The best tapas places in Torrevieja

Types of tapas during the festival

During the Tapas Route Festival, two types of tapas are offered as part of the competition. The first category is the Traditional Tapas which are tapas prepared in the authentic Spanish way with locally sourced ingredients. The second category is the Tapas de Autor or gourmet tapas, featuring tapas recipes with contemporary techniques and flavours. You may be surprised to see some modern fusions such as Indian, French and English Tapas included on the menu. The festival usually lasts two weeks, with an average of 30 participating establishments, between restaurants, tapas bars and pubs.

Tapas Route Awards Ceremony

The culmination of the Tapas Route festival is the awards ceremony. Throughout the festival, more than 42.000 tapas are served, enjoyed and judged by locals and tourists along the tapas route. To make it more attractive, the names of the guests who vote also have the chance to win special prizes. The Tapas Route is one of the most anticipated gastronomic events in the city, promoting Torrevieja as a promising gastronomic destination.

Recommended restaurants outside the festival

If you happen to visit the city outside of the festival dates, I recommend that you make time to visit the restaurants and tapas bars from previous editions and try their winning tapas, which are on the best-seller list.

Top tapas selections in Torrevieja

• Tasca Nueva Bahía on Calle Diego Hernández: With winning plates from the previous Tapas Route, this establishment offers exquisite quality tapas. They have a long list of tapas with varied ingredients such as fish, lobsters, cheese, meat and sausages.

• Casa Juani on Calle Heraclio: With an extensive tapas menu featuring fresh seafood such as shellfish and calamari, all at a very reasonable price.

• Bar Restaurante las Cañas on Calle San Policarpo: The best compliments received are for their sumptuous Spanish tapas, excellent cold meats and friendly and attentive service.

Affordable food

• Bar Tapería Los Zamoranos on the Paseo de la Libertad: Generous portions of tasty tapas at a very affordable price.

• Lizarran on Avenida de Los Marineros: Weekly special offers of tapas at the price of 1 euro, with drinks at half price. A fast food style tapas restaurant with a fun and relaxing atmosphere.

• 100 Montaditos Torrevieja in Calle Ramon Gallud: Every Wednesday and Sunday is Euro Mania, when they offer an extensive tapas menu for 1 euro in a lively and fun place.

Fine dining

• El Mesón de la Costa on Calle Ramón y Cajal: Delicious tapas and an excellent selection of wines. A place for special celebrations, much loved by the locals and recommended to tourists.

• Restaurant Barlovento on Calle del Cabo: Stunning views of the beach, luxurious interiors and an outstanding tapas menu all in one place.

• Queen Mississippi Restaurant on Calle Morera: An impressive cocktail and tapas pairing. The place offers an elegant and relaxing atmosphere with outdoor seating.