Snails are just like anchovies, blue cheese, or cilantro: you either love them or hate them. Many people can’t stand the idea of swallowing something slimy that tends to slither all over the place. However, there are plenty of people who delight in this delicacy, the undisputed tapa of spring: snails and cabrillas, which number in the dozens in Seville.
Snail lovers, you’re in luck because we’ve compiled a list of where to find the best snails in Seville.
Cervecería Pepe Cruz ‘Casa Pepito’
Spices, garlic, and mint are the basic ingredients of this springtime dish.
And in the heart of La Macarena, Casa Pepito stands out as one of Seville’s must-visit spots. A mandatory pilgrimage site when the season kicks off, where they also serve exquisite seafood and fresh fish.
Delicious fried food and masterfully prepared snails at one of those long-standing institutions that just keeps growing its list of fans.
Such is their success thatbetween 100 and 120 kilos of snails are served each day.
This amazing spot is a bastion of Sevillian cuisine, an undisputed beer temple, and one of the first places that comes to mind when you think of snails in Seville.
The snail recipe is top-notch at either of their two locations, the one in the city center or the one on Previsión Street, just a few meters from Casa Pepito. You can choose either terrace depending on the occasion and leave satisfied from both locations.
Casa Remesal
This traditional bar in Triana is the best option for anyone who enjoys some good anchovies, delicious garlic shrimp, or snails—which, if not the best in Seville, are certainly the best in Triana. They’re served with just the right amount of seasoning.
Bar Elcano The snails
Heading to Heliópolis to sample their snails and cabrillas is a springtime must. Round out your visit by ordering any tapa from their menu on their spacious terrace.
El Menta
It’s one of the most legendary bars in East Seville, known especially for its serranito. It’s rare to walk into the bar and not see plates of snails and cabrillas on the table.
It’s no surprise, since the snails with their succulent sauce are always perfect for dipping bread in .
Bar Casa Ruperto
This bar has been serving its two signature dishes for years and years: quail (it might be the best place in Seville to try them) and, in the summer, snails and cabrillas with tomato sauce.
One of their virtues—and at the same time, their flaw—is that they’re so light you can eat five plates in one sitting and still want more.
La chicotá
In case anyone isn’t familiar with Holy Week slang, a chicotá is a stretch of the route that the costaleros (float bearers) cover while carrying the float, but it’s also a small bar in Seville located at 23 Luis Montoto Street.
It meets all the criteria of a traditional bar, and on top of that, they prepare some exquisite snails.
Head to the bar and sample their montaditos or settle in on the terrace, if you can snag a spot. Although crowds don’t always indicate quality, that logic doesn’t apply to La Chicotá, a timeless classic.
Casa Paco The snails
It would be a crime if, bearing this name, it didn’t serve at least one of the best snails in Seville. When summer arrives, it’s one of the best terraces to enjoy the sun and a generous serving of snails paired with a beer.
Taberna la Retama
This is a highly recommended spot for all foodies. The baby squid in green sauce and the duck foie gras are delicious, but the snail tapa with almonds is just as good.
Bar El coli
Located near the Sánchez Pizjuán stadium, El Coli stands out as a go-to spot for snails. Here, snails are only served when they’re at their best.
Umbrete Wine Bar
Snails and cabrillas shine at this must-visit spot near the Alameda, the Arco de la Macarena, or Calle Feria. A nearly century-old establishment that preserves the spirit of the classics, such as its serranito or this iconic springtime tapa.
‘Kiki’ the snails
This establishment has earned a legendary reputation thanks to its mastery of the art of preparing snails and cabrillas.
Everything you could ask for in this tapa: thoroughly cleaned snails, a well-balanced broth, and a spacious terrace with a great atmosphere and that bustling energy that signals the start of summer.
