Results: Spanish Small Plates, From Pintxos to Tapas

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Popular throughout Spain, tapas are festive and delicious appetizers and snacks from bite-size pintxos to shared small plates that make up a meal. Traditional tapas include mixed olives, garlicky shrimp, fried baby squid, meatballs, and chorizo. Whether you're craving briny seafood or crispy potatoes, these are our best tapas recipes.
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Gambas al Ajillo (Shrimp in Garlic Sauce) One of Spain's most castizo (rootsy) tapas, Gambas al Ajillo is made to order at countless rustic taverns throughout the country, particulary in Madrid and the south. Do you enjoy Garloc Shrimp?
Yes
38%
654 votes
No
26%
442 votes
Not Applicable
36%
604 votes
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Pintxos (Pinchos) How to Make 5 Classic Spanish Pinchos Quick & Simple Tapas Recipes, Using a Spanish Loaf, crunchy like a baguette. Have you ever had Pinchos?
Yes
12%
210 votes
No
66%
1124 votes
Not Applicable
22%
366 votes
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Extra-Crunchy Calamares Fritos With Cheat SAFFRON AIOLI We often think of calamari as an Italian appetizer, but fried squid is eaten widely throughout Spain as well, where it's called calamares fritos. Skip the marinara and serve with lemon wedges or aïoli instead. Do you enjoy Calamari?
Yes
33%
561 votes
No
40%
675 votes
Not Applicable
27%
464 votes

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