From Basque country to the ‘burbs, this Spring wine bar and tapas spot marries rare wines with chef-driven, Spanish shareable plates such as its sweet shrimp gambas al pil-pil, meat and veggie empanadas, and jamon Iberico by the ounce. Do not miss out on Plane’s egg and caviar dish, made with an egg custard with a healthy bump of caviar on top, be sure to check out its iteration of the Basque cheesecake, and rest assured that your glass will stay full when dining here.

At this late-night dining destination, Spanish street food staples such as jamon, octopus, and sausages highlight the menu alongside bar fare like burgers and sandwiches. To get a good snapshot of Spanish tapas fare, opt for any of the sampler platters, which feature a healthy helping of staples like its croquetas de jamon, warm empanadas, Manchego cheese bites, and jamon-stuffed peppers.

Taking to the traditional Portuguese dining style of pairing snack-sized bites with wine, this Midtown hotspot is serving up world-class tapas alongside one of the best wine lists in Houston with an extensive selection of Old-World vino from the Iberian Peninsula. Expect flavor bombs such as its squid-ink fried rice, the croquetas de bacalhau cod fritters, or its almondegas marroquino — lamb meatballs packed with pine nuts and mint. Top off dinner with some Portuguese lemon pastels, and pair it with some Madeira dessert wine.

Chef Luis Roger’s Spanish fine dining destination is home to some of the best tapas on this side of the Atlantic. Get transported to the streets of Barcelona with bites of imported acorn-fed ham Iberico, patatas bravas, ham croquettes, or Spanish smoked octopus. Not only are the small plates stunning, but the dining room and mains such as the suckling pig “a la Segoviana” are equally as dashing.

Tapas with a Pan-Asian twist await diners at this small but stylish Museum District joint. Indulge in Indian fare with the Baadmash wings. Enjoy Japanese flavors with dishes like ponzu Brussels sprouts, or dabble in Korean cuisine with the “papas” umami potatoes plate. Either way, these snack-size platters are perfect complements to larger entrees like the sambal and Gojuchan-glazed ribs or the Szechuan rib-eye.

Spanish fare with French influences takes center stage at this down-home Bellaire neighborhood bistro. Meats and seafood highlight the tapas offerings, which included its jamon Iberico tomato pan cristal dish — a Spanish-imported ham spread across a Catalan glass bread — and the three-citrus Scottish salmon belly ceviche. Mains such as the Texas quail with wild mushrooms also showcase a Spanish flair with French technique and Costa Brava’s meshing of local ingredients, which keeps diners coming back for more.

For a less traditional, but still stellar take on tapas, trek down to this Pearland dining room. Expect an unassuming yet homey ambiance with live music and plates ranging from the chef’s special jerk baby lamb chops to its crab cakes or chicken lollipops.