Enjoy the Spanish Foods and Restaurants of Murcia, Spain

Popular Restaurants in Murcia, Spain

Rincon de Pepe – This is Murcia's most famous tapas restaurant. Anyone who visits Murcia must have a tapas meal in Rincon de Pepe. The restaurant is always very full, but the service is generally quick. For dessert try the Paparajotes, a Murcian delicacy made with the leaves of lemon trees. They are delicious and very rare in Spain.

Palacete Rural La Seda - This restaurant is a 10-minutes drive from Murcia but is well worth a visit. It is set in a 17th century building originally built as a wine bodega and then used as a silk factory. The restaurant is tastefully decorated, and is an elegant restaurant which specializes in modern cuisine using local ingredients. This is one of the priciest restaurants in the region, but also one of the most elegant.

Hispano – A definite favorite among Murcianos, the Hispano restaurant serves traditional dishes in a rustic, comfy atmosphere. They serve local stews, meats, and tapas served with local produce from Murcia's market gardens. They also offer homemade desserts, friendly professional service, and low prices.

Monteagudo - This restaurant is well worth the 6km drive from Murcia. It offers attractive decor, friendly and professional service, a very good wine list with some interesting local wines and, most importantly, excellent food. They feature traditional dishes that are given a modern touch and are made with first class local produce. Both meat and fish dishes are recommendable, as well as the delicious grilled vegetables. And make sure you leave room for the warm chocolate soufflé!

Popular Spanish Foods

Spain is well known for its many tasty contributions to the world. Among the many traditional delights available, you’ll find paella, chorizo, Manchego cheese, empanadas, turron, paprika, patatas bravas, and of course lots of seafood.

Paella - A traditional dish of Spain. A colorful mixture of saffron-flavored rice and various meats, paella's name comes from the paellera, the flat, round pan in which it is cooked.
Chorizo - Made from coarsely chopped pork and pork fat, seasoned with smoked pimentón (paprika) and salt.
Manchego cheese – a cheese made in the La Mancha region of Spain from the milk of sheep from the Manchega breed and is aged for between 60 days and two years.
Empanadas - stuffed bread or pastry
Turron - a nougat confection, typically made of honey, sugar, and egg white, with toasted almonds or other nuts, and usually shaped into either a rectangular tablet or a round cake. It is frequently consumed as a traditional Christmas dessert in Spain and Italy.
Paprika - a spice made from the grinding of dried fruits of Capsicum annuum (e.g., bell peppers or chili peppers).
Patatas bravas - consists of white potatoes that have been cut into 2 centimeter irregular shapes and then fried in oil and served warm with a spicy tomato sauce. This dish is commonly served in restaurants and bars throughout Spain, where it is traditionally accompanied by a shot of orujo or a glass of wine.

DID YOU KNOW?
The Spanish eat late. Don't expect many restaurants to be open before 9pm, and if you're eating around this time you won't be likely to see many people. Book a restaurant table between 11pm and midnight and you'll see the place hopping.