Nos Vamos De Tapas
Throughout the year the city of Torrevieja is the gastronomic destination of choice as local restaurants and tourism committees come together to create delicious weekends where the streets are filled with foodies carrying maps in search of their next small bite. Normally in Torrevieja you will find a cana or glass of vino with a tapa for $1 Euro – $1.50 Euro. So this is not a “deal” in the economic sense since most offerings are $2.50 Euro for a glass of wine and a Tapa. What makes it special are the types of Tapas on offer. They tend to be more creative using products that would not usually be found at your typical Tapas bar. We Love these events and are always very excited when they happen. These events have also shown us a very large variety of new restaurants in a short amount of time (we can usually hit around 18 in one weekend, but we are professionals).
Luz De Mar Restaurante
Tapa Arroz Y Verdura 
Ceviche de Salmon Con Aguacates Y Mango
This was our first stop. We actually did not try the rice dish as everyone at our table wanted the Salmon Ceviche.
Restaurante El Pescador
Crujiente de Carrillera A La Andaluza 
Popietas De Lengado Y Langostinas Con Salsa De Mango
El Pescador has been a favorite of ours in past Tapas events and as usual they offered delicious and attractive dishes.
Hostal HB Torrevieja
Restaurante Rincon De Capis
Latita De Bacalao Confitado Con Habitas Salteadas 
Alcachofas A La Crema De Foie Y Anchoas Del Cantabrico
This was a new discovery for us. A local restaurant tucked down a small street. Both offerings were delicious. We noticed they have a 7 course “creativo menu” for only $25 Euro including a 1/2 bottle of wine. We would later celebrate my 50th birthday here. There is a separate Blog post about that meal.
Copas & Tapas
Casa Juani
Los Tres Deseos. Iberian pork with coconut. Very creative pairing 
Banate En Chocolate
Tapa & Cana
Tosta Con Boquerones Fritos Y Guacamole 
Raviolis De Verdura En Escabeche Y Bechamel
The above two restaurants, and the four dishes were more of our favorites from the week. Yes, that is pink Bechamel.
That was our first weekend. The event is spread out over two weekends, thankfully. Below is where we found ourselves on week two.
Bar La Gaviota
Nidos De Patata Con Huevo De Codorniz 
Conejo A La Cantabra
Our first stop on week #2. The first dish, the quail egg over fried potatoes was not too exciting of a way to start the day. The Rabbit dish was good.
Tapa & Cana
Uramaki Sushi De Pollo Teriyaki 
Samosa De Gamba Al Ajillo Y Queso Philladelphia Y Chilli Dulce
Tapa & Cana often has some of our favorite offerings during these events so we came back here on week two. We both agreed that they did their best dishes on week one. These were both just OK. Philly cheese in deep fried pastry is not my favorite thing and teriyaki sushi just makes no sense at all. Also, why is there a fork on my sushi plate?
Casa Juani
La Cucharita 
Suave Pero Rico. Shrimp over cheese avocado on bread
Bar Tapería Los Zamoranos
“El Thai” Paquette De Cerdo Iberico Y Col Y Su Salsa 
“El Tataki” De Salmon Marinado Y Crema De Espinacas
At this point we were starting to become unimpressed with week two. Maybe we were making the wrong choices, there are 31 participating restaurants after all and so of course not every one is going to be a winner. The first dish here was essentially just a Thai spring roll so nothing to write about. Finally, however our day looked a bit brighter with the salmon over the cream of spinach. Must choose wisely. You’ll (likely) never make it to all 31 restaurants.
Hostal HB
Gyoza Iberica, Con Pure De Boniato Y Queso De Cabra 
Tosta De Solomillo Al Foie Con Confitura De Ciruelas
Restaurante El Pescador
Alcachofas Rellenas De Langostinos Y Verduras 
Pulp Asado Con Pure De Tomate Y Patatas Confitadas
This was our final stop on Nos Vamos De Tapas. As mentioned it has consistently been a restaurant that really tries to go above expectations and we are ceratinly happy we made this our final stop. It seems surprising that we have not yet visited during normal hours to try something off their regular menu. It is on the list.
So that does it! Another fantastic Tapas week in Torrevieja. Our taste buds will be anxiously awaiting the next culinary adventure on the Costa Blanca.
