Usually, when talking about Cadiz cuisine we usually divide it by regions, due to the huge variety of dishes and products. However, there are some destinations that deserve special mention and Tarifa is one of them. The southernmost location of Spain has a beautiful view of the African continent that combines features of different cultures, also present in its gastronomy.
In addition to being a mecca for watersports like kite, is one of the most visited destinations in the province of Cadiz. Tarifa has become quite a gastronomic reference.
Fusion of cultures
Its proximity to Morocco and the huge number of international tourists that Tarifa receives annually, together with all the foreigners who have been established in the municipality for years, have turned the gastronomy of Tarifa into a fusion of cultures, aromas and flavors. Eating in Tarifa means having the freedom to decide if you want to eat an authentic “made in Italy” pizza, enjoy the Moroccan cuisine or teleport to the farther East with real spicy delicacies. A delicious way to travel the world without leaving the city of the wind.
A taste of Tarifa
Do not worry, you will not leave without trying our cuisine. The star products are, without a doubt, fish and seafood. The Tarifa tuna, which is even exported nationally and internationally due to its fame and quality, is the crowning glory of Tarifa. Dishes such as the tuna with onions, tuna tataki, tuna in butter or the Almadraba bluefin tuna will leave you speechless. In addition, you will be able to take an exquisite souvenir in the shape of canned tuna, melva or mackerel. In restaurants, bars and beach bars you will be able to try all the delights that the sea gives us. Dishes like the sardine moruna, cuttlefish in its ink croquettes or almadrabero rice, as well as our well-known fried pescaíto, will show you why everyone who visits Tarifa wants to stay forever.
A taste of Cadiz
In Tarifa you will not only have the opportunity to delight in the sea, but with all the gastronomic products of the province of Cadiz. Hunt meats like deer meat, retinto hunt meats, famous products such as the payoyo cheese, sausages and cured meats from the mountains, olive oil, sea salt, pure honey from la Sierra, asparagus and Spanish oyster thistle, Sherry wines and an endless list of products that you will be able to try in the best dishes and tapas.
Innovation and tradition
The multiculturalism, a strategic position of the municipality and the tourism type that Tarifa receives has made this location a gastronomic destination. Real culinary artists have come to Tarifa, as well as bars and restaurants of the highest category. Eating in Tarifa is synonymous with eating well. This is taken care of by the hundreds of bars, restaurants and Tarifa beach bars that work tirelessly to bring the most traditional dishes to the table. You will feel all the magic of Cadiz and Andalusia, but also the innovation and mix of the most impressive flavors and textures.
Do not stop trying tapas as typical as gazpacho, dressed potatoes, Russian salad, fried pescaíto or piriñaca dressing. Do not forget to try the innovations in vegan food, the flavors of the world or dishes that unite the best of Tarifa with the most avant-garde techniques. If you already liked Tarifa, when you try its cuisine you will fall in love.