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25 tapas that will make you a local from Cádiz!

Are you planning to come to Cádiz or you have just arrived and want to enjoy typical Andalusian tapas? In this post we bring you 25 tapas that will make you feel like an Andalusian! In addition, the local gastronomy is based on healthy and very nutritious foods such as vegetables or fresh fish.

You can find them in any restaurant. Are you ready to discover the tapas that you cannot miss in Cádiz?

  1. Salmorejo

Typical of Andalusian gastronomy, there is nothing better than having one on a hot day! It is also very healthy and vegetarian, it can also be vegan! Salmorejo is a cold soup mainly made of tomato and other vegetables, with olive oil and sherry vinegar. It’s delicious! You can add different toppings such as Iberian ham, hard-boiled egg or tuna.

 

  1. Tuna Tartar – Atún rojo de Almadraba (Red Tuna from Almadraba)

In Cádiz we stand out because a large part of the population is dedicated to fishing, since it is a city that is surrounded by the sea. A very outstanding species is the trap red tuna! The tartars usually have an avocado base on which the marinated tuna is found, it is very nutritious and healthy. An explosion of flavors for the palate.

  1. Gamba blanca (White prawn)

Nothing better than white prawns! You can enjoy them in many ways, cooked and fresh, in paella, in a fideuá, in salad or poke bowl! Either way you will really enjoy eating them.

  1. Pescaito Frito (Fried fish)

If you come to Cádiz you cannot miss our specialty, fried fish or as we say here “pescaito frito”. A typical dish of the gastronomy of Cádiz is the marinated dogfish, the dogfish is a species of shark that measures 2m that lives in our seas. This one is seasoned and fried, you will be mesmerized! You should also try cuttlefish, anchovies, heartburn, pijotas, red mullet or the chanquete

  1. Montadito

Montaditos are small sandwiches with different ingredients inside, they are perfect to accompany other tapas. A typical one of Andalusia is the serranito, this one has a fillet of pork loin, serrano ham, a fried green pepper and tomato! Also a very characteristic one is a montadito of Serrano ham and salmorejo! Of course you can’t miss the potato omelette montadito! Although you can really do it to your liking and add whatever you want tuna, tomato, ali oli, serrano ham or whatever you like the most. Comment which is your favorite! They are usually accompanied with French fries.

  1. Paella

There are many types of paella! This dish consists of rice with vegetables and whatever you prefer, it can be seafood, fish, meat, mixed, black, vegetarian, lobster … Whatever you like the most! The original is chicken and rabbit with artichokes, green and white beans. Which one do you dare to try?

  1. Ortiguillas

Would you dare to try an anemone from Cádiz? Here in Cádiz we call them netiguillas del mar and we serve them fried and seasoned, which is how delicious they are! They are anemones that you can find at the bottom of the sea !!! Would you dare to try a nettle from Cádiz?

  1. Revuelto de salicornia (Salicornia Scrambled eggs from)

If you have visited the estuaries, you will know what salicornia is. It is termed as sea asparagus due to the taste and appearance. Here in Cádiz we have a passion for everything that comes from the sea, since we are surrounded by water. Try this delicious tapa of scrambled eggs with salicornia!

  1. Ostras de Cádiz (Cadiz oysters)

In Cádiz you cannot miss oysters! They are a healthy and delicious product that shines by itself, cooked and with a little lemon are the perfect delicacy to discover what our sea tastes like.

  1. Pescado de Estero (Fish from Estero)

This type of tapas can be golden, snook, smooth, eels and sole, all raised naturally in the estuaries, they can even be corvinas, bream and kingfish. You will be fascinated by the taste of those fish that are not farmed!

  1. Tortilla de camarones (Shrimp omelette)

You can’t leave Cádiz without trying a shrimp omelette! Probably one of the most iconic tapas in local gastronomy. This shrimp omelette is fried and is delicious. Not to be missed.

