One of Seville’s greatest treasures is a true gift for all its visitors and goes beyond its centuries-old monuments and the richness of its culture and history. We are talking about its gastronomy, specifically, the best tapas in Seville.
Surround yourself with your loved ones on this trip and share this experience with the people you care about most, so we recommend hiring a 7- or 9-seater car at Málaga Airport. Both the journey and your time in Sevilla will be a wonderful experience.
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Typical tapas in Sevilla
The invention of the tapa as part of gastronomic culture is one of the great ideas of our time; being able to compress the entire essence of a cuisine into just a few bites is brilliant.
Sevillian gastronomy is rich in fresh ingredients and dishes full of flavor. The fact that it is a tapa does not prevent it from sometimes requiring painstaking preparation. Among these tapas, there are some you should try without hesitation and without excuses.
These tapas are as much from here as the Giralda of Sevilla, and although some may sound like traditional Spanish tapas, even if they share the same name, there are small nuances and details that turn them into a completely unique little piece of Sevilla.
We begin our list of essentials with the serranito, a small sandwich or “montadito” made with grilled pork loin, green pepper and serrano ham. Although this is the base, what makes the difference is whether it is served without any sauce or with a homemade alioli.
We continue with something more traditional: huevos a la flamenca, poached eggs with vegetables, plus tomato and ham. And if you are looking for fish, in the most traditional Sevillian cuisine it is common to find fried fish such as dogfish, as well as battered cod known as “Soldaditos de Pavía”, and cod with tomato.
Russian salad, a dish closely tied to Spanish gastronomy, has different touches here, just like the flamenquín which, although its original recipe comes from Córdoba, has a very Sevillian twist. Lastly, some spinach with chickpeas are a must on your table.
Where to eat the best tapas in Sevilla
Sevilla has the great virtue of offering a wide variety of gastronomic options without sacrificing quality. Any point in the city is a good place to enjoy the most local flavors. However, we would like to narrow it down and divide the best tapas bars in Sevilla into three areas of the city: the city center, Triana and the eastern area.
Tapas in Sevilla city centre
Casa Morales
- García de Vinuesa, 11
Flying the flag of traditional tapas, accompanied by national wines—especially those from Jerez—here you step into a typically Sevillian bar, where good food, good drink and good service are the stars.
A wide variety of dishes from the kitchen, quick bar service and value for money that is hard to beat in the centre of Sevilla. If you are strolling around the Alcázar of Sevilla, you can stop by Casa Morales to try their best tapas.
Bodega Santa Cruz Las Columnas
- Rodrigo Caro, 1
A very popular bar that is always full of customers, but don’t let that fool you: the service is very fast and you will soon find a free table or a spot at the bar to enjoy their many delicacies.
They are specialists in tapas and sharing plates. They also combine them with charcuterie boards, all paired with craft beers and national wines.
Bodegas Díaz Salazar
- García de Vinuesa, 20
A traditional bodega in the heart of Sevilla that has found the perfect companion for its wide variety of wines: the tapa. As in all the bars and taverns in the centre of Sevilla, the service is exceptional, very fast and extremely friendly.
You cannot leave without trying the wines, the “montadito de pringá”, the spinach with chickpeas and the prawn Russian salad. You can enjoy all their tapas at the bar area, dining room or on the small terrace.
Tapas in Triana
Las Golondrinas
- C/ Pagés del Corro, 76 y C/ Antillanos Campos, 26
We arrive in the popular neighbourhood of Triana, where the atmosphere is truly spectacular and it is almost impossible not to find a place that serves delicious food and is perfect for having a drink in good company.
Being a popular bar or tavern in Sevilla’s most famous neighbourhood means there is a high and constant flow of customers, but if you arrive a bit earlier than usual, you can enjoy their wide variety of top-quality tapas.
In both locations, the quality is exquisite, the tapas are excellent and there are different areas to enjoy them. Their famous mushrooms with alioli are a must-order.
Casa Ruperto
- Avda. Santa Cecilia, 2
Bar Casa Ruperto is much more than you might imagine, because having your tapa arrive as quickly as your drink is not something you expect—and it is something you really appreciate. It is the ultimate example of a true Triana bar.
Everything here exudes authenticity and quality—from the tapas to the service. Most of the space is designed for standing and snacking, although there are indoor and outdoor tables. Their small bird and quail tapas are their greatest claim to fame.
Bar Juan Carlos
- Calle Febo, 6
This bar is known for being a true temple for cheese lovers. They specialise in cheese, with more than one hundred varieties, as well as a wide range of charcuterie.
If one word defines Bar Juan Carlos, it is “tradition”. It is a classic bar that preserves the atmosphere of a lifetime. Service is extremely fast, just like their selection of wines and craft beers.
Tapas in Sevilla East
Cervecería La Paraíta
- Francisco Cortijo, 3, Local 7 y 8
What better place than a bar specialising in seafood and fish to offer the best Sevillian tapas. Combining a beer bar with a seafood restaurant is a dream for lovers of good food and drink.
Sevilla has made it happen, and it is impossible to leave this beer bar without feeling satisfied and happy. Here the specialty is not only tapas but all kinds of fish and seafood. Everything—absolutely everything—is of extraordinary quality.
El Tabernal
- Calle Prof. Manuel Olivencia Ruiz, 3
A well-known tavern where quantity doesn’t matter because quality is what truly rules. People usually eat both sharing plates and tapas, and the service is as good as the raw ingredients used in the kitchen.
From traditional tapas to seafood and rice dishes, everything is delicious in David’s kitchen, and it clearly shows how care and dedication are reflected in the flavour of each dish.
Bar El Cantinero Tapas
- Periodista Juan Tribuna, 5
One of the locals’ favourite places in Sevilla, which already says a lot. It is always open for breakfast and, depending on the time of year, also for lunch and dinner. A true local favourite.
It has a wide variety of tapas and nothing on the menu will disappoint you. Whether it is something new or something familiar, it will feel like tasting a new flavour for the first time. That is how good their cooking is.
Tapas route and Tapas Fair in Sevilla
Tapas Fair in Sevilla
The 2025 edition of the Tapas Fair “Flavours of the Province of Sevilla” takes place between 9 November and 12 November. This fourth edition continues to generate more excitement every year.
This fair aims to offer high-quality traditional Sevillian cuisine to those who already know it and to introduce it to those who haven’t tried it yet. Traditional recipes are used with Andalusian techniques from the old school.
Tapas Route in Sevilla
The tapas route in Sevilla is not a single event, but a series of gastronomic routes held throughout the year in various towns such as Bormujos, Espartinas, Benacazón or San Juan de Aznalfarache. On these routes, restaurants in Sevilla prepare a special tapa offered at a fixed price along with a drink, encouraging visitors to explore several venues in one day.
These routes usually include “tapaports” that are stamped at each establishment, prizes for those who complete the route and contests to choose the best tapa of the year. Their goal is to highlight Sevillian cuisine, support the local hospitality industry and turn each town into a small tapas festival filled with flavour, heritage and atmosphere.
Tapas map in Sevilla
So that you don’t miss any of the bars, taverns and gastronomic corners we have recommended, here is a complete map.
