2 drinks and hop for tapas at 4+ traditional restaurants in Seville. This tour lasts 3.5 hours and kicks off near the Torre del Oro. Book your tour here
- Flamenco and food tour: You get to taste 8 or more local foods and 3 drinks at 2 local bars in Seville, along with a Flamenco show. Click here to view more
- Market Tour & Tapas in Triana: Here is a 3-hour Tapas tour across the Triana Bridge in an offbeat cultural neighborhood. Book your authentic tapas tour here
- Tapas by bike: Bike away to a tapas bar in this 3-hour tour. Book your tapas tour here
- Seville Tapas Crawl: Set out on a delicious journey through Seville’s historic local bars and bodegas. Visit four authentic spots and savor traditional Andalusian tapas dishes. More details here
If you like to learn about Spanish cuisine, join a cooking class in Seville and try it hands-on. BOOK A SPANISH COOKING CLASS + DINNER HERE
9 Best Tapas in Seville with a MAP to find them
Here are the 9 best tapas in Seville. We have also included recommended restaurants where you can try traditional tapas. But if you are taking a tour, rest assured, you will be trying them.
In Seville, tapas are served on small plates. Most restaurant menus will have both English and Spanish language, and it has 3 columns:
- Tapas
- Media raciones – half plates
- Raciones – full plates
Here is a map of the recommended restaurants for the best tapas in Seville, Spain
1. Slow-cooked Spinach and Chickpeas (Espinacas con Garbanzos)
My personal favorite and one of the MOST popular tapas in Seville is the chickpeas. The Moors brought chickpeas and spices (cumin) when they conquered southern Spain. This dish is made of slow-cooked spinach with chickpeas and spices and it is served on an earthen plate.
It is SO SO delicious. We had never tried this mix before (we have had chickpeas and cooked spinach separately, but not in this combination) – it was amazing.
Chickpeas are one of the traditional tapas dishes in Seville, and they rightly symbolize the rich cultural past and co-existence.
Where to eat in Seville?
- Bodega La Aurora -Local bar, chilled out vibes
- Location: Calle Pérez Galdós, 9 Bajo, 41004 Sevilla, Spain (pinned on the map)
- Bodeguita Romero – Traditional wine bar
- Location: Calle Harinas, 10, 41001 Sevilla, Spain (pinned on map)
2. Iberian Ham (Jamon Iberico de Bellota)
Acorn-fed Iberian Ham is quite a thing in Seville, Spain. Acorn-fed ham? Yes, this ham is fed on a diet of acorns and the taste is yummilicous. You can try it with a bun like a sandwich or just on its own.
This ham is one of the star products of the Spanish gastronomy, and it is a completely cooked ham.
Where to eat in Seville?
- La Flor de Toranzo -A 1940s zinc bar with a vibrant interior
- Location: Calle Jimios, 1, 41001 Sevilla, Spain (pinned on the map)
In Seville, you’ll often spot Jamón Serrano — Spain’s famous dry-cured ham — proudly hanging in restaurants and tapas bars, much like you’d see meat displays in a butcher shop or shawarma stand.
It’s a signature part of Andalusian dining culture and an unmistakable sight across the city. You’ll find it far less common in Barcelona or Madrid, where the dining style tends to be a bit more contemporary.
3. Sherry Wine and cheese
Sherry is a type of fortified wine that originates right here in Andalusia. We tried the lightest variety — Fino Sherry — a crisp, dry wine that’s incredibly refreshing, especially on a warm, sunny Seville afternoon.
Pair a glass of sherry wine with a platter plate (or two) of cheese. (not platter – a plate of cheese, it’s tapas!)
Many visitors to Spain want to try cheese in Barcelona, Seville Madrid, like in all the touristy places, and why not. Try it when you are drinking dry sherry wine.
Where to eat in Seville?
- El Rinconcillo -A 1670s OLDEST traditional tapas bar in Seville
- This restaurant still calculates menu/bill payments at the bar table, which is kinda cool! Check the picture below
- Location: Calle Gerona, 40, 41003 Sevilla, Spain (pinned on the map)
4. Fried Fish
Fried fish is very popular in Spain in general, and it is true for Seville tapas. Merluza, fried fish or Hake, and Cazon or white fish are popular in Seville. You can order a mixed variety as well.
Where to eat in Seville?
