Tapas are small portions of food, usually eaten standing up with a drink in the other hand. It is composed of virtually anything – just small portions of it. Tapas come in different kinds – cheese, ham, squid, what have you. This way, you get to taste a lot of Andalusian specialties without having to pay an arm and a leg for your adventures.
Here are some of Cordoba's tapas bars, the best of which you'll find near the Mezquita and the historic Jewish quarter.
Taberna Salinas
(Calle Tundidores, 3)
- Very popular with the locals, as it has an excellent selection of tapas. Expect a crowd.
Bodega Taberna Rafaé
(End of Calle Deanes)
- Located near the Mezquita. A good spot to stop for lunch.
Taberna Guzman
(Calle Judíos)
- Try their Moriles wine! And take you fill of the bullfighting memorabilia that covers the walls.
Taberna Sociedad de Plateros
(Calle San Francisco, 6)
- Near Plaza del Potro. Fine selection of tapas.
Casa Pepe
(Calle Romero, 1)
- Small bar but with bigger portions – ½ racion is big enough for two people to share.
La Cordobesa
(Plaza Benavente)
- Great place to relax, quiet.
Taberna San Miguel
(Plaza San Miguel, 1)
- Located North of Plaza Tendillas, behind the San Miguel church.
El Sotano
(Plaza Corredera, 1)
- Family owned and has a rich menu list of tapas.
La Esquinita
(Calle Romero, 2)
- Great to have a quick snack before heading for the Mezquita
La Cavea
(Plaza de Jeronimo Paez)
- Near the Archeological Museum. Has a shaded terrace where you can relax while nibbling your tapas.
La Abaceria
(Calle Corregidor Luis de la Cerda, 73)
- Also called Casa de la Tapa Cordobesa. Near the Mezquita. Very cozy.
La Viña del Señor
(Bulevar Hernán Ruiz, 27)
- Known for its wine tavern – in fact, it is part of the Montilla-Moriles Wine Route. Also offers great tasting tapas snacks.
