Dates are wrapped in bacon in dátiles con bacon, a Spanish sweet-and-savory tapa.
The preparation pairs the soft sweetness of a date with the salty, fatty flavor of bacon. The wrapped fruit is baked, grilled, or fried until the bacon browns and the date warms through. Some versions include an almond or another filling, but the date remains the defining ingredient.
The Spanish name simply means “dates with bacon.” Similar bacon-wrapped fruit dishes exist in other cuisines, including the English-language preparation known as devils on horseback. That resemblance does not make the dishes identical, because recipes, names, and serving traditions differ.
This tapa illustrates a common Iberian flavor contrast: dried fruit and cured pork are used together in appetizers, stuffings, and festive dishes. Dátil means date in Spanish, while bacon is commonly called beicon in modern Spanish usage.