{"id":25054,"date":"2026-07-31T15:07:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T15:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog?p=25054"},"modified":"2026-07-31T15:11:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T15:11:19","slug":"mallorca-food-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/mallorca-food-guide","title":{"rendered":"Mallorca Food Guide 2026: Authentic Dishes &#038; Dining Spots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mallorca food guide: traditional dishes and dining experiences<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Mallorca&#8217;s cuisine runs on olive oil and fresh seafood, shaped by centuries of Mediterranean crossover. The island&#8217;s signature dishes (sobrasada, tumbet, arr\u00f2s brut) reflect a kitchen built from Moorish, Catalan, and peasant farming traditions. This guide covers the foods that define the island, the neighborhoods where you&#8217;ll find them, and why a private chef might be the smartest way to taste real Mallorcan cooking during your stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mallorca-chef-preparing-sobrasada.webp\" alt=\"Private chef preparing sobrasada on rustic bread in a warm Mallorcan villa kitchen while guests watch and await\" class=\"wp-image-25048\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mallorca-chef-preparing-sobrasada.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mallorca-chef-preparing-sobrasada-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mallorca-chef-preparing-sobrasada-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mallorca-chef-preparing-sobrasada-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a75407dc8685\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #182427;color:#182427\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #182427;color:#182427\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/mallorca-food-guide\/#transform_your_culinary_dreams_into_reality\" >Transform your culinary dreams into reality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/mallorca-food-guide\/#iconic_mallorcan_dishes_you_must_try\" >Iconic Mallorcan dishes you must try<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/mallorca-food-guide\/#tumbet\" >Tumbet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/mallorca-food-guide\/#arros_brut\" >Arr\u00f2s brut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/mallorca-food-guide\/#frito_mallorquin\" >Frito mallorqu\u00edn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/mallorca-food-guide\/#pa_amb_oli\" >Pa amb oli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/mallorca-food-guide\/#coca_mallorquina_and_gato_dametlla\" >Coca mallorquina and gat\u00f2 d&#8217;ametlla<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/mallorca-food-guide\/#a_mallorca_chefs_menu_you_can_book_tonight\" >A Mallorca chef&#8217;s menu you can book tonight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/mallorca-food-guide\/#best_neighborhoods_and_dining_spots_in_mallorca\" >Best neighborhoods and dining spots in Mallorca<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/mallorca-food-guide\/#palmas_old_town\" >Palma&#8217;s Old Town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/mallorca-food-guide\/#santa_catalina\" >Santa Catalina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/mallorca-food-guide\/#deia_and_the_northwest_coast\" >Dei\u00e0 and the northwest coast<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/en\/mallorca-food-guide\/#frequently_asked_questions_about_mallorca_food\" >Frequently asked questions about Mallorca food<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_makes_mallorcan_cuisine_unique_origins_and_key_ingredients\"><\/span>What makes Mallorcan cuisine unique: origins and key ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Geography did most of the work. The Serra de Tramuntana mountains push rain toward the northwest, feeding almond and olive groves. Es Pla&#8217;s dry plains produce wheat and livestock. Order any seafood dish and you&#8217;ll taste the coastline: prawns, squid, octopus, and the red shrimp from S\u00f3ller that chefs treat like gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The island sat at the center of Mediterranean trade routes for a thousand years. You&#8217;ll taste the Moorish influence in almond-based sweets and the Catalan sofregit (the slow-cooked onion and tomato base) that anchors half the island&#8217;s stews. The result is a cuisine that feels both rustic and layered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sobrasada, the island&#8217;s famous cured sausage, gets its deep orange color from local paprika. Ensa\u00efmada, the coiled pastry dusted in powdered sugar, has been baked here since the 17th century. These aren&#8217;t tourist novelties. They&#8217;re daily staples, and the quality gap between a mass-produced version and one made with local pork or stone-ground flour is enormous. If you&#8217;re comparing Mediterranean island food scenes, our <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/mykonos-food-guide\">Mykonos food guide<\/a> offers a useful counterpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best versions of these ingredients show up when someone knows the island&#8217;s producers. A private chef working in Mallorca typically sources from the same farms and fishmongers that supply the island&#8217;s best restaurants, then cooks everything in your kitchen. You skip the reservation scramble and still eat the real thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n      <section class=\"tafc-cta\" aria-label=\"Food Experiences CTA\">\n        <div class=\"tafc-cta__wrap\">\n          <div class=\"tafc-cta__content\">\n            <span class=\"tafc-cta__eyebrow\">Food Experiences<\/span>\n            <h3 class=\"tafc-cta__title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"transform_your_culinary_dreams_into_reality\"><\/span>Transform your culinary dreams into reality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <p class=\"tafc-cta__desc\">From interactive cooking lessons to exotic cuisine adventures, our expert chefs transform your kitchen into a world-class culinary experience.