3 spanish tapas rooms worth the trip across France, editor-ranked. All cuisines in France.
Le Ballion ★ 4.0 · Bordeaux
golden-triangle · 12 Rue Mably, 33000 Bordeaux
Le Ballion in Bordeaux's Golden Triangle is the resto and dancing bar on Rue Mably, with a three-course lunch formula at €25, an evening tapas card from €8.
Tip: The lunch formula at €25 is the quietest visit; book dinner on Wednesday or Thursday before the weekend DJ sets pack the room.
Casa Gaia ★ 4.0 · Bordeaux
saint-pierre · 8 Rue Saint-James, 33000 Bordeaux
Casa Gaia in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the leafy Mediterranean tapas spot near the Grosse Cloche, with organic Aquitaine produce, vegetarian-friendly small.
Tip: Sit in the courtyard at lunch; the kitchen does a €18 tapas selection that pairs well with the orange wines.
El Globo ★ 3.8 · Bordeaux
saint-pierre · 21 Rue des Argentiers, 33000 Bordeaux
El Globo in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the Spanish tapas room on Rue des Argentiers, with hand-sliced Iberico, a charcuterie counter near the bar.
Tip: Order the pulpo and the tortilla; the bar can be a long wait but the wine pours are some of the most generous in the area.