While at Taberna Sol y Sombra in Seville, it was easy to pick Albóndigas de choco because meatballs are perfect to match with other tapas. Once we tried them, we discovered we loved them because of the cuttlefish texture and the subtle flavor.
Quick facts about Albóndigas de choco
- Also known as: Andalusian cuttlefish meatballs
- Definition: Albóndigas de choco is a Spanish tapa made with cuttlefish, usually fried, served hot, and known for its tender texture with a little bite.
- Where we ate it: Taberna Sol y Sombra, Seville
- Context: Cuttlefish is especially popular in Huelva, where they call it “choco” – known in other parts of the country as “sepia”.
- Served: hot
- Texture: tender
- Flavour: savoury, a little sweet
- Pronunciation: ahl-bohn-dee-gahs deh choh-koh
- One-line verdict: one of the popular seafood dishes in Andalusia, perfect to order alongside other tapas
Why it’s worth ordering
You should order the Albóndigas de choco at Taberna Sol y Sombra in Seville so you can try a popular Andalusian dish, prepared very well. We’re fans of meatballs from Spain and wanted to try a new version for us – meatballs made with cuttlefish. They were delicious!
Taste and texture
The Albóndigas de choco at Taberna Sol y Sombra in Seville have a nice, comforting flavour: savoury with a little bit of sweetness from the seafood. This dish comes with a fried mixed vegetable sauce, adding a little bit of acidity to the meatballs, but mostly another layer of comforting sweetness. What stood out the most about the Albóndigas de choco was the juicy and tender texture.
How to order it
Once the waiter at Taberna Sol y Sombra in Seville comes to your table, you can order the Albóndigas de choco just by saying “Las albóndigas, por favor”. They don’t have other versions of meatballs, so you don’t need to mention the cuttlefish part. It’s best that you order this to share and try more tapas.
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Quick decision guide
You’ll like it if: you like cuttlefish and other seafood
If you want something similar: Pulpo á feira/ Pulpo a la Gallega
Frequently asked questions
They are the same animal – cuttlefish – but the name changes by region
The format is the same – small, round, and served in a sauce – but the flavour and texture are completely different. Regular meatballs are made with beef or pork and taste rich and meaty. Albóndigas de choco are lighter, with a subtle sweetness from the cuttlefish and a more delicate texture
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