Torrevieja once again transforms into the culinary capital of the Costa Blanca! From November 6 to 16, 2025, the city will once more fill with the clatter of plates, the aroma of spices, and the cheerful buzz of conversations over wine—all thanks to the twelfth edition of the "Nos vamos de tapas" festival.
It’s one of the most beloved gastronomic events in the region, attracting locals, tourists, and food lovers from all over Spain every year. The idea is simple yet brilliant: a tapa + a drink for 4 euros. For this price, you can enjoy signature mini dishes created by the best restaurants and bars in Torrevieja and La Mata—ranging from traditional Spanish bites to modern, creative fusion cuisine.
The Taste of Tradition and Innovation
Each venue presents two proposals:
- Traditional tapa - inspired by local recipes and the classics of Spanish taverns.
- Innovative tapa - daring combinations of flavors, textures, and inspirations from around the world.
On a single table you might find salmorejo from Córdoba, croquette with Mallorcan sobrasada, a burger with smoked bacon, or cod carpaccio, while next to it await sea balls with octopus, grilled cuttlefish with pistachio dust, or a samosa filled with beef cheeks in wine. It’s a culinary journey that unites Mediterranean character, the craftsmanship of local chefs, and pure creative flair.
A Week Full of Flavor
The festival is divided into two tasting weekends:
- November 6-9
- and November 13-16
Participants can stroll from bar to bar, collecting stamps and discovering new favorite spots. For many, it’s not just a culinary adventure, but also a way to rediscover the city—wandering between the port, the promenade, and the lively old streets.
Torrevieja - A City That Tastes Good
"Nos vamos de tapas" is more than a food competition—it’s a celebration of local identity and the joy of sharing meals together. The event is supported by the Ayuntamiento de Torrevieja, Turisme Comunitat Valenciana, Mahou, Costa Blanca, and local gastronomic associations.
Thanks to them, Torrevieja reminds us that sharing food is the simplest and most beautiful way to feel part of a community.
So if you find yourself in southern Spain this November—don’t ask where to eat. Just say: "Nos vamos de tapas!" and let yourself be guided by the flavors that tell the story of Torrevieja.







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List of Restaurants and Tapas - Torrevieja 2025
| 1 | Jax Torrevieja | C/ La Loma 9, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Salmorejo from CĂłrdoba with egg | Broken eggs with ham - Mediterranean bite |
| Innovative Tapa | Mediterranean bite | Dehesa bite (from Spanish meadows) |
| 2 | Bianco Sea Emotion | Paseo Vistalegre s/n, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Croquette with Mallorcan sobrasada, cheese cream, and honey | Mini Bianco burger with bacon jam |
| Innovative Tapa | Brioche with pulled chicken | Apple sponge with blood sausage and mango jam |
| 3 | Restaurante Luz de Mar | Avda. Alfredo Nobel 2, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Artichoke with sea salt and liquid yolk | Scallop stir-fried with pistachio powder (gluten-free) |
| Innovative Tapa | "Sea and Wind" tartare | Tropical sea crunch (gluten-free) |
| 4 | GĂĽest Restaurante Gastrobar | C/ Del Mar 29, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Sea ball | Crostini toast |
| Innovative Tapa | Octopus and prawn skewer | "Sun of Produeta" |
| 5 | Restaurante La Diba | C/ ConcepciĂłn 3, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Spicy potatoes "bravas" | Meatballs in tomato sauce (dairy-free) |
| Innovative Tapa | Mirza Ghassemi - vegan version (dairy-free) | Olivie salad "a la Diba" on toast |
| 6 | La Cantina Food & Drinks | Paseo Juan Aparicio 4, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | "Arroz a banda" (rice cooked in fish broth) | Vegetable rice |
| Innovative Tapa | Spanish omelette with piquillo peppers and alioli sauce | Ham croquette |
