Tapas are small meals similar to American appetizers that are served throughout Spain. In fact, there are many dining establishments that serve just tapas and beverages. These restaurants are called Tascas.
Some may not know this, but Spanish foods are a world apart from Mexican food dishes. True Spanish foods, dishes that derive from Spain, are rich with peppers, seafood and cheese. Just as pizza styles are different in various parts of the United States, so are the dishes and ingredients as you travel through Spain.