Vegetarian Guide to Spain Local & Street Food

Find authentic meat-free options, learn essential phrases, and get local tips for plant-based dining.

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Filtered results are based on automated analysis of common food data. This is for general guidance only. Ingredient variations, preparation methods, cross-contamination risks, and data accuracy can differ significantly. Always verify all information directly with vendors before consumption, especially for allergies or strict dietary needs. See full disclaimers for filtered results.

Not all dishes marked vegetarian are strictly vegan. Some may contain eggs or dairy. Always confirm specific ingredients with the vendor.

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Essential Phrases

I am vegetarian

Soy vegetariano/a

soy veh-heh-tah-ree-AH-no/nah

Indicates vegetarian diet preference

No meat, fish, or seafood please

Sin carne, pescado o mariscos, por favor

seen CAR-neh, pes-CAH-do o mah-REES-cos, por fah-VOR

Specifies no animal proteins

Watch Out For

Jamón (ham - often added to supposedly vegetarian dishes)
Caldo de pollo (chicken broth - common in soups)
Atún (tuna - often in salads)
Anchoas (anchovies - common in many dishes)

Safe Options

Tortilla española (potato omelet - confirm no chorizo)
Patatas bravas (fried potatoes with spicy sauce)
Gazpacho (cold vegetable soup)
Pan con tomate (bread with tomato, olive oil, and salt)

Important Notice

Many Spanish dishes traditionally contain small amounts of ham or seafood for flavor. Even when requesting vegetarian options, cross-contamination is common. Clarify that you eat no meat including jamón (ham) which is often not considered 'meat' by Spaniards.