
26/06/2025
What Spaniards Really Eat: A Culinary Tour from Royal Kitchens to Daily Plates
Spain’s cuisine mirrors its culture—warm, vibrant, diverse, and deeply rooted in tradition. Whether it’s the daily meals of the typical household or the delicacies once served in royal courts, Spanish food is all about simple ingredients elevated through generations of tradition. This ultimate food and drink guide uncovers what Spaniards eat daily, the flavours defining regions, and the vintage restaurants where time stands still.
What Do Spanish People Eat Daily?
The Spanish day revolves around several meals: a light breakfast, a mid-morning snack (almuerzo), lunch (comida), an evening snack (merienda), and a late dinner (cena).