There is an abundance of options and an endless supply of food. It has been an adjustment getting used to slowing down and actually enjoying the food I'm eating while having wonderful conversation.
I will be focusing on an experience I had at the Mercado de San Miguel located in the neighborhood of Sol. This is an open market with multiple vendor stalls that sell groceries along with amazing tapas and drinks. There are multiple markets such as this one throughout the city, however, this is the one most well known.
While I was in this market, I went around to different vendors and ate multiple tapas. The menu of the tapas change every day, so many of the tapas sold at the market did not have a sign with their name on it. I simply pointed to it through the glass. If you have any allergies, I would suggest asking before you purchase to ensure your safety!
I had a few different tapas where there was a topping put on top of a slice of bread and of course paella. Paella is the national dish of Spain that consists of rice and or seafood, vegetables and meat. With every bite I took, I felt so much joy. I wasn't sure what to expect, so each tapa was a pleasant surprise of bursting flavors. From my observation, most common ingredients include crab, shrimp, chicken, pork and potatoes. All of the ingredients tasted very fresh and I loved every second of eating them. Honestly, the hardest part was knowing when to stop. By the time I was full, there were still so many tapas I wanted to try. It only makes me want to go back again!
