Sardines from Spain in olive oil Pack of 5

I was actually looking for Spanish sardines (the real one) and found this gem. A lot of brands use the term "Spanish" sardines but are actually made in another country. I consider them fakers. Matiz, so far, is the only brand that's actually from Spain so I'm delighted. At first, I wasn't sure about the taste whether I will ike it or not. But after reading some positive reviews here, I decided to give it a try. Well, I wasn't disappointed. The sardines are plump and taste wonderful (not too fishy at all). I lightly pan friend the sardines to heat them up and to give some texture on the skin. It's perfect with rice and fresh tomatoes on the side.

Excellent..a little pricey

These Matiz sardines are good. I bought them for myself and then sent a 5 pack to my mother. Mild and easy to eat. Great nutritional and healing benefits.

I have been scrounging around the internet for some time (sardines .com, for instance) in search of the finest canned sardines, and I have tasted at least 20-30 different brands. Some of my favorites were the french ones, especially those from Brittany, where one can find all manner of little stores with great selections of sardines and other canned fish. But these, which I first tasted in Europe, have a special "steaky" quality that I love -- dense, chewy texture that is deeply satisfying. Nothing mushy about these -- they may even remind you of a tuna steak. When you open the can, you will see that they are different from what most Americans are used to, as there are usually only three sardines to a can, and are twice as thick as those offered by, say, Bumble Bee. These sardines have power and substance! Eating these is about as close as you'll come to having grilled, fresh sardines in Basque Country with garlic and parsley (I am getting really hungry). Toast up that baguette, add a squirt of lemon, a dash of salt and pepper, and you've got all the lunch you could ever want -- especially when hiking or in a hurry. These sardines will never let you down. My wife, who is generally less enthusiastic about sardines than I am, is ready to wolf these. And of course it is important to remind everyone that these noble fish have a long shelf life. Buy lots of them now and use them to barter for gasoline, ammunition, water filters , propane, and whatever else you may need during the apocalypse/zombie invasion/economic collapse. But chances are you will just keep them for yourself. UPDATE: I live near a Costco, and noticed that they carried five-packs of Seasons sardines. Naturally, I bought enough to last most people for several decades, but I whacked through mine in about a month. They were good. And, at such a low price, I began to wonder if there really wasn't much difference between the Seasons brand and the Matiz. So I ordered five Matiz and put them alongside the Costco fish. There was no contest. The Seasons are fine, and inexpensive. But life is too short to eat OK sardines. Buy the best; buy Matiz -- there are none finer.

I am not, but any stretch of the imagination, a 'sardine connoisseur', but I've certainly eaten my share of them over the years. A great 'snack in a can' to pack along on a hiking or fishing trip. My first impression was the high quality and 'meatiness' of these sardines. Those who are used to American-style sardines are in for a pleasant surprise. Matiz are usually only 3 to a tin, but they're big, plump fish. And the taste is terrific. The only downside, and the reason for 4 stars instead of 5, is the price. Nearly $19 dollars (as of 7/16/16) for 5 tins of sardines is a bit much. On the plus side, you get what you pay for. Popular American brands (Chicken of the Sea, Port Clyde, etc.) measure out at 3.75 ounces, and nearly cooked into mush, while Matiz gives you over 4 ounces, and the fish have a firmer texture.