Spain's Five Foods to Avoid 1. Paella. Paella. Don't order the popular yellow paella Valenciana unless you're in Valencia or at the Valencian restaurant. 2. It's Sangria. There's a joke in Spain on how to spot a tourist; they're going to be the only ones in the bar to drink sangria. 3. Gazpacho, guy. 4. It's pricey tapas. 5. It's a hot breakfast.