- Freiduria La Isla – Considered the best place to try fried fish in Seville
- Location: Calle Garcia de Vinuesa 13, 41001 Seville, Spain (pinned on the map)
- Many restaurants near the Seville Cathedral and Santa Cruz quarter (such as Bodega Santa Cruz Las Columnas) will have a great menu for fried fish or pescado frito. Bodega Santa Cruz Las Columnas also serves vegetarian-friendly tapas and full meal options.
5. Pork – stewed or cooked
The most popular way of having pork in Seville is as a stew spread. Pork is stewed and slow-cooked with other meat and chickpeas. It is served with a bun, like a sandwich, or on its own.
A tapa of carrilada de cerdo is pork cheeks cooked or stewed in red wine, and they are so popular in Seville, you will find them almost everywhere in the city. It is slightly filling with potatoes, meat, and sauce, and it is super tender and delicious!
Where to eat in Seville?
You will find pork in almost every restaurant in Seville. This one below is an upscale restaurant.
- Taberna El Panduro Banos – A Spanish fusion upscale restaurant
- Location: Calle Baños, 3, 41002 Sevilla, Spain (pinned on the map)
- Séptimo – Hip and modern tapas bar in Seville.
- Location: Calle Pastor y Landero, 21, 41001 Sevilla, Spain (pinned on the map)
6. 1 euro beer – Cruzcumpo
Cruzcumpo is a popular beer in Seville, and you should try this in one of your tapas bar hops. The beer is served in a small glass, unlike our pint size in North America, and it only costs 1 euro.
I am not a beer person, but this one was delicious. It was my repeat order, each time we went bag hopping. Try it!
Where to eat in Seville?
- All the restaurants, bars, and cafes will have it. Just ask!
7. Ensaladilla Rusa – Russian Potato Salad in Seville
Every tapa place in Seville has a potato salad, and that is the ensaladilla rusa, aka Russian potato salad. Although a ‘Russian potato salad’, it has a unique twist with peas, carrots, and sometimes tuna and even egg in it.
It is served cold, so it pairs well with a beer!
Where to eat in Seville?
- La Malvaloca – Traditional tapas bar near Plaza de Encarnacion
- Location: Plaza de Encarnacion 20, Junto a la Fuente de la plaza de la (pinned on the map)
8. Tostada with tomato, ham, and olive oil for breakfast
Although people don’t go for tapas in the morning, everybody has to eat breakfast. Tostada is a toast with ‘something’. The most common toast is tostada with tomato, ham, and olive oil.
You can also do ‘toast and tomato with cheese’ or just toast and tomato’. And guys, the tomatoes in Spain are ridiculously delicious. I don’t know why.
And if you didn’t know, I LOVE TOMATOES! Just saying, I do, I love them.
Where to eat in Seville?
- Bar Alfalfa: One of the best breakfast bars in Seville
- Location: Calle Candilejo, 1, 41004 Sevilla, Spain (pinned on the map)
- Café Bar Rudy: Located near the Plaza de Armas bus station, their toast is delicious. Pair with coffee and milk!
- Location: Calle Marqués de Paradas, 25, 41001 Sevilla, Spain (pinned on the map)
9. Churros and Chocolate
This is a sweet — and slightly dangerous — combination! A cup of thick, hot chocolate (and yes, it’s truly hot!) served with freshly fried churros for dipping. The best part? It’s not overly sweet like donuts — just the right balance, so you can easily finish a serving without feeling overwhelmed.
A portion costs around €3, and you’ll find it in most cafés across the city. We tried ours at Café Bar Duque, right in the heart of Seville.
Where to eat in Seville?
- Cafe Bar Duque: Chilled out cafe near the central area (Derby Hotel and El Corte Inglés Supermarket)
- Location: Pl. del Duque de Veragua, 41002 Sevilla, Spain (pinned on the map)
Here are the authentic tapas tours to take in Seville,
Additional travel resources
We hope you enjoyed our round of the best tapas in Seville, Spain. If you are planning a trip to Spain, read our travel guides below
- Get travel tips and hotel inspiration for 2-3 days in Seville
- Hotels guide: Where to stay in Seville, Spain for first-time visitors
- Guide to what to see in Seville, Spain – the ultimate list
- Read all about the best places to visit in Spain
- Spain itinerary: 10 days in Spain, or spend 7 days in Spain
- Barcelona Guide: Best views in Barcelona, Souvenirs from Barcelona
- Get a planning guide for your first trip to Europe
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