i think you're missing that the entire point of "tapas" restaurants is to rip you off in the first place.
"how can we get someone to pay for their entire meal as appetizers?"
some MBA student got a good grade for that one
"how can we get someone to pay for their entire meal as appetizers?"
some MBA student got a good grade for that one
Speaking from experience, a meal at a good, appropriately-priced tapas place should cost the same or slightly less than a meal at a regular three-course restaurant, and should offer what seems like an endless stream of food!