By Lisa & Tony Sierra, About.com Guide
Tortilla Española – Spanish Omelet
No doubt about it, the Spanish omelet is the most commonly served dish in Spain and is also known as a tortilla de patata or potato omelet. It is such a popular dish, some call it "the national dish of Spain." It is made of of three simple ingredients: eggs, potatoes and onions. It is not only served as a tapa, but also as a main dish for a meal and a filling for sandwiches.Gambas al Ajillo – Garlic Shrimp
One of the most common and most popular tapas in Spain, this dish is quick, easy and FULL of garlic flavor. Your guests will be asking for the recipe after the first bite, especially the garlic lovers!Tigres – Mejillones Rellenos – Stuffed Mussels
If you have ever been to Spain, you’ve most likely tasted “tigres,” mussels that have been stuffed, breaded and fried. If you'd like to re-create that magical flavor of tigres at home, try our easy recipe for this tapa.Croquetas de Jamón – Ham Croquettes
Croquetas or croquettes are small, lightly breaded and fried sort of fritter. They are a sure hit as a tapa or an afternoon snack with a glass of beer or wine. They are creamy and smooth and very tasty.Calamares a la Romana – Fried Squid Rings
Fried squid or in Spanish calamares fritos or calamares a la romana is such a simple, but delicious and very popular appetizer or tapa in Spain and here in the USA.Patatas Bravas – Bravas Potatoes
Bravas Potatoes is one of the classic Spanish tapas dishes and is served in bars all over Spain. The sauce has a slight bite from the Tabasco, hence the name bravas, which means "fierce" in Spanish.This is a simple, but delicious appetizer or that everyone enjoys. It involves very little cooking and you can put it together at the last minute. Be sure to use Spanish chorizo and Serrano ham for best results!
