our story

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450 Capistrano Road*
Princeton-by-the-Sea
Half Moon Bay, California
eat@sevilletapas.com

650.563.4181

Hours
Open Seven Days a Week!
Monday-Thursday 11:30 – 5 pm
Friday, Saurday & Sunday
12:00 – 8 pm

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Parking behind the restaurant
Dog-friendly patio

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Our story

Opened in 2014, Seville Tapas is the realization of our dream to share the flavors of Spain with the people of the coastside.

Tapas, small snacks meant to be shared, are designed to encourage conversation among diners. There are many stories surrounding the origin of tapas, but, since the word itself means “lid” or “top” it seems likely to have come from the custom of serving sherry with a small slice of bread, which is placed on top of the glass between sips to keep fruit flies from being attracted to the sweet drink.

Whaterever the origin, tapas have evolved into a sophisticated cuisine. We’ve provided a primer, below, for those unfamiliar with the foods for which Spain is famous.

Primer

Tortilla Española (tor-tee-ya es-pan-yo-la) The most common gastronomic specialty found throughout Spain. Layers of potato and onion are cooked in olive oil, then mixed with beaten eggs and cooked together into a tart. Similar to an Italian frittata.

Alioli (al-ee-oh-lee) Also called aioli. Mayonnaise infused with a mix of fresh and roasted garlic.

Jamón Serrano, Jamón Ibérico de Bellota (ha-moan ee-ber-ee-ko day ba-yo-tah) These famous Spanish hams, from specially bred pigs (the white landrace and the black Iberian, respectively), are dry-cured for at least 2 years, enhancing the taste and sharply differentiating it from italian prosciutto. Jamón Ibérico de Bellota, the most prized, comes from free-range pigs fed solely on wild grasses and acorns, and is cured for up to 48 months. All Spanish hams are thinly cut and served in a variety of ways in Spanish gastronomy.

Piquillo peppers (pee-kee-yo) Small, mild, and sweet roasted peppers, which we fill with fresh crab or herbed goat cheese

Queso Manchego viejo (kay-so man-chay-go vee-a-ho) A sheep’s milk cheese made in the La Mancha region of Spain. Our Manchego cheese is pasteurized and aged 12–18 months.

Fuet, Salchichón (fwet, sal-chee-chone) Spanish-style Salami

 

*Mailing address Please address mail to 450 Capistrano, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.

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Restaurant photo courtesy of Mindee Foster, postmodernlaundry.com