Free tapas: Granada's defining culinary tradition — every drink ordered brings a free tapa. The more you drink, the more elaborate the tapas become at many bars. Three bars equals dinner.
Plato Alpujarreño: Hearty mountain plate of potatoes, blood sausage, chorizo, fried egg and ham — fuel for Sierra Nevada hikers.
Tortilla Sacromonte: Granada's famous omelette made with brains, sweetbreads and vegetables — an adventurous local speciality.
Jamón de Trevélez: Air-cured ham from the high Alpujarras village of Trevélez — one of Spain's finest, with protected designation of origin.
Pionono: Granada's signature pastry — a small sponge roll dipped in syrup and topped with toasted cream, invented in Santa Fe near Granada.
Remojón: Traditional salad of salt cod, orange, olives and hard-boiled egg — a Moorish-influenced dish unique to Granada.
Habas con jamón: Broad beans sautéed with Trevélez ham — a classic spring tapa found everywhere.
Best Areas for Eating
Calle Navas and surrounds: Tourist-friendly tapas bars with reliable quality; good starting point.
Campo del Príncipe (Realejo): More local atmosphere; excellent value; favoured by students and families.
Bodegas Castañeda (Calle Elvira): Historic bodega-bar with excellent wine and jamón; essential stop.
Bar Los Diamantes: Two locations; legendary fried fish and seafood tapas.
Paseo de los Tristes: Pricier than average but the view of the illuminated Alhambra justifies a drink or two.