A Tale of Thai Tapas! Restaurants From Spain in Thailand

Top Restaurants From Spain in Thailand

el Willy (Bangkok)

Chef Willy Trulàs Moreno is the protagonist of el Willy in Bangkok, and he also helped kick off the Eat Spain Drink Spain Thailand in 2025 in this smaller, more intimate venue than his original Shanghai restaurant. Coining “sexy tapas” and “two fingers one bite” dining, el Willy restaurant offers fun, spiced-up Spanish dishes in a playful yet elegant setting with a vintage feel.

Menu highlight: Iberian pork belly with caviar

Vaso (Bangkok)

Contemporary Spanish cuisine and a lively vibe are the unique selling points at Vaso, a diner-style restaurant led by chef Alvaro Álvaro Ramos. Hailed as one of Bangkok’s iconic new eateries, the extensive menu of tapas and cocktails has been curated to wow its clientele, particularly when cooking over fire in front of the dinner guests seated at the bar.

Menu highlight: El Vaso Trufado (Truffle toast and sangria)

PaLeTa Iberico (Bangkok)

A hidden Spanish gem in Bangkok, PaLeTa is a cozy, noisy nook for wine lovers, given its highly prized wine list of over 350 references (and its “Gem of Spain” collection), along with succulent sharing plates and buzzing atmosphere. With dim lighting much like a sultry Spanish taberna, this tapas joint feels like a secret place to share only with close friends who deserve to know.

Menu highlight: Grilled Spanish Iberico Pork Acorn Pluma

Albricias (Bangkok)

Spanish gastronomy gets very haute cuisine at Albricias, a restaurant with a palatial feel and lush garden views. Each exquisitely designed dish combines Iberian inspiration - thanks to chef David Aparicio - with fresh local ingredients that are given a Michelin-level makeover. The result is a stunning culinary experience - one that is ideal for special occasions in Bangkok.

Menu highlight: Black rice paella with shrimp

Uno Mas (Bangkok)

Where a classic Spanish azulejos vibe combines with its stunning rooftop setting, Uno Mas restaurant offers authentic tapas and Spanish seafood dishes - such as its signature paellas - with sky-high views over Bangkok. Plus, there’s a weekend lunch menu for casual tapas dining.

Menu highlight: Spanish suckling pig

Luz at Meliá (Bangkok)

Also at dizzying heights over Bangkok, the Luz Bangkok Tapas Bar is located on the 33rd floor at INNside - with its futuristic style mezzanine opening dramatically over the skyline. Having trained at Michelin-starred restaurants and Le Cordon Bleu, chef Juan Ignacio García brings Spanish tapas with a twist and signature cocktails to the nightlife scene in the city.

Menu highlights: Octopus salad

El Tapeo (Bangkok)

A quirky garden dining establishment, at El Tapeo, chef Alberto Izard offers optimal dishes of traditional Spanish tastes that are inspired by the soul of Madrid, making this a fun and crowd-pleasing place for groups. A colorful and easy-going hang-out where pintxos are offered right at the bar and the Spanish wine list won’t break the bank - this a bang-for-baht choice.

Menu highlight: Tartar de Fuet

La Salada (Rawai, Phuket)

Owner Elena Batista has brought her own family recipes to life at La Salada restaurant, where paellas are cooked “live” in front of the clientele in this casual dining establishment. The menu includes authentically Spanish dishes - if you are craving comfort food staples like croquetas, tortilla de patata and the like - and there’s a good selection of Iberian wines, beers and sangria.

Menu highlight: Seafood paella

Little Spain (Hua Hin)

Befitting its relaxed beachside setting in Hua Hin, Little Spain has glamorous options for interior or poolside dining, with unbeatable views overlooking the beach. The menu has been carefully selected to highlight the best of Spanish flavor in paella, tapas and drinks, with brunch, happy hour and weekend offers also available.

Menu highlight: Huevos rotos with Jamón Ibérico de Bellota

La Cava Phuket

An indoor-outdoor eatery by chef-owner David Aldea, La Cava Phuket showcases
ingredient-driven recipes that are simple and yet authentically Spanish. Plus, the chef’s own home-made charcuterie and home-grown vegetables give this restaurant a friendly and inviting vibe like being at a friend’s house - especially during a paella cook-out!

Menu highlights: Gambas al ajillo

Eat Spain Drink Spain Thailand 2026

If you’d like to try bite-sized versions of these Restaurants From Spain in Thailand, the Eat Spain Drink Spain event, now in its second edition for 2026, offers its own Ruta de Tapas along with other product promotions. The venues that are involved will spotlight authentic Spanish gastronomy all over Thailand, featuring much-loved favorites along with exciting new concepts. Keep an eye on the ESDS page for upcoming info on the event and its participating businesses.