Top 39 Spanish Sandwiches

Bocadillo de jamón is a sandwich that is made with Spanish bread and slices of Spanish ham such as jamón Serrano (Serrano ham) or jamón Iberico (Iberian ham). It usually consists of a Spanish-style baguette (barra de pan) that’s been cut in half along the middle and layered with the ham. The cut side of the bread is often drizzled with olive oil and rubbed with ripe tomato halves and garlic to make the sandwich juicier and more flavorful, while the sandwich’s filling may also be enhanced with slices of cheese (often Manchego cheese), tomato slices, strips of roasted piquillo peppers, and pitted black olives. This simple Spanish ham sandwich is commonly available at Spanish cafes where it is usually accompanied by a cup of café con leche (coffee with steamed milk), tea, or a glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice, although there are also places that serve the sandwich with a glass of wine or champagne. In Spain, this bocadillo variety is considered the unofficial snack of Spanish football fans, and it is typically eaten as a snack or light lunch.Expand

Montaditos are open-faced sandwiches and an essential tapa in Spain. Although there is no set list of ingredients, montaditos are always made with bread slices, typically from a thin elongated bread similar to a baguette. The toppings are incredibly versatile and may include anything from smoked meat, chorizo sausages, jamóns, various types of cheese, pickled vegetables, anchovies, as well as other types of seafood. The combinations are seemingly endless, and there are no set rules which toppings to use and how to combine them. It is believed that montaditos were the first type of sandwiches in Spain, dating back to fifteen or sixteenth century. The name montadito is believed to stem from the word montar, meaning to mount—as a reference to all the toppings that are mounted on top of each bread slice.Expand

Bocadillo de carne refers to a variety of Spanish meat-based sandwiches that consist of Spanish bread and meat. Numerous types of bread can be used for the sandwich, including Spanish-style baguette (barra de pan), hamburger buns, hot dog buns, viena andaluza, and mollete bread. When it comes to the filling, the sandwiches may contain chicken, pork, beef, veal, goat, horse meat, and a variety of Spanish salamis or sausages. Some of the most popular meat sandwiches contain pork tenderloin, breaded chicken breasts, Spanish ham (such as Serrano or Iberian ham), and Spanish sausages such as chorizo, chistorra, or sobrasada. The sandwiches are usually enhanced with the addition of other ingredients such as fresh or cooked vegetables, slices of cheese, and condiments such as mayonnaise, mustard, or ketchup. These sandwiches may be enjoyed hot or chilled, usually for lunch or dinner, although they can also be eaten as a snack at any time of the day.Expand

Bocadillos or bocatas are Spanish sandwiches made with Spanish-style baguettes known as barra de pan, unlike regular sandwiches which are made with modern white bread, known as pan de molde in Spain. The most common fillings for bocadillos include meat, cheese, tuna, omelets, jamón, or chorizo sausages. The Spanish typically don't add onions, mayonnaise, pickles, or lettuce to bocadillos, but the bread is sometimes rubbed with halved tomatoes or olive oil. Due to the popularity of these sandwiches, the fillings vary from one region to another – omelet bocadillos are usually eaten for breakfast or as an afternoon snack and include eggs, cheese, beans, peppers, and potatoes; meat-based bocadillos are often made with chicken, beef, pork, horse, or goat; and fish bocadillos often include cuttlefish, sardines, and squid. These sandwiches can be found everywhere from bars and taverns to roadside eateries, but you probably won't find one on a restaurant menu.Expand

Bocadillo de cerdo is a Spanish meat sandwich consisting of a loaf of bread that's filled with pork. A Spanish-style baguette (barra de pan) is the usual choice of bread for the sandwich, although burger buns, rustic bread, or pan Gallego (traditional Galician bread) are also often used instead of a baguette. The main ingredient of the sandwich's filling is pork, which may come in various forms - pork loin chops, roasted pork, lomo de cerdo (pork tenderloin), pork fillets, pulled pork, or pork ribs, among others ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­- while other common additions to the filling include fried onions, slices of crispy-fried bacon, tortilla, goat cheese, cabbage, pickles, butter, roasted red peppers, and a variety of sauces. These pork sandwiches are often heated in the oven to make them crispy and warm, and they're commonly enjoyed for lunch or dinner, or as a filling snack at any time of the day. Bocadillo de cerdo is often served with a side of french fries and a glass of cold beer or a soft drink such as Coca Cola.Expand