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"tafc-cta__actions\">\n              <a class=\"tafc-cta__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-en\/experience\">How it Works<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"tafc-cta__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/prix-chef-a-domicile-par-mois.jpg);\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"iconic_mallorcan_dishes_you_must_try\"><\/span>Iconic Mallorcan dishes you must try<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tumbet\"><\/span>Tumbet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Probably the dish that best represents the island&#8217;s farming roots. Layers of fried potato, eggplant, and red pepper sit under a fresh tomato sauce. Simple ingredients, but the layering and slow frying give it a richness that surprises first-timers. It works as a side or a full vegetarian meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"arros_brut\"><\/span>Arr\u00f2s brut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Dirty rice&#8221; in Mallorqu\u00edn. A thick, saffron-tinted rice stew loaded with pork, rabbit, mushrooms, and whatever seasonal vegetables the cook has on hand. Comfort food for cold evenings in the Tramuntana hills, and nothing like a paella despite the rice base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frito_mallorquin\"><\/span>Frito mallorqu\u00edn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick fry-up of lamb or pork offal with potatoes, peppers, and fennel. It sounds rough, but good technique turns it into something deeply savory. You&#8217;ll find it at old-school bars in Palma, usually served mid-morning with bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pa_amb_oli\"><\/span>Pa amb oli<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bread rubbed with ripe tomato, drizzled with olive oil, and topped with local ham or cheese. Every family makes it differently. The key is the tomato: Mallorca&#8217;s ramallet tomatoes hang to dry on strings and develop an intense sweetness that regular tomatoes can&#8217;t match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"coca_mallorquina_and_gato_dametlla\"><\/span>Coca mallorquina and gat\u00f2 d&#8217;ametlla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Coca mallorquina, a thin flatbread topped with roasted vegetables and sometimes sobrasada, fills the gap between pizza and focaccia. For dessert, the gat\u00f2 d&#8217;ametlla is a dense almond cake served with almond ice cream. Almonds are the island&#8217;s biggest crop, and this cake proves it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeding fifteen? A private chef can build an entire evening around these dishes, adjusting for allergies and preferences while you sit by the pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tumbet-close-up-mallorca.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of traditional Mallorcan tumbet on a terra cotta plate, with a fork lifting a bite, set on a rustic wooden table\" class=\"wp-image-25050\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tumbet-close-up-mallorca.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tumbet-close-up-mallorca-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tumbet-close-up-mallorca-860x860.webp 860w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tumbet-close-up-mallorca-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tumbet-close-up-mallorca-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_mallorca_chefs_menu_you_can_book_tonight\"><\/span>A Mallorca chef&#8217;s menu you can book tonight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chef Chris brings Mallorca&#8217;s tapas tradition to your villa table with a menu that mixes island classics and Mediterranean shareable plates, ideal for a group dinner that feels generous without being fussy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  .tac-menu-card {\n    font-family: 'Nunito', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;\n    max-width: 680px;\n    background: #ffffff;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\n    border-radius: 18px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    margin: 0 auto 48px;\n  }\n  .tac-card-header {\n    background: #F4C858;\n    padding: 24px 28px;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: row;\n    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class=\"tac-eyebrow\">Chef featured menu<\/div>\n      <div class=\"tac-chef-name\">Chris Oats<\/div>\n      <div class=\"tac-chef-subtitle\">Private chef \u00b7 available via Take a Chef<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"tac-menu-body\">\n      <div class=\"tac-course\">\n        <div class=\"tac-course-label\">Appetizer<\/div>\n        <ul class=\"tac-items\">\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Aceitunas<\/li>\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Pan Catal\u00e1n: Sourdough bread with Mallorcan tomato and serrano ham<\/li>\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Dados de Tortilla: Potato omelette dices<\/li>\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Pimientos Padr\u00f3n: Fried green peppers<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tac-course\">\n        <div class=\"tac-course-label\">First course<\/div>\n        <ul class=\"tac-items\">\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Croquetas Ib\u00e9ricas: Iberian ham croquettes<\/li>\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Patatas Bravas: Classic potatoes with brava sauce and alioli<\/li>\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Huevos Rotos: Broken eggs with potatoes and serrano ham<\/li>\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Trampo Mallorqu\u00ed: Endives filled with Mallorcan salad and tuna<\/li>\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Ceviche: Fresh shrimp ceviche marinated in a mango chili salad<\/li>\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Zamburi\u00f1as: Scallops accompanied with mango pebre<\/li>\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Gazpacho: Traditional fresh gazpacho<\/li>\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Burrata Mediterr\u00e1nea: Burrata over green leaves with roasted peaches, confit tomatoes, serrano ham, basil and balsamic reduction<\/li>\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Burrata Mallorqu\u00ed: Roasted leek with burrata and sobrasada<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tac-course\">\n        <div class=\"tac-course-label\">Main course<\/div>\n        <ul class=\"tac-items\">\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Paella: Seafood, chicken or vegetarian paella<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"tac-course\">\n        <div class=\"tac-course-label\">Dessert<\/div>\n        <ul class=\"tac-items\">\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Gat\u00f3 Mallorqu\u00ed: Mallorcan almond cake with orange ice cream<\/li>\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Ensa\u00efmada: Classic Mallorcan pastry with almond ice cream<\/li>\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Seasonal fruits<\/li>\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Tiramis\u00fa<\/li>\n          <li class=\"tac-item\"><span class=\"tac-item-dot\"><\/span>Crema Catalana: Traditional custard with a caramelized sugar crust<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"tac-cta\">\n    <div>\n      <div class=\"tac-cta-headline\">Book this exact menu for your celebration<\/div>\n      <div class=\"tac-cta-sub\">Chef Chris is available to cook for your group \u2014 with full setup &amp; cleanup.