Description Spain is famous for many types of food, including Paella, but what they are the most famous for is their tapas. According to Wikipedia, in Spain, dinner is usually served between 9 and 11 p.m. (sometimes as late as midnight), leaving significant time between work and dinner.  Therefore, Spaniards often go "bar hopping" and eat tapas in the time between finishing work and having dinner. Since lunch is usually served between 2 and 4 p.m., another common time for tapas is weekend days around noon as a means of socializing before proper lunch at home. As an American living in Spain, I absolutely loved the tapas! However, even with a siesta I couldn't get used to late dinners and even later party nights!