Learn about Spain’s notorious alcohol side dish! Before traveling to Spain, I heard somewhere that tapas are free in Spanish bars. Dutch heard somewhere that tapas are not free. Who’s right? …Well, both of us. In this post, learn about tapas basics, free tapas, cheap tapas and tapas in Madrid, Spain. Tapas culture in Spain is regional, but this could be a good place to start thinking about how to best enjoy this delicious tradition!