Tapas Trivia

Tapas known as small delicious dishes or plates, evolved through Spanish history by incorporating ingredients and influences from many different cultures and countries. The influences of their 700 years remain today especially in Andalucía.

Delicias Del Mundo is committed in bringing rich sophisticated culinary delights with a wide variety of Tapas cuisine and appetizers. Tapas might originate in Spain but Delicias Del Mundo offers a menu with an International flair incorporating Tapas and a large selection of wines and beers from around the world. The perfect dining experience; great food, cheerful service and a great ambiance! 

Tapas can be eaten at lunch or dinner if the quantity or variety of tapas is enough to satisfy the appetite. But without any doubt, the most singular aspect of the “tapeo” (the art of eating tapas) is its ability to bring together family and friends who gather around the table to enjoy this informal ritual together. 

Despite the elegance of the tapeo and its aesthetic ritual, there is a measure of indifference to both table and seating arrangements and even to the food itself. Although delicate and tasty, they are eaten standing up and in such small quantities, that people refer to this action as pecking at the food. At the time of tapeo, conversation plays an integral part of the tapeo ritual. The art of eating standing up has become almost sacrosanct. The tapas are a very characteristic part of the Spanish cooking tradition that seem unlikely to be exported to other cultures, but have now become popular throughout the world. 

Wine was the natural accompaniment to this snack, as it induced a mellow mood and increased strength, while in winter it warmed the body as protection against very cold days in the fields and in the workshops of the Middle Ages. In summer, the drink taken in the South was “gazpacho” (cold tomato soup), instead of wine, which increased body heat rather than providing the necessary cold refreshment.

The snack is called “alifara” in northern Spain , Aragón and Navarra; and later, in the Vasque Country, it began to be called “poteo”, because the wine had to be drunk in “potes” (jars).

Once the “botillerias” (bottle-shops) and “tabernas” (taverns) became established throughout Spain , the wise King’s decree remained in place. For that reason, the glass or jar of wine was served covered with a slice of either smoked ham or cheese, for two reasons: first to prevent insects or other impurities falling into the jar and secondly, for the guests to soak up the alcohol they had drunk with something solid, as King Alonso had decreed

The perfect dining experience comprises of delicious foods, cheerful service and a great atmosphere. Go ahead and try your hand at exploring the Delicias Del Mundo phenomena!