© Food & Drink Guide Welcome to El Bareto a ray of Spanish sunshine in the heart of cosmopolitan Leeds. A brightly coloured frontage and lovely pavement seating grab your attention when sauntering down Gledhow Valley Road, while inside youll find a rustic interior of bench seating and rough-hewn walls adorned with wine bottles and Spanish artworks the perfect backdrop for some relaxed dining. And as for the food, well, its as Spanish as your hosts, the Mendoza family. Maya and Pablo have created a place where you can relax, soaking up the Spanish atmosphere and enjoying a pitcher of sangria and some truly delicious tapas. Originally dishes designed to accompany an evenings drinking, the tapa has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Here at El Bareto youll find a plethora of tempting tasty morsels to sink your teeth into, all at prices that allow you to enjoy as much or a little as you desire. Try favourite patatas bravas and gambas a la plancha perhaps, and discover potatoes in a spicy sauce and juicy prawns perfectly grilled. Tortilla Espanola is packed with potatoes and onions, and a plate of plump olives is the ideal complement. There are a whole host of chefs recommendations like calamari, chicken in a pepper sauce, beef in a mushroom and port sauce, and fabulous oven-baked peppers with creamy blue cheese. Montaditos are homemade Spanish breads with various toppings, and here youll find a number of options, perfect for a quick meal. Paella is made for two to share, and you can choose from seafood, meat, a combination of the two or vegetarian varieties. So, for all the fun and fiesta of a traditional Spanish tapas house, head to El Bareto and raise a glass to the wonderful Mendoza family.