Andalucía Tapas Bar and Restaurant is an authentic Spanish tapas bar in the heart of the Jupiter/Tequesta area. The tapas bar is located at 187 Tequesta Drive in Tequesta. The word tapas are derived from the Spanish noun tapa, meaning "cover" or "lid.". Americans know tapas as a word for hors d'oeuvres served in a bar. However, there is more to the story.
Many years ago, weary travelers would stop at an inn for a rest and a “chiquito” (small glass of wine). Since there were no screens on the windows, occasionally a fly may be in the bar, to prevent it from falling into the glass of wine, the innkeeper would place a piece of fresh crusty bread or cracker with cheese over the top. As time went by options for “tapas” grew. They are always small
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