An Editorial Publication
Your Insider’s Guide to Eating Well in Spain
From the bullish vermouth bars of Barcelona to the pintxos counters of San Sebastián — a curated window into Spain’s most loved restaurants, kitchens, and traditions.
About Us
A love letter to Spain, one plate at a time
Spain Food Guide is an independent editorial publication for travelers and locals who care about eating well. We cover the restaurants, chefs, producers, and regional traditions that make Spanish food one of the world’s most loved cuisines — without the guidebook clichés.
Every feature is hand-picked. Every story is written by people who’ve been there, eaten there, and come back hungry.
Hand-picked by our team
Editor’s Picks
The restaurants we send every visiting friend to
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Best Japanese Restaurant in Santa Eulària, Ibiza: NAGAI
Looking for the best Japanese restaurant in Santa Eulària, Ibiza? NAGAI is my pick for sushi, omakase, black cod and a special dinner.
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Madrid After Midnight: Where Locals Actually Eat
Madrid’s restaurants fill at 9.30pm and the bars run until dawn. A guide to the full late-night eating circuit — from midnight tapas to 6am churros.
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3-Day Food Itinerary Barcelona: Where Locals Actually Eat (2026)
3-Day Food Itinerary Barcelona: Where Locals Actually Eat (2026) The best 3-day food itinerary for Barcelona starts at La Boqueria market on Day 1, moves through the Gothic…
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Where to Eat Authentic Spanish Tapas in Santa Eulària, Ibiza: Restaurante Rincón de Pepe
Looking for authentic tapas in Santa Eulària, Ibiza? I recommend El Rincón de Pepe for classic Spanish dishes, sangria and local atmosphere.
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Modern Mediterranean Restaurant in Santa Eulària: Aliño
Looking for a modern Mediterranean restaurant in Santa Eulària, Ibiza? This Aliño review covers what to order, prices, address, hours and why…
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Where to Eat in Ibiza: A Local’s Guide Past the Tourist Traps
Where to eat in Ibiza away from the beach clubs: 9 traditional restaurants in the inland villages serving sofrit pagès, bullit de…
Cook like a local
Recipes from the Kitchen
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Tortilla Española (jugosa)
The Madrid bar-counter classic — soft, golden, barely-set centre. With onion. Always with onion.
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Andalusian Gazpacho
The Sevillian summer staple — ripe tomato, bread, sherry vinegar. Cold, bright, and better than anything in a carton.
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Paella Valenciana — the canonical recipe
Rabbit, chicken, green beans, garrofón, saffron. No chorizo. Ever. The real paella, cooked until the socarrat forms.
Fresh from the kitchen
Latest Stories
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Vegan Restaurant in Santa Gertrudis: Wild Beets Guide 2026
Looking for a vegan restaurant in Santa Gertrudis, Ibiza? My firsthand Wild Beets review covers dishes, dietary options,…
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Best Japanese Restaurant in Santa Eulària, Ibiza: NAGAI
Looking for the best Japanese restaurant in Santa Eulària, Ibiza? NAGAI is my pick for sushi, omakase, black…
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Bullit de Peix: Ibiza’s Two-Course Fisherman’s Feast
Bullit de peix is Ibiza’s signature fish stew, served in two courses: fish and potatoes, then saffron rice…
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Where to Eat Authentic Spanish Tapas in Santa Eulària, Ibiza: Restaurante Rincón de Pepe
Looking for authentic tapas in Santa Eulària, Ibiza? I recommend El Rincón de Pepe for classic Spanish dishes,…
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Modern Mediterranean Restaurant in Santa Eulària: Aliño
Looking for a modern Mediterranean restaurant in Santa Eulària, Ibiza? This Aliño review covers what to order, prices,…
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Where to Eat in Ibiza: A Local’s Guide Past the Tourist Traps
Where to eat in Ibiza away from the beach clubs: 9 traditional restaurants in the inland villages serving…
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Madrid After Midnight: Where Locals Actually Eat
Madrid’s restaurants fill at 9.30pm and the bars run until dawn. A guide to the full late-night eating…
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Mercado de la Paz, Salamanca: Madrid’s Best Neighbourhood Food Market
The provisioning market of Madrid’s most affluent district — extraordinary fish, aged beef, and the city’s best tortilla…
Know before you go
Spain, Essentials
Currency
Euro (€). Cards widely accepted; carry €20 for tapas bars.
Language
Spanish (plus Catalan, Basque, Galician regionally).
Best Season
April–June and September–October: warm, dry, fewer crowds.
Meal Times
Lunch 2–4pm, dinner 9–11pm. Reservations essential for top spots.
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