The Tapas Festival in Torrevieja Returns: The 13th Edition of the Iconic Festival of Flavors
Fall on the Costa Blanca takes on a unique culinary dimension thanks to the return of one of the regionâs most eagerly anticipated events. The 13th edition of the âLetâs Meet for TAPAS!â festival in Torrevieja is a perfect opportunity for locals and tourists alike to embark on a fragrant journey through local bars and restaurants.
Event Dates and Format
The festival is scheduled for two consecutive weekends in November (Thursday through Sunday):
- Round 1: November 5â8, 2026
- Round 2: November 12â15, 2026
The event is based on a fixed, extremely affordable pricing structure: a set consisting of tapas and a drink costs just 4 âŹ. At each of the participating venues, guests can choose between traditional and modern/innovative options, prepared specifically for each week of the event.
Awards and Culinary Team-Building
In addition to the culinary experiences, the organizers have prepared a contest with prizes. Participants visiting the venues can scan a special QR code found on posters and promotional materials to enter a drawing for prizes sponsored by the eventâs partners.
The initiative combines the tradition of Spanish âtapasâ with modern international cuisineâfrom seafood and classic croquettes to vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, as well as dishes inspired by Scandinavian and Latin American cuisines.
A Guide to Restaurants and Menus
The table below lists the participating restaurants, their addresses, the culinary offerings for both weeks, and the beverages included in the set:
| Restaurant | Address | Dishes: Week 1 (November 5â8) | Dishes: Week 2 (November 12â15) | Beverages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Jax Torrevieja | C/ La Loma 9, Torrevieja | Tequeño with cheese and guava (vegetarian) Explosive patacĂłn (gluten-free, lactose-free) | Empanada with pulled beef (gluten-free, lactose-free) Crispy Jax arepa (gluten-free, lactose-free) | Beer: Mahou; Wine: âLa Teaâ red and white wine; Water: Aqua Real; Soft drinks: Coca-Cola, Fanta, Aquarius, PapelĂłn lemon drink |
| 2. Restaurante Bianco | PÂș Vistalegre s/n, Torrevieja | Roasted chicken croquette Brioche with oxtail, pickled onions, and Bull sauce | Cod doughnut with cane molasses and aioli Torrezno from Soria with tuna tartare | Beer: Mahou, Estrella on tap; Wine: Rioja, Rueda; Water: Fuente Liviana; Soft drinks: Coca-Cola, Fanta Orange, Fanta Lemon, Sprite |
| 3. Luz de Mar Restaurant | Avd. Alfredo Nobel 2, Torrevieja | Steamed mussels Panipuri | Creamy lasagna Goat-style pùté | Beer: 1/5 Mahou; Wine: Sosechoso rosé (Tierra de Castilla), Verdejo white, and Rioja red; Water: Aquabona 350 ml; Soft drinks: Coca-Cola, Fanta Orange, Fanta Lemon |
| 4. GĂŒest Restaurante Gastrobar | C/ Del Mar 29, Torrevieja | GĂŒest's Golden Capes Midnight Ingot | Treasures of the Dehesa and the Forest Mediterranean Mist | Beer: Estrella de Levante, Mahou; Wine: RosĂ© from Navarre, white from Rueda, red from Rioja (Davadillo); Water: Fuente Liviana 33 cl; Soft drinks: Coca-Cola, Fanta Orange, Fanta Lemon |
| 5. Restaurante La Diba | C/ ConcepciĂłn 3, Torrevieja | Vegan smoked bao Sea bream with saffron aioli | Olivieh salad Kuku Sabzi (vegetarian) | Beer: 1/5 Mahou; Wine: Acantus; Water: SolĂĄn de Cabras; Soft drinks: Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite |
| 6. El Teatro Food&Coffee | Plaza Miguel HernĂĄndez 2, Torrevieja | Seafood salad Ham and cheese wrap | Warm tomato tart Greek toast | Beer: Mahou; Wine: Sortillo; Water: SolĂĄn de Cabras; Soft drinks: Coke, Fanta, Sprite, ice water, iced tea |
| 7. Mat's Burger | C/ Ramón Céspedes 2, Torrevieja | Chicken sandwich (grilled chicken, lettuce, garlic) Bonanza Beef (beef, bacon, cheese, lettuce with Mio-Mio sauce) | La Mecha (mixed meats, Cheron cheese, salsa loca) La Griega (mixed meats, feta cheese, paszport, walnuts, black olives, extra virgin olive oil) | Beer: Mahou, Estrella de Levante; Wine: Marqués de Ayuso; Water: Fuente Liviana 33 cl; Soft drinks: Coca-Cola, Fanta |
