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Whether you are spending one day in Cordoba, Spain, a weekend, or much longer, you are certainly going to want to eat some authentic local Cordoba tapas!
But exactly where are the best tapas in Cordoba?
Luckily, we’ve eaten our way through this historic city in Andalusia and found some top places to eat for tapas in Cordoba to make your trip the best it can be. Now, let’s dive into the Cordoba tapas scene—a surprisingly delicious one here in Spain!
For the video version of our Cordoba Tapas Tour, check out our video here on YouTube.
Bar Correo
What Spanish tapas tour doesn’t kick off with a little alcohol to jumpstart your appetite? Well, Bar Correo in Cordoba is just the place!
This bar is the perfect little ‘old man bar,’ as we like to say, where the charm as remained the same since it opened nearly 100 years ago in 1931.
While space-wise, there isn’t much here, the authentic ambiance of this must-stop in Cordoba is what makes it truly special. Plus, its central location makes it an easy starting point for this Cordoba tapas tour!
Order a caña and belly up to the bar or pop out onto the street and watch the world go by as you enjoy the crisp, refreshing Cruzcampo, a glass of Spanish wine, vermút, or anything non-alcoholic too!
Now that you’re ready for food, it’s time to get some traditional Cordoba tapas!
Bar La Esquina
First up is Bar La Esquina where they do homemade tapas typical of Cordoba, including the famous Salmorejo.
Salmorejo is a cold tomato soup with Iberian ham and egg on top. It’s cold and makes for the perfect summer tapa in Cordoba’s sweltering heat. However, we ate it in on a mild February day, and it was still fantastic!
With such amazing tapas at Bar La Esquina, why not get one more?
We recommend the berenjenas fritas con miel—fried eggplant with molasses. The molasses is thick and goes perfectly with the crisp, fried eggplant. Plus, it’s a phenomenal pairing with the salmorejo!
Taberna Góngora
One of the best places to eat in Cordoba is Taberna Góngora, but keep in mind that while this is popular with locals and travelers alike and has authentic Cordoba tapas, it gets BUSY!
It’s more of a restaurant than a tapas bar, so it’s best to try to make a reservation or get there early as it will fill up. You could also be prepared to wait too.
Taberna Góngora’s menu is loaded with traditional tapas from Cordoba, so you’ll have a lot to choose from!
While you probably can’t go wrong with any of these Cordoba tapas, here are a few we recommend:
Cogollitos a la Cordobesa. It is a delicious Cordoba specialty that’s actually much better than it sounds as it’s essentially lettuce with garlic, olive oil, and vinegar on top.
Japutas en Adobo. If you’re looking for fish, this is the traditional Cordoba food for you! It’s a classic dish from the area that’s fried fish with a unique flavor.
Pisto a la Cordobesa. This vegetable stew is a classic dish from Cordoba that is a must on any Cordoba tapas tour. It’s also one of the few perfect tapas if you’re a vegetarian in Spain.
Croquetas. The croquetas aren’t specialty tapas in Cordoba, but these were exquisite at Taberna Góngora!
Bar Santos
This next stop isn’t necessarily a Cordoba-specific tapa, but rather a Spanish classic that you have to try when traveling in Spain at some point: Tortilla de patata or tortilla española.
Bar Santos in Cordoba is known for having the largest tortilla de patata in Spain! It’s made with over 30 eggs and 5 kg of potatoes!
While you could probably order the entire thing, most just go for the tapas portion and a caña or glass of wine. You can also eat like a local by taking it outside and eating right alongside the Cordoba Mezquita. With such a scenic location, we’re not sure why anyone would sit inside!
During your stay in Cordoba, you have to see the Mezquita. It’s one of the most impressive buildings in the world. If you’re doing a day trip to Cordoba from Seville, one day in Cordoba, or longer, check out all our Cordoba tips and guides so you don’t miss out on any of the best things to do in Cordoba!
Now, let’s get to our last Cordoba tapas stop!
Restaurante Moriles Pata Negra
You cannot leave Cordoba, Spain without eating this classic dish, that is of course if you eat meat as it’s absolutely loaded with meat!
Flamenquín is a traditional dish from Cordoba that’s a deep fried roll filled with ham and cheese, and a fantastic place to get it is Restaurante Moriles Pata Negra.
It’s outside of the center of Cordoba, but this means it’s quite a bit cheaper than more popular places in the center! Their menú del día was only 12€ with the flamenquín and 11€ for other dishes, which includes a 3 course meal with a drink.
The food is fantastic, and you can’t beat that price!
While there are plenty of places to get authentic Cordoba tapas, these are some of the best places to eat in Cordoba and ones you have to stop at when visiting.
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Have you visited Cordoba, Spain? Are there any Cordoba tapas you recommend?
