In Spanish tapas cuisine, what is the name of marinated pork served on a skewer and grilled?

In Spanish tapas cuisine, marinated pork served on a skewer and grilled is called pinchos morunos.

The dish consists of small pieces of meat threaded onto a skewer and seasoned before grilling. Pork is especially common in Spain, although related preparations can use other meats. Typical marinades and spice mixtures vary, but cumin, paprika, garlic, and oregano are often associated with the dish.

The word pincho comes from pinchar, “to prick” or “to pierce,” describing food held on a skewer. Moruno means “Moorish,” reflecting the dish’s association with North African and Andalusian flavor ideas rather than proving that one medieval recipe survived unchanged.

Pinchos morunos are often served as a tapa or as a small bar snack. They differ from a simple brocheta because the Spanish name highlights the seasoned, Moorish-style preparation, not merely the fact that meat is skewered.