Did you know that in a tabanco the wine comes out of the barrel?
Tabancos are the taverns of Jerez: local wine served from the barrel, tapas and, in some, live singing. These are the most valued and what is requested.
Did you know…? · Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz · Updated on 10/21/2026
Tabanco route
Sorted by their note on Google Maps, consulted on 10/13/2026. Notes change over time.
- 4.9 on Google
- 4.8 on Google
- 4.5 on Google
Tabanco El Pasaje
4,5 Google · 5,458 reviewsCalle Santa María 8. The one with the most reviews (5,458) and with live flamenco: check the schedules before you go.
- 4.5 on Google
- 4.4 on Google
- 4.4 on Google
El Guitarrón de San Pedro
Tabanco with flamenco in the San Pedro neighborhood. 397 reviews.
- 4.3 on Google
- 4.1 on Google
What to order in a tobacconist
The letter that any tobacconist would write on his blackboard.
- Getting started
Fino or chamomile
Dry, cold and saline. Amontillado and Oloroso to accompany; Pedro Ximénez for dessert.
- Cover
Chicharrones (sliced pork)
Served cold in thin slices with salt and lemon, and sold by weight.
- Cover
Riñones al jerez (kidneys in sherry sauce)
A tabanco classic, with sauce made from the house sherry.
- Spoon
Berza jerezana (Jerez-style stew)
Chickpeas, vegetables and pringá (slow-cooked meats): comfort food for cooler days.
Sherry tapas bars
To continue the route with some more cooking. Sorted by their note on Google Maps, consulted on 10/13/2026.
- 4.7 on Google
- 4.5 on Google
- 4.5 on Google
- 4.3 on Google
- 4.3 on Google
If you prefer to sit at the table
Cocina de Jerez with tablecloth, also with a good rating on Google Maps (10/13/2026).
- 4.9 on Google
- 4.6 on Google
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jerez the same place as Jerez de la Frontera?
Usually, yes. In this guide, Jerez means Jerez de la Frontera in Cádiz province. Other Spanish towns also include Jerez in their names, such as Jerez de los Caballeros (Badajoz) and Jerez del Marquesado (Granada).
What is the tobacco route and which are the most famous?
It is walking around several tabancos in the center with a wine in each one. By number of reviews on Google Maps (10/13/2026), the best known are El Pasaje, Plateros, San Pablo and El Anticuario.
In which tabanco is there flamenco in Jerez?
El Pasaje and El Guitarrón de San Pedro have live flamenco. Check the schedules on their networks or website before you go: the singing nights fill up.
What do you order in a tobacconist?
Fino or manzanilla to start and, to eat, chicharrones, kidneys in sherry or sherry cabbage on cool days.
What are the best tapas bars in Jerez?
For its rating and reviews on Google Maps (10/13/2026): Las Banderillas, the one with the most reviews, Albalá, La Carboná, Bar Juanito, famous for its artichokes, and Albores, next to the Plaza de la Asunción.
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