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Tapas in Mallorca: how it works and what it costs
Three to four tapas per person, shared in the middle – and in Palma at a fixed price on Tuesdays.
Three to four tapas per person make a full meal.
Quick answer
Tapas in Mallorca: how it works and what it costs
Tapas in Mallorca usually cost €4 to €9 per portion; three to four tapas per person make a meal. The densest choice is in Palma around La Llotja and in Santa Catalina, and on Tuesdays there is also the fixed-price Ruta Martiana route.
In Mallorca, tapas are not a free extra as in parts of Andalusia, but a portion you order. The bill adds up with the quantity – four tapas per person quickly reach the price of a main course.
Around La Llotja the style is classic Spanish; in Santa Catalina it is more modern and international. In both neighbourhoods the terraces are full from 21:00.
Some open all year Some seasonal only
Practical tips
- Order two tapas per person first and then order more – that way nothing is left over.
- On Tuesdays the Ruta Martiana is worth it: a tapa plus a drink at a fixed price in several bars.
- Menus with photos and ten languages are a warning sign in the old town.
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Venues and areas for this topic
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open all year €€
Tapas bars around La Llotja
La Llotja, Palma
The densest tapas zone in the old town – full early in the evening.
- Cuisine
- Tapas, Spanish
- Price
- €4–9 per tapa
- Reservations
- Reservation recommended
- Try
- Gambas al ajillo, Pimientos de Padrón
- Checked
- 13.8.2026
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open all year €€
Tapas bars in Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina, Palma
Modern, often international takes on tapas in the trendy neighbourhood.
- Cuisine
- Tapas, International
- Reservations
- Reservation recommended
- Checked
- 13.8.2026
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open all year €
Ruta Martiana (Tuesday tapas route)
Sa Gerreria, Palma
On Tuesday evenings from around 19:00, bars in Sa Gerreria offer a tapa plus a drink at a fixed price. Participating bars and prices change – ask locally.
- Cuisine
- Tapas
- Reservations
- No reservation needed
- Checked
- 13.8.2026
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Summer season €€
Tapas bars away from the party strip
Playa de Palma / Can Pastilla, Palma
Towards Can Pastilla it gets quieter and the cooking more Spanish.
- Cuisine
- Tapas, Spanish
- Reservations
- No reservation needed
- Checked
- 13.8.2026
Please check before your visit
Opening hours, price levels and seasonal opening change frequently. We do not publish invented reviews or live availability – please check the address, times and reservations directly with the venue before your visit.
Tapas in Palma de Mallorca
In Palma, tapas are less a tourist programme than everyday life: small plates at the bar, often eaten standing, frequently earlier in the evening than elsewhere in Spain. The choice ranges from traditional bars in the old town and the market halls to modern kitchens in Santa Catalina. The neighbourhoods differ clearly: around La Llotja you eat classic Spanish food in narrow old-town lanes, Santa Catalina is more modern and international, and in Sa Gerreria prices are lowest – on Tuesdays the fixed-price Ruta Martiana runs there, with several bars offering a tapa and a drink at a set price. During the day, the stalls in the Mercat de Santa Catalina are also an alternative to the evening bar counter. As a guide: a tapa usually costs between €4 and €9, and at the bar it is often cheaper than at a table.
Frequently asked questions: Tapas
When do people eat tapas in Palma?
The usual time is early evening from around 20:00; in the market halls also at lunchtime.
How many tapas do you order per person?
As a rule of thumb, three to four small plates, shared within the group.
Where are the tapas bars?
The main areas are the old town, La Llotja, Santa Catalina and the market halls.
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Image credit: Table with tapas, paella and sangria: photo CHUTTERSNAP, Unsplash License, via Unsplash