  1. Caracoles (Snails)

A very typical Andalusian dish, it may sound strange, but don’t be scared and dare to try them, they are delicious! Cabrillas and snails with a spicy touch that will make you want to try it again. Do you dare to get out of your comfort zone and try it?

  1. Bocadillo de Pringá (Pringá sandwich)

Do you know what the Pringá is? It comes from puchero which is a typical soup here, pork bones, beef, chicken, bacon and ham are usually boiled with vegetables. Later, all the meat becomes the Pringá, which is delicious. We encourage you to try a sandwich of this meat, it is very soft and juicy, with a lot of flavor!

  1. Berzas (Cabbage)

It is a typical stew from Jerez de la Frontera and Cádiz, although it is cooked throughout Andalusia, this stew varies depending on the city in which it is cooked. Perfect for winter days, but also for summer days! A complete dish that will provide you with the necessary energy for a day with many things to do.

  1. Flamenquin

It is a tapa originating in Córdoba that has spread throughout Andalusia. These are breaded and fried ribbons of loin, serrano ham and cheese. They taste fantastic and are eaten all year round.

  1. Croquetas de puchero (Puchero croquettes)

You will be surprised how delicious they are, their filling is made from the meat of the stew, as we have mentioned before this is called pringá. You cannot miss this cover, you will repeat for sure!

  1. Tortilla de patatas (Potatoes omelette)

This tapa is an omelette of French fries. Perfect for multiple occasions for a snack, to go on a picnic to the beach, for lunch, for dinner … There are also different types with onion, without onion, with chorizo, with green pepper … What do you think your Spanish omelette would be? ideal?

  1. Coquinas de Huelva (Huelva clams)

They are small clams that you can find by the sea, they are perfect for various meals. But the typical coquinas of Huelva are cooked with garlic or white wine, they are a delicacy that you cannot miss!

 

 

  1. Jamón Serrano (Iberian Ham)

If you don’t eat Iberian ham, you haven’t been to Andalusia! Enjoy this tasty tapa accompanied by a good sherry wine. Without a doubt the perfect combination!

  1. Queso Payoyo (Payoyo cheese)

This cheese is handmade from the Sierra de Grazalema specifically in Villaluenga del Rosario, located in Cádiz. It is made from goat and sheep milk, it is very rich alone or with honey or quince.

  1. Patatas Aliñás (seasoned potatoes)

It is a very healthy and fresh tapa for hot days, the original ones are boiled potatoes with chives dressed with sherry wine, parsley and salt. You can also add tuna, green pepper or boiled egg. They are delicious in all their combinations!

  1. Ensaladilla rusa (Russian salad)

Another very cool tapa for hot days! The main ingredient is boiled potatoes and mayonnaise. This cover usually varies from one place to another, but they usually carry: carrot, hard-boiled egg, olives, peas, tuna and roasted peppers to decorate. Perfect to accompany a good wine or beer.

  1. Pimientos del Padrón (Padrón peppers)

This type of peppers are more typical of the north of Spain, specifically of Galicia. Although here in Andalusia we also cook them very delicious! They are small fried peppers with salt on top, there is a saying that says “Padrón peppers, some are spicy and others are not!”. Here in Cádiz they are not usually spicy and they are very tasty!

  1. Huevas Aliñás (seasoned roe)

It is a perfect cover for summer, because it is very cool. They are usually hake roe, adding tomato, green pepper and onion with a dressing of Sherry vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and salt. They are delicious!

  1. Huevos rotos (fried eggs)

A very simple tapa but without a doubt one of the best you can try! It is a fried egg on French fries and with Serrano ham, you will enjoy a lot with this tapa.

 

As you have seen, there are a large number of tapas to try here in Cádiz, and you cannot miss any of them. Need help? If you are planning to come to Cádiz, we have the perfect food tour for you!

Contact us and we will create a tour that suits all your tastes and needs!

 

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