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Houston · Midtown

Zaranda

Midtown’s intimate tapas bar brings authentic Spanish small plates and rare Iberian wines to Houston

Spanish TapasHappy hour
Zaranda

What to know

Zaranda opened to fill a gap in Houston’s dining scene for authentic Spanish tapas and a serious Iberian wine program. The team set out to create a place where friends gather around small plates that encourage conversation and experimentation. By importing hard-to-find Spanish bottles and crafting focused, flavor-forward tapas, Zaranda offers an experience both accessible and distinctly regional. It matters because it expands Houston’s culinary map with genuine Spanish hospitality and wines that tell a story.

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