7 classic tapas that are perfect for sharing
Some dishes come and go with food trends. Others seem destined to remain forever. Traditional tapas definitely belong to the second group.
A table, a group of friends or family, several dishes in the middle and one inevitable question: “What should we order?”
At Bar La Plaça, our answer is simple: a little of everything. Here are seven classic tapas that work just as well for an aperitif as they do for an informal dinner or a relaxed meal with friends.
1. Patatas bravas
We start with an essential.
Patatas bravas are one of those dishes that almost always find their way to the centre of a tapas table. Crispy potatoes, easy to share and, of course, the sauce playing a starring role.
At Bar La Plaça you can choose potatoes with brava sauce, alioli or a combination of both.
2. Spanish omelette with tomato bread
Few dishes need less introduction.
Spanish omelette is one of the great classics of traditional bar food. Served with Catalan tomato bread, it becomes an ideal dish for breakfast, an aperitif, a tapa or the beginning of an informal dinner.
Simple dishes sometimes become classics for a reason.
3. Russian salad
Fresh, creamy and easy to share, Russian salad remains a familiar sight whenever several tapas are ordered for the table.
It is also an excellent way of combining cold and hot dishes and adding variety to a selection of tapas.
4. Fried squid rings
Another dish that deserves a place on any list of tapas classics.
Crispy fried squid rings are particularly easy to share and are one of the seafood options available on the Bar La Plaça menu.5. Homemade meatballs with tomato sauce
Tapas do not always have to be fried.
Homemade meatballs in tomato sauce bring the comforting character of home-style cooking to the table — and are exactly the kind of dish that makes having some bread nearby a very good idea.
They are a perfect contrast to cold tapas and fried dishes.
6. Esqueixada de bacallà
Esqueixada takes us straight into Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine.
This traditional cod dish provides a fresher contrast to some of the richer dishes on the table and is an excellent way to introduce another side of local cuisine into your tapas selection.
7. Padrón peppers
Small, simple to share and perfect for picking at while the conversation continues.
Padrón peppers complete our selection and capture one of the best things about eating tapas: trying lots of different flavours during the same meal.
Why are traditional tapas still so popular?
Probably because sharing tapas is about much more than deciding what to eat.
Everyone can taste different dishes, you can order according to the group’s appetite and the meal naturally encourages people to stay around the table and talk.
This informal way of eating is closely connected to Spanish bars and Mediterranean food culture.
Tapas are also part of Mont-roig del Camp’s local gastronomic scene, with initiatives dedicated to showcasing dishes created by restaurants and bars throughout the municipality. Share tapas at Bar La Plaça
At Bar La Plaça you will find these and many other dishes, allowing you to create your own selection.
Start with patatas bravas and Spanish omelette, add a meat tapa, choose something from the sea and keep adding dishes depending on how hungry everyone is.
Explore the full Bar La Plaça menu to discover our tapas, sandwiches, salads and other dishes.
If you are planning to visit with family or friends, you can also check our contact details and location in Mont-roig del Camp.
There are plenty of ways to share a meal, but traditional tapas remain one of the best.