Are these the most popular tapas in Spain?
“If you have to ask for it, then it is not a tapa” , some say. “Olives or potatoes?”, asks the waiter as the diners look at each other somewhere between disappointment and indecision. But hey, as long as we have to chop... Welcome be a second round of reeds (yes, well thrown, please).
“Let's sit on this terrace, which seems to serve good tapas” , is heard, one more summer, through the streets that draw our geography. And so, thanks to word of mouth, it was like that traditional neighborhood bar became the landmark of all the moderns in the city.
What is your favorite cover?
Little is said about the capacity for conviction of the covers , or there was talk, well a few weeks ago They became a trending topic on Twitter.
The reason? This infographic created by TasteAtlas, the website that produces a daily world gastronomic atlas and that affirms that the Spaniards are guided by the philosophy of "eat when you drink, drink when you eat". Amen.
“The name 'tapa' comes from the Spanish verb 'tapar', which means to cover. The dish comes from the region of Andalusia where the drinkers covered their glasses with slices of bread or sausage to avoid dust and flies”, explains TasteAtlas on its website.
yes in this country we have liked manduca since time immemorial It is part of our culture and we are proud of it. Without forgetting the added pleasure it gives eat with your hands (previous dose of hydrogel, of course).
Once we have vindicated the much-loved tapas -which we have extended beyond our borders-, let's return to the subject in question.
Before fully entering the controversy caused by this gastronomic ranking , we believe it is necessary to calm the waters a bit: if there is something that all palates agree on, it is that an omelette skewer or some croquettes will always be received with a smile.
Although for the followers of TasteAtlas, the Cod croquettes are not a pleasant surprise, since they are the worst rated. And the best? the montadito . Sure, if anything between breads is a guaranteed win.
Are you still wondering what was the trigger for this pitched battle for social networks? Well, on the one hand, the inhabitants of the places mentioned (“Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Ceuta and Melilla are missing”, says a user) they do not believe that this is the lid that represents them and, at the same time, they miss classics like the Russian salad or the gilda.
Croquettes, montaditos, anchovies in vinegar, potato omelette, grilled prawns, serrano ham, olives and cured cheese They have been the tapas chosen at the national level, although some consider that many of the dishes that appear in the infographic better serve the term “ration”.
should they the "patatas bravas" fit into this group of appetizers shared by the different communities? Many Twitter users think so, and yet have been awarded to Madrid, together with the garlic prawns.
At the same time, Catalonia asks this question: what is the bomb? Typing into Google, it appears to be a meat-stuffed crispy potato that originated in the Barceloneta neighborhood. On the other hand, a Leonese points out that in his land there are more tapas than in all of Spain, and for free. Oh, blessed Humid neighborhood...
The bravas sauce varies according to the community
What about the Basque Country? The pintxo cult is practiced in every bar, but the Basques deny that the tiger is one of their most typical snacks. At the same time, stuffed peppers have sparked a debate between Navarra and La Rioja , since both communities consider them part of their gastronomic legacy.
To conclude, it should be noted that questions have been the common response to the tapas that represent the Valencian Community: esgarraet and dates wrapped in bacon.
Despite the debate generated, it is true that this fun infographic from TasteAtlas brings together some of the most typical delicacies of our gastronomy. What do you think? Do you miss any cover?
We always say "yes" to a croquette