| 7 | Mat’s Burger | C/ Ramón Cespedes 2, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Smoky Jam Burger with beef, smoked bacon jam, and lettuce | Secreto Burger with beef and pork mix, bacon mayo, and lettuce |
| Innovative Tapa | Golden Crunch Burger with grilled chicken, Mats jam, tomato, and corn crisps | Crispy chicken cheeseburger with creamy cheddar-jalapeño sauce and lettuce |
| 8 | Restaurante Catalina II | Plaza Castelar 1, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Iberian ham croquette with fried-egg mayo | Caramelized brûlée waffle |
| Innovative Tapa | Bao bun with Cochinita Pibil pork | "Japanese marriage" - fusion of fish and soy sauce |
| 9 | Bar Po Rom Pom Pom | Rambla Juan Mateo GarcĂa 8, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Baked salmon with Swedish sauce | Bigos (Polish-style stew) |
| Innovative Tapa | Swedish sandwich cake / Scandinavian tart (dairy-free) | Scandinavian shrimp cocktail |
| 10 | Restaurante Casa Luchy | Rambla Juan Mateo GarcĂa 6, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Seafood cocktail | Mussels in vinaigrette sauce |
| Innovative Tapa | Meatballs in sauce | Pork in tomato sauce |
| 11 | HB Torrevieja | C/ Apolo 45, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Cod ball in potato flakes with hummus and piquillo alioli | Iberian flamenquĂn stuffed with brie and piquillo pepper, with parsnip cream and black garlic |
| Innovative Tapa | Bao bun with Asian pulled pork | Smoked aubergine caviar, mullet roe, and fluffy tomato sponge |
| 12 | Luna Creciente Gastrobar | Avda. Desiderio RodrĂguez 3, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | "Caldero" rice (fish broth-based) | Broth with meatball "pelota" |
| Innovative Tapa | Smoked sea bream ball with citrus alioli | Beef-cheek samosa in wine, spiced sour cream, and Thai sauce |
| 13 | Restaurante MesĂłn El Huertano | C/ BenejĂşzar 4, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Lamb skewer | Roasted suckling pig chop |
| Innovative Tapa | Cod and vegetable timbale | Bao bun with pork cheek |
| 14 | Restaurante La Floridita | C/ Maestro Parada 1, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Mixed meatballs "La Floridita" (Cuban style) | Squid stew with potatoes |
| Innovative Tapa | "TostĂłn" (green plantain) stuffed with Creole filling (dairy-free) | Authentic Cuban sandwich |
| 15 | Queens Grill | C/ Torrevejenses Ausentes 1, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Mini beef burger with gorgonzola cheese and pear jam | Grilled chicken taco |
| Innovative Tapa | Wild mushroom spring roll | Toast Skagen - Swedish toast with shrimp in mayo sauce |
| 16 | Restaurante Martini’s | Avda. Desiderio RodrĂguez 78, Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Forbidden toast | Baby squid in their own ink |
| Innovative Tapa | Foie gras slice on toast with tomato jam | Mille-feuille of vegetables and meat ("Garden & Mountain") |
| 17 | Restaurante El RincĂłn | C/ Mayor 6, Local A, La Mata - Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Potatoes "bravas" (gluten-free) | Boiled cuttlefish - gluten and dairy-free |
| Innovative Tapa | Artichoke tartare | Cod salad (gluten-free) |
| 18 | El Chiringuito La Mar de Bien | Avda. De la Sal 7, La Mata - Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | "Widow’s pot" - vegetarian, gluten- and dairy-free dish | Vegetable roll with tuna salad |
| Innovative Tapa | Puff pastry with blood sausage, egg, and bravas sauce | Summer blood sausage toast with pine nuts, red pepper, and fresh cheese |
| 19 | La Mar de Bien | Plaza Embarcadero de la Sal 2, La Mata - Torrevieja |
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| from 6.11.2025 to 9.11.2025 | from 13.11.2025 to 16.11.2025 |
| Traditional Tapa | Squid stuffed with seafood, American sauce, and crispy leek | Sailor-style beans with clams |
| Innovative Tapa | Boneless pork trotter medallion with blood sausage | Beef tartare on marrow bone with homemade butter, meat jus, and crispy bread |