| 8. Bar Po Rom Pom Pom | Rambla Juan Mateo GarcĂa 8, Torrevieja | âKottbullarâ burger (Swedish meatballs) SmörgĂ„starta (smoked salmon sandwich) | Sandwich with tomato sauce and mozzarella Skagenröra | Beer: 1/5 Mahou; Wine: Verdejo, red wine; Vodka: La Casa; Soft drinks: Fanta, Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta |
| 9. Food and Baked Goods by PJ | C/ MarĂa Parodi 7, Torrevieja | Feta cheese cake (vegetarian, gluten-free) Shrimp cocktail | Caesar salad Sweet chili halloumi (vegetarian, gluten-free) | Beer: Mahou, Ăguila in 330 ml cans; Wine: Tinto Bento Escudero, Copa Blanco; Water: 200 ml; Soft drinks: Tuana with lemon, Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite in 330 ml cans |
| 10. HB Torrevieja | C/ Apolo 45, Torrevieja | Strawberry and passion fruit cake Mini cheeseburger (beef, caramelized onions) | Ham and ham croquettes (BBQ, egg, and chips) Pancakes with pancetta, onions, and stewed peppers | Beer: Mahou; Wine: Rivera del Segura; Water: 1/2 liter; Soft drinks: Coca-Cola |
| 11. Luna Creciente Gastrobar | Avd. Desiderio RodrĂguez 3, Torrevieja | Octopus carpaccio with bell pepper dressing Cod cannelloni in tomato sauce with vegetables | Squid stuffed with ham and cheese Ceviche with lupin beans, lime, and mango | Beer: Mahou; Wine: Aula de la Casa; Water: Riscos 0.33 cl; Soft drinks: Coke, Coke, Fanta |
| 12. Restaurante El Floridita | C/ Maestro Parada 1, Torrevieja | Mashed potatoes Egg soup | Cod cutlet with yogurt sauce Toast with an egg | Beer: 1/5 Mahou; Wine: Aula de la Casa; Water: SolĂĄn de Cabras 50 cl; Soft drinks: Coke, Coke, Fanta, water |
| 13. Queens Grill | C/ Torrevejenses ausentes 1, Torrevieja | Lowers Burgers Pumpkin soup with heavy cream and nuts | Mixed bruschetta Toast with mushrooms and garlic | Beer: 1/5 Mahou, non-alcoholic Mahou; Wine: Aula de la Casa, Bartolito red and white; Water: Aquarel, Riscal bottles; Soft drinks: Coke, Coke, Fanta |
| 14. Martini's Restaurant | Avd. Desiderio RodrĂguez 78, Torrevieja | Shrimp croquettes Mini salmon empanadillas with roasted pepper reduction | Marinated clams with saffron Garlic cod toast | Beer: 1/5 Mahou; Wine: Prior; Water: Aqua Deus 33 cl; Soft drinks: Coke, Coke, Fanta |
| 15. Restaurante El Rincón | C/ Mayor 6, Loc A, La Mata | Shrimp croquettes Tuna salad | Galician-style octopus Salmon with vichyssoise sauce | Beer: 1/5 Mahou, Caña Mahou; Wine: White: Copa Verdejo and Red: Copa Rioja; Water: Solån de Cabras 33 cl; Drinks: Coke, Coke Zero / Zero Zero, Fanta Orange and Lemon, Nestea, Aquarius, tonic water, sparkling/still water |
| 16. El Chiringuito by La Mar de Bien | Avd. De la Sal 7, La Mata | Chicken in passion fruit and cream sauce Toast with ham and bacalao cheese | Toast with egg Chimichanga with veal loins | Beer: Mahou; Wine: Hermanos Manzanos Rioja, Casa Castilla; Vermouth: Water: SolĂĄn de Cabras 50 cl; Soft drinks: Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite |
| 17. La Mar de Bien | Pza. Embarcadero de la Sal 2, La Mata | Tortilla pieces with ham and garlic sauce Roast rabbit with herbs and white wine, served with an egg | Pork neck in tomato sauce with potatoes and vegetables Chicken breast in pepper sauce with potatoes and vegetables | Beer: Mahou; Wine: Hermanos Manzanos Rioja, Casa Castilla; Vermouth: SolĂĄn de Cabras 50 cl; Soft drinks: Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite |
| 18. Foodline | Avd. de Mediterråneo s/n, La Mata | Tuna salad Turkey cutlet | Noodles with chicken Hake risotto | Beer: Mahou; Wine: Red, Rosé Sierra Salinas; Water: Solån de Cabras 33 cl; Soft drinks: Coca-Cola, Fanta |
Author: torreviejagastronomica.com
