Seville Tapas Bars Serve Spring Caracoles Directly From the Shell

9 articles · Updated · NPR · May 13

Spring in Seville brings caracoles season, with tapas bars across the city serving the small snails as a local staple.
Unlike French escargot, the southern Spanish version is smaller and typically eaten straight from the shell.
The seasonal dish is closely tied to neighborhood bar culture, where locals often have a favorite spot for caracoles.

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