how much do tapas cost
A plate of tapas typically cost about $3. To save money, avoid seafood, which can cost up to $14. Most bars push larger portions called raciones (dinner plate-sized) rather than smaller tapas (saucer-sized). Ask for the smaller tapas portions or a media-raciÃ³n (listed as Â½ raciÃ³n on a menu), though many bars simply don't serve anything smaller than a raciÃ³n. You'll generally eat standing up a lot in tapas bars. (I'd much rather sit.) Antonio says Spaniards do it without a second thought â but they really like to sit when they smoke. Standing makes sense if you're on a budget because food and drinks are usually cheapest served at the barra (counter).