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For tapas in Frankfurt, it doesn’t get better than La Trinca. This Spanish restaurant has locations both on Schweizerstrasse and in the Kleinmarkthalle, and is always good for a small dinner party. The hot and cold varieties of tapas are perfect for sharing, so bring a friend or make it a date!

My personal favorite: the tortilla de espinacas y chistorra, a potato-spinach omelette served with red sauce for a spicy twist. Second-favorite: the pinchitos de pollo, grilled chicken drizzled with a rich cherry sauce. If I’m feeling extremely decadent, I’ll go for the datiles con jamón (dates wrapped in bacon) for a bit of heaven on earth. Most tapas cost between € 3 – 6, and if you’re hungry and eating with one other person, plan on ordering at least 3-4 plates to share.

La Trinca offers larger main meals as well, but half the fun of a tapas restaurant is to go for a bunch of smaller dishes, mix it up, and share the fun! Make sure to order a glass of red from the Spanish wine selection to sip with your dishes…¡buen provecho!

I discovered “Süden” by accident. The original plan was to go to another location. But there it was too crowded and we couldn’t find a table. The bar next door seemed to be very cozy and a good alternative.

Once I stepped in I soon realized that “Süden” has a high potential to become one of my favorite bars in town. It’s a perfect hideout painted in warm colors and an individual and unadorned design. Despite its location directly at one of Frankfurt’s liveliest street ”Berger Straße” the prices are very reasonable, almost cheap.

The kitchen offers little snacks and mainly antipasti & tapas from Southern Europe. I had the mixed tapas plate and a chorizo: everything was great. The selection of wine is very limited (only one red and one white wine) but the quality compensates the quantity.

Last orders are already at 00:00 so it’s better to get there early in the evening; you see, there are limits to German “Southerness”!