One of the classic bocadillo sandwich varieties, bocadillo de tortilla typically consists of a thick slice of the quintessential Spanish tortilla (potato omelet) nestled between two slices of bread. This sandwich generally uses a rustic, Spanish-style baguette known as barra de pan, which is usually cut in half lengthwise and may (sometimes) get toasted to make the sandwich crispier. Although it’s usually as simple as bread and potato omelet, the sandwich may occasionally be drizzled with olive oil or rubbed with tomatoes or tomato sauce on the inside, or it may be enhanced with condiments such as ketchup, mayonnaise, or Tabasco sauce. This traditional Spanish sandwich can be enjoyed either hot or cold, and it makes for an excellent, filling snack or a simple dinner. In Spain, tortilla sandwiches can be enjoyed at numerous tapas bars where they’re usually accompanied by a cold beer or a soft drink on the side.Expand

This Spanish sandwich is a variety of fish-based bocadillo sandwiches, consisting of Spanish bread and a filling of salmon. The sandwich’s filling usually consists of pieces of smoked salmon that are layered inside a Spanish-style baguette (barra de pan) that’s been cut in half lengthwise. The bread is occasionally toasted for added crispiness, and it may also be drizzled with olive oil on the inside to make it juicer. Apart from the salmon, the sandwich’s filling also typically contains other ingredients such as queso fresco (fresh cheese), salsa criolla (Criollo sauce), arugula, tomato slices, tartar sauce, pickles, capers, or tortilla francesa (French omelet), among others. Traditionally, bocadillo de salmon is enjoyed as an afternoon snack (merienda), but it can also be served for dinner.Expand

Bocadillo de calamares is one of the best-known bocadillo sandwiches in Spain, and a most beloved bar snack staple in the country’s capital, Madrid. It typically consists of a crusty Spanish-style baguette called barra de pan, which has been sliced in half lengthwise and stuffed with fresh and crunchy fried calamari rings. The calamari are usually dipped in flour and fried in olive oil, while the sandwich’s filling may be enhanced with a touch of olive oil or alioli (garlic mayonnaise) or a drizzle of fresh lemon juice. This simple sandwich makes for a filling breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a mid-afternoon snack, and it is traditionally washed down with a small glass of ice-cold draft beer known as a caña in Spanish. In Madrid, where calamari sandwiches can be found at any corner, people usually enjoy this sandwich on the spot, standing in the bar where they bought it, or for a more pleasurable experience, they often eat it al fresco while sitting on one of the benches on the Plaza Mayor.Expand

Bocadillo de chorizo is one of the most beloved varieties of bocadillo sandwiches in Spain. It consists of a crispy roll or barra de pan (Spanish-style baguette) filled with slices of chorizo sausage. The sausage can be eaten raw, although it is often fried, grilled, or cooked with wine or cider. Other common additions to the filling include roasted red peppers (piquillo peppers), slices of Manchego cheese, tomato slices, caramelized onions, and alioli (garlic mayonnaise). The sandwich is usually eaten as a filling snack or for lunch, and it can be enjoyed either cold or warm.Expand

Bocadillo or bocata de lomo is a Spanish sandwich that consists of bread filled with pork tenderloin. A Spanish-style baguette (barra de pan), mollete, or ciabatta is typically sliced in half lengthwise, and it is then often toasted or grilled for added crunchiness. Both sides of the bread are usually rubbed with ripe tomato halves and garlic cloves on the inside, and the sandwich’s filling can be enhanced with the addition of cheese, tomato slices, peppers, onions, or even slices of Spanish tortilla (potato omelet). The pork tenderloin can be cured or uncured, and it is usually cooked a la plancha - meaning that it's grilled on a type of flat, metal plate commonly used for cooking meat or fish in Spain. This sandwich is typically eaten for lunch or dinner, although it can also be enjoyed as a filling snack at any time of the day. It is recommended to accompany the sandwich with potato chips and a refreshing drink or a glass of wine on the side.Expand