Vegan in Spain
Tapas culture hides an entire vegan menu: pan con tomate, patatas bravas, pimientos, olives, gazpacho and escalivada. The catch is jamón and tuna appearing in dishes that sound vegetable-based.
Plant-based friendliness
77
Dishes that are already plant-based
Pan con tomate
Bread rubbed with tomato and olive oil.
Escalivada
Roasted pepper and aubergine.
Gazpacho
Cold tomato soup — check for bread with dairy.
Patatas bravas
Ask for brava sauce without aioli.
Market staples
Olive oilTomatoesChickpeasPeppersAlmondsBread
Phrases to use
- Soy vegano/vegana
- I am vegan.
- Sin jamón, sin atún, sin queso
- No ham, no tuna, no cheese.
Watch out for
- Jamón sprinkled over vegetable dishes
- Tuna in salads by default
- Fish stock in rice and paella
Questions people ask
Is paella vegan?
Traditional paella uses fish or meat stock; paella de verduras made with vegetable stock is widely available on request.