One of the questions I get asked the most is: Where can we eat like a local? The answer: tapas bars. Not fancy restaurants, not tourist traps—just cozy, often loud, gloriously chaotic tapas joints where life spills out onto the street.
Make tapas hopping an important part of your stay in Seville. You will not regret it.
Tapas are all about picar, nibbling, sharing, and moving on. Like a culinary flamenco—quick, vibrant, and full of flair. Here are some of my all-time favorites, both the most antique and some of the new ones.
Sevilla has the most tapas bars per inhabitant in all of Spain.
The 15 bars
The oldest bar in Seville (since 1670!).
A little more modern, but their honey-glazed ribs are legendary. Worth the wait.
Right by the Cathedral, and somehow still authentic.
Great for fresh seafood.
Old-school charm, cured meats hanging overhead, and great montaditos (mini sandwiches).
Trendy and creative.
Beloved by locals for big portions and great prices.
Upscale tapas in a relaxed setting.
A slow food kitchen with a rotating menu of bold flavors.
Traditional Triana favorite with strong local flavor.
Small, lively, and full of charm.
Hidden in Triana, their presa Ibérica is famous.
Extensive wine list and top-tier tapas with a creative touch.
A classic for Seville’s famous orange wine.
Modern Andalusian fusion and a stylish atmosphere.
How to order tapas like a local
Stand at the bar if you can.
Order one or two things at a time and share.
Don’t be afraid to ask for recommendations.
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This text is written by Gunvor Guttormsen. She is the owner of DMC Seville and has worked in tourism in Seville since 1999. She is a true Seville lover and wants to share her passion and love for Seville with you.Last updated: 18 October 2026