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/en-es\/wizard\/chef\/989529\" class=\"tac-cta-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Chef Chris \u2192<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best_neighborhoods_and_dining_spots_in_mallorca\"><\/span>Best neighborhoods and dining spots in Mallorca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"palmas_old_town\"><\/span>Palma&#8217;s Old Town<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tradition holds firm here. Narrow streets around La Seu cathedral hide small restaurants that have served the same recipes for decades. This is the neighborhood for frito mallorqu\u00edn at a marble bar counter and ensa\u00efmada from a bakery that opens before dawn. Modest prices, zero pretense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"santa_catalina\"><\/span>Santa Catalina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The old fisherman&#8217;s quarter just west of the center has become Palma&#8217;s trendiest food district. The Mercat de Santa Catalina anchors it: a covered market where locals buy fish, olives, and produce every morning. Around the market, wine bars, Asian-fusion spots, and modern Mallorcan restaurants compete for sidewalk tables. If you want to understand where the island&#8217;s food scene is headed, spend an evening here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"deia_and_the_northwest_coast\"><\/span>Dei\u00e0 and the northwest coast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A different pace entirely. Small restaurants along the S\u00f3ller-Dei\u00e0 road cook with whatever the fishing boats brought in that morning. Red prawn dishes dominate menus, and prices climb to match the setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For visitors staying in villas outside Palma (Pollen\u00e7a, Alc\u00fadia, or the southeast coast), eating out means driving and competing for tables in high season. This is where hiring a private chef makes the most practical sense. You get the same caliber of local cooking, served at your rental, on your schedule, with the cleanup handled. If you&#8217;re island-hopping through the Balearics, our <a href=\"\/blog\/en\/ibiza-food-guide\">Ibiza food guide<\/a> covers the neighboring island&#8217;s distinct culinary identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mallorca-friends-toast-villa-terrace.webp\" alt=\"Group of friends toasting with glasses of wine at dusk on a rustic villa terrace in Mallorca surrounded by olive trees and string lights\" class=\"wp-image-25052\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mallorca-friends-toast-villa-terrace.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mallorca-friends-toast-villa-terrace-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mallorca-friends-toast-villa-terrace-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.takeachef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mallorca-friends-toast-villa-terrace-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently_asked_questions_about_mallorca_food\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about Mallorca food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<style>\n  .tac-faq { font-family: 'Nunito', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; margin: 0 0 36px; }\n  .tac-faq-item { border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; overflow: hidden; background: #ffffff; }\n  .tac-faq-q { cursor: pointer; list-style: none; padding: 16px 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }\n  .tac-faq-q::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .tac-faq-q::after { content: '+'; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1; color: #b08a00; flex-shrink: 0; }\n  .tac-faq-item[open] .tac-faq-q::after { content: '\\2013'; }\n  .tac-faq-q:hover { background: #faf6e8; }\n  .tac-faq-a { padding: 0 20px 16px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: #1f2937; }\n  .tac-faq-a p { margin: 0 0 10px; }\n  .tac-faq-a p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"tac-faq\">\n  <details class=\"tac-faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"tac-faq-q\">What is the most famous food in Mallorca?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"tac-faq-a\"><p>Sobrasada and ensa\u00efmada are the two most recognized Mallorcan foods internationally. Sobrasada is a soft, spreadable cured sausage seasoned with paprika, while ensa\u00efmada is a spiral pastry made with lard and dusted with powdered sugar. Both have protected geographic status.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/details>\n  <details class=\"tac-faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"tac-faq-q\">Is Mallorca expensive for eating out?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"tac-faq-a\"><p>Mid-range restaurants in Palma charge between 15 and 30 euros per main course. Tapas bars and market stalls come in under 15 euros. Upscale dining in Dei\u00e0 runs higher, with tasting menus from around 60 euros. For groups, a private chef often works out comparable per person, with the convenience of dining at your accommodation.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/details>\n  <details class=\"tac-faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"tac-faq-q\">Can I find vegetarian or gluten-free food in Mallorca?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"tac-faq-a\"><p>Yes. Tumbet and many vegetable-based tapas are naturally vegetarian. Most restaurants in Palma and Santa Catalina offer vegetarian options. Gluten-free bread and pasta are increasingly available, though traditional Mallorcan baking relies heavily on wheat. A private chef can build an entirely gluten-free or plant-based menu from local ingredients, one of the most common requests from visiting groups.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/details>\n  <details class=\"tac-faq-item\">\n    <summary class=\"tac-faq-q\">What should I eat in Mallorca besides seafood?<\/summary>\n    <div class=\"tac-faq-a\"><p>The island&#8217;s interior cuisine is just as rewarding. Arr\u00f2s brut is a rich meat-and-vegetable rice stew. Frito mallorqu\u00edn is fried lamb offal with peppers and fennel. 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