🇪🇸Spain · Restaurant (Counter Service)
How much to tip at a counter-service restaurant in Spain (2026 Guide)
OptionalCash preferred
Not expected; loose change if you wish
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Cultural notes
At counter-only spots — bocadillería, fast-casual menús, panadería with hot food — Spaniards pay the listed price and leave. A tip jar by the register is occasionally present; drop in your coin change if the food or service was a standout. No expectation otherwise.
Frequently asked questions
Should I tip for a takeaway bocadillo?
No tipping needed. Pay and go.
What if I sit at a tiny barra to eat?
Barra (counter) eating is treated like takeaway; rounding up is generous, no tip is fine.
Tipping other services in Spain
- Sit-down restaurantRound up or leave €1–5; up to 5–10% at upscale restaurants
- CaféNo tip needed; leave loose change (€0.20–0.50) if you wish
- BarNo tip at standing bars; €1–2 per cocktail at craft cocktail bars
- Housekeeping€1–2 per day
- Porter€1–2 per bag
- Concierge€2 for routine bookings; €5–10 for difficult arrangements
- TaxiRound up to nearest €1; ~5–10% for long airport runs
- RideshareNot expected; in-app tip optional
- Food delivery€1–2 in cash or via app
- Grocery delivery€2–5 cash, more for large orders
- HairdresserNot customary; €1–3 if you wish
- SpaNot customary; ~10% or €5–10 at upscale spas
- Tour guide€5–10 per person half-day; €10+ full-day; €10–15 for free walking tours
- Tattoo artistNot customary; €10–20 or ~10% for great work
- Valet€2–5 per car retrieval
- Airport baggage€1–2 per bag if a porter assists
- Busker€0.50–2 in the case or hat
- MoversNot customary; €10–20 per mover for a tough job
- TradespersonNot customary; quoted invoice is final
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Last verified: · Sources: splendidlyspain.com, cataloniahotels.com