It has been said for so long, it has become a cliche.
Spanish food is the most underrated in the world.
Cliche or not, we should all keep on saying it, for Spanish fare could and should stand proudly next to those of its overexposed neighbors, France and Italy. Few cuisines can improve on Spain's use of red peppers, almonds, anchovies, salt cod, olives or olive oil. They don't have an extensive inventory of cheeses, but Spaniards can turn out a pretty spectacular sheep's milk cheese. And their wines are quite spectacular, too. Not to mention all the virtues of the Mediterranean diet.