About Spain
The word “Tasca” itself is Spanish and translates as “inn” or “tavern”. Each La Tasca restaurant has been designed to give our guests a careful blend of everything that is good about Spanish style, food and hospitality. These then go together to create a unique, authentic and relaxed atmosphere, where the guest can choose to eat or drink, as the mood takes them.
The Spanish word “tapa” actually means “lid” and the concept of Tapas originated many years ago. When the farmers and laborers had finished work for the day, they would often go to the ”Tasca’s” for a well-earned drink. The innkeeper would place a slice of bread on top of their drink to stop the flies from going in! Gradually they began to place things on top of the bread, like cured meats and sausages, and they were then eaten as snacks to accompany the drink.
Tapas has now evolved into an entirely unique way of eating. The idea at La Tasca is that you can choose from many different types of food and eat as little or as much as you like at any time of the day. This allows people to eat to suit their own appetites.
