Tasty Spanish Tapas at Mesón Rincón de la Cava, Madrid

A trip to Spain wouldn't be complete without tasty tapas, and at Mesón Rincón de la Cava in Madrid, you can taste it all. From Jamón Ibérico (a cured ham made from black-footed Iberian pigs, produced only in Spain) to Tortilla Española (omelet-style dish made with potatoes and egg) and of course, the young Spaniards' favorite beverage Kalimotxo, we sample the three types of tapas: un pincho, una tapa and un racion. Tip: There are three types of tapas: un pincho, una tapa and un racion Tip: "Un pincho" means "mouthful" and "una tapa" means a saucerful Tip: Jamón Ibérico is cured ham from black-footed Iberian pigs produced only in Spain Tip: Piquillo peppers are typically grown in northern Spain Tip: Fried anchovies are popular in northern Spain, Cantabria and Cataluña Tip: Manchego is a sheep's milk cheese made in the La Mancha region Trick: Every batch of piquillo peppers has an extremely spicy pepper Trick: Fried anchovies or "anchoas fritas" are surprisingly not fishy tasting Trick: Kalimotxo (or Calimocho) is equal parts Coca-Cola and red wine Technique: Acorn-only diet gives the ham a rich mixture of salt, fat and sweetness Technique: Tortilla Española is cooked omelet-style, made from potatoes and egg Technique: Kalimotxo is popular among young Spaniards, helps with wine appreciation