, or "menu of the day", is a

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or served by Spanish restaurants during

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lunch, one of the largest meals of the day in Spain. It is known for being economical and large. Spanish people will typically eat five meals a day, the midday meal being the largest when the is served. Spanish restaurants will serve typically between 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. This is a cheap, economic meal, typically with good food. Besides the , the restaurant will offer a , a full menu with individual courses to pick and mix

à la carte In restaurants, ''à la carte'' (; ; ) is the practice of ordering individual dishes from a menu in a restaurant, as opposed to ''table d'hôte'', where a set menu is offered. It is an early 19th century loan from French meaning "according to ...

. The courses in the will be present among those in the , but the individual prices add up beyond the total price. is traditionally a three-course meal, starting with a , or "first plate", mostly vegetable-based, followed by the , or "second plate" (usually meat or fish) and finished with a , or dessert. The is typically a large meal, with a good price considering the amount of food. The cost ranges from 8 to 14 euros. The is likely to change daily. The type of food served varies with what local produce is available and with the seasons. It is usually advertised outside the premises. Upmarket restaurants may serve a ("executive menu") with more luxurious courses and a higher price.

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