Jaleo serves traditional Spanish tapas.

The Bazaar serves a combination of traditional Spanish tapas and foods inspired by molecular gastronomy.

Some of the best traditional tapas in town from a chef who trained at El Bulli (Carrer de la Diputació 269; 488 0977).

But regardless of how they are served, traditional Spanish tapas until recently have been relatively slow to whet the American appetite.

Its 12 imaginative selections are modestly priced ($4 to $9), contemporary American versions of the traditional Spanish tapas.

The food isn't exclusively Spanish so it's not traditional tapas.

A Map In the pedestrian area, tuck into a seemingly endless array of traditional Spanish tapas over a sangria or two.

Wide range of tasty traditional tapas at reasonable prices (5).

Stop for a complimentary glass of the famous local cava (Catalan sparkling wine) and selection of traditional tapas in a local market.

It rests on a solid foundation of traditional tapas, like piquillo peppers sautéed in garlic and olive oil, or marinated fresh anchovies.