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This blog post was originally posted on June 23rd, 2015 and was updated on August 11th, 2017.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\nSeville is a city which is known for its 3000+ bars, some of which date back to well before the 20th century, including one that has been running since 1670.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It’s fair to say that the tapas culture here in Seville<\/a> is one of the best in Spain – at least, it’s one of our favorites! With so many bars, there are also many different traditional tapas to be found. Here’s our top 10 traditional tapas in Seville!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we dive into this delicious list, why not have a look at this video from our local expert, Cyra. She explains some of her must-try bites in the city, each one traditional and really delicious!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A trip to Andalusia’s capital is nothing without at least one bowl of salmorejo<\/em>, a cold tomato soup that originates from nearby Cordoba. This soup is served in bars and restaurants across the city and garnished with a number of toppings, the most typical of all being pieces of Iberian ham and cubes of boiled egg. Easily one of our favorite traditional tapas in Seville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pork loin is something that you find all over Spain, but this dish, in particular, is a specialty in Seville. No one can quite agree on the origin of this interesting sauce<\/a>, which is made from a combination of whiskey, garlic, and lemon, but regardless, it has become a firm favorite in bars across the city. Enjoy this tapa at many of the traditional taverns you will find scattered around the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If there is a tapa which tells a story about Seville’s colorful past, then this is it, and it’s one of the most popular traditional tapas in Seville. The cooked down spinach is mixed with chickpeas and cumin, two ingredients that are not historically from Spain – there were brought with the Moors when they invaded Spain in 711 AD and seem to have remained here ever since!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one tapa that involves a bit of timing to be able to enjoy. The season for caracoles<\/em> is only two months long. During May and June every year the bars in Seville become adorned with makeshift signs saying “Hay Caracoles<\/em>” (we have snails). Also, the locals are out in force munching on snails as if they were popcorn. They are prepared in a slightly spicy broth and can be picked out of the shells with toothpicks. Alternatively, if you are brave, you can suck them out of the shell – the local way! Many people wouldn’t expect snails to be one of the traditional tapas in Seville, but they’re worth a try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n No top 10 traditional tapas list is complete without including Jam\u00f3n Iberico de Bellota<\/em>. This is ham from the free range black hoofed Iberian pigs which are fed on a diet of acorns. This results in a delicate, nutty, melt in your mouth ham which can be enjoyed on toast, with food, or on its own!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pescado frito<\/em>, or fried fish, is one of the most traditional tapas in Seville and a staple in every kitchen in the city. However our favorite of them all is cazon<\/em>, a tender white fish. This specialty is rarely found outside of bars and restaurants in Andalusia. This fish, known in English as dog fish or sand shark, is covered in a light batter and fried, then enjoyed with a cool beer or even a glass of Manzanilla<\/em> sherry or two. Pescado frito<\/em> also happens to be the typical food of the Feria de April<\/a><\/em> (April Fair).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pringa<\/em> originates from using the leftovers of the family’s pork stew, cocido.<\/em> Families made this stew with pork meats and chickpeas, and in Seville, it has been turned into tapa form by being served on or in-between bread! The pringa<\/em> varies slightly from place to place and is one of the best pork sandwiches in the city<\/a>, so pop into a local bar and try it for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
1. Salmorejo (Cold Tomato Soup)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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2. Solomillo al Whisky (Pork Loin with Whisky Sauce)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Espinacas con Garbanzos (Spinach and Chickpeas)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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4. Caracoles (Snails)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Jam\u00f3n Iberico de Bellota (Acorn Fed Iberian Ham)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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6. Caz\u00f3n en Adobo (Fried Dog Fish)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
7. Pringa (Pork Stew Spread)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n