Andalucía Tapas Bar and Restaurant is an authentic Spanish tapas bar in the heart of the Jupiter/Tequesta area.  The tapas bar is located at 187 Tequesta Drive in Tequesta. The word tapas are derived from the Spanish noun tapa, meaning "cover" or "lid.". Americans know tapas as a word for hors d'oeuvres served in a bar. However, there is more to the story.

Many years ago, weary travelers would stop at an inn for a rest and a “chiquito” (small glass of wine).  Since there were no screens on the windows, occasionally a fly may be in the bar, to prevent it from falling into the glass of wine, the innkeeper would place a piece of fresh crusty bread or cracker with cheese over the top. As time went by options for “tapas” grew.  They are always small plates, miniature portions. Combining “tapas” can make a full meal. 

There are many popular variations of “tapas” including, but not limited to:

: meatballs made of pork and/or beef, served with sauce. 

: "garlic and oil" the classic ingredients are only garlic, oil, and salt, but the most common form of it includes mayonnaise and garlic, served on bread or with boiled or grilled potatoes, fish, meat or vegetables.

: salted cod loin sliced very thinly, usually served with bread and tomatoes. 

: rings of battered squid 

 escargot

: slow-cooked, tender beef.

 battered and fried tiny squid, also known as puntillas. 

 chorizo sausage slowly cooked in red (rioja) wine.

: chorizo sausage slowly cooked in cider. Often garlic is also added.

: a common sight in bar counters and homes across Spain, served as a tapa, a light lunch, or a dinner along with a salad. 

: large or small turnovers filled with meats and vegetables. 

 Olivier salad, made with mixed boiled vegetables, tuna, olives, and mayonnaise.

 G: prawns sauteed in salsa negra (peppercorn sauce), al ajillo (with garlic), or pil-pil (with chopped chili peppers)

 fresh mushrooms sauteed with olive oil and garlic.

 (Spanish omelet) or tortilla Española: a type of omelet containing fried chunks of potatoes and sometimes onion.

: a tortilla containing vegetables and chorizo (like a frittata).

For reservations or more information pertaining to Andalucía Tapas Bar and Restaurant please call (561) 406-6509.