What not to eat or drink in Spain?

Five Foods to Avoid in Spain
  • Paella. Unless you are in Valencia or at a Valencian restaurant, don't order the famous yellow paella valenciana. ...
  • Sangria. There is a joke in Spain about how to spot a tourist, they'll be the only ones in the bar drinking sangria. ...
  • Gazpacho. ...
  • Expensive tapas. ...
  • Hot breakfasts.




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In Spain, people toast by saying “Salud!” (Health!). It is impolite to waste food. Therefore, try to eat everything on your plate. It is better to decline a large portion or second serving rather than leaving food on your plate.

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Lunch -- The most important meal of the day in Spain, lunch is comparable to the farm-style midday dinner in the United States. It usually includes three or four courses, beginning with a choice of soup or several dishes of hors d'oeuvres called entremeses.

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Tipping in Spain works differently: The customer actually has the option to not leave any tip at all. However, restaurants expect a 10% tip on each bill—although it's not a formal rule, and that percentage is much lower than tipping practices in other countries.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations prohibit travelers from bringing fresh, dried, and canned meats and meat products from most foreign countries. If any meat is used in preparing a product, you should not attempt to bring it with you.

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