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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Spanish Food. Find out what tapas are, how Spanish chorizo differs from Mexican chorizo and find answers to many other questions about Spanish cuisine.
What are the national dishes of Spain?
Does Spain have a national dish or dishes? Which tasty dish is it?
What is paella?
"Paella" is a rice dish from Spain that has become very popular and is now known around the world.
Is Spanish Food Spicy?
Many times people ask if Spanish food is anything like the cuisines of Latin America? Quite often, people ask if it is spicy like many Mexican dishes are. The answer is – no, not really.
What are Tapas?
Tapas are snacks, canapés or finger food. Tapas come in many different forms and can vary from town to town! But, what are they? Read on and find out.
What is Spanish chorizo?
Chorizo is a sausage that has many different varieties and is eaten all over Spain, made with pork meat and paprika.
What are Spanish Breakfast Foods?
Spanish eat a large midday meal, but start the day off with a simple morning meal. Do they really only eat a roll and coffee and then wait until 2:00 pm to eat lunch?!
What is Horchata de Chufa?
Horchata is a creamy white drink, served ice cold and popular all over Spain. But, what IS horchata? What are chufas?
What are Cangrejos de Rio?
You've seen them on menus or heard Spaniards talk about "cangrejos de rio", but what are they? Simply they are crayfish! Spaniards love to eat them and will make catching them a family outing.

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