The popularity of tapas has skyrocketed on the international gastronomic scene in recent years.
Ask any self-proclaimed foodie to define “tapas,” and they’ll probably tell you something along the lines of “Spanish small plates.” That answer is correct in some cases, but not always! Yes, tapas are undoubtedly Spain’s most iconic contribution to world cuisine, but they’re so much more than simply small plates. (In fact, many times they’re not “small” at all!) Tapas aren’t just food here in Spain—they’re an integral part of our culture.