Breakfast . Typically, breakfast is made up of a glass of café au lait ( café con leche ) or cocoa, apastry or toasts with butter and jam or olive oil. Many people have a quick coffee at home and then have something else at a bar or café. Freshly squeezed orange juice is common for breakfast. Most Spaniards take a mid-morning break to get some strength back until lunchtime, which is a bit later in Spain than in the rest of Europe. This second break is usually for café au lait and something light to snack. Although it depends on the regions and activity, we can say that breakfast at home is normally between 7:00 and 8:00.

Lunch . This is the main meal of the day. Lunch is usually between 1:30 pm and 4:00 pm. During these hours, all restaurants, bars and cafés offer food. The most common meal is a “day's menu” ( menú del día ), which includes several possibilities for a first and second course choice plus dessert. Bread and drinks are usually included for a fixed price.
Depending on the season and the region one happens to be in, dishes may be heavier or lighter; whatever the case, meals are usually have enough nutrition to go on with work. Contrary to what most people around the world think, Spaniards do not take a nap after lunch.

Dinner . Dinner is not as important in Spain as it is in other countries; it is considered a minor meal. Dinner hours usually range between 9:30 pm to 11:00. In many cases, particularly in the summer or on weekends, dinner is normally eaten at a bar or restaurant. People order tapas or raciones (larger portions) and “peck” from these less abundant but energy-giving dishes—an alternative to the typical dinner.