Bocadillo

bocadillo

A bocadillo filled with tortilla, one of many options.
Alternative names	bocata, Basque: otarteko, Catalan: entrepà
Type	Sandwich
Place of origin	Spain
Serving temperature	Cold or baked
Main ingredients	Spanish bread, cold meat or omelette
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The bocadillo (lit. 'small bite') or bocata (in Cheli), in Spain, is a sandwich made with Spanish bread, usually a baguette or similar type of bread, cut lengthwise. Traditionally seen as a humble food, its low cost has allowed it to evolve over time into an iconic piece of cuisine. In Spain, they are often eaten in cafes and tapas bars.^[1]

Some bocadillos are seasoned with sauces like mayonnaise, aioli, ketchup, mustard or tomato sauce. They are usually served with cold beer or red wine, drinks, coffee and a portion of tapas. Different types of bocadillos are available in different parts of Spain, such as the serranito, almussafes and esgarrat.