OUR 3 FAVORITE PLACES TO EAT TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA IN MADRID
From the north to the south, the Spanish tortilla, or tortilla de patatas, is a classic dish found all over Spain. There is nothing so simple and tasty: low-temperature deep-fried potatoes, olive oil, minced onion, whipped eggs, and salt. It’s an easy recipe when you know how. But where are the best places to eat tortilla española in Madrid? The following 5 bars and taverns have been cooking delicious tortilla española for years. We tried their versions for you and this is the Food Lover Tour tortilla de patatas ranking in Madrid.
Juana la Loca
Reinventing this traditional recipe is not something that is effortless. In this modern ‘pintxos’ bar they do it perfectly. Caramelized potatoes make a sweet and delicious thick omelette. In the Latina neighborhood near downtown, Juana la Loca bar is usually crowded with people of all ages. We suggest you try their juicy tortilla española with a caña, a glass of ice-cold draft beer.
Address: Calle de Recoletos 10
Casa Dani
Every morning at 6.30 for more than 25 years, the old stoves begin to work in Casa Dani, located inside Mercado de la Paz, in the Salamanca district. At 7.00 o’clock, the first tortillas de patatas are ready. They sell more than 200 Spanish omelettes every day, take away included, and more than 300 on Fridays.
Their secret is the glazed onion in the mix and the highest quality ingredients bought daily from the market on their doorstop. This family-owned business guarantees a great experience.
Address: Inside Mercado de la Paz (Ayala, 28)
Read also: The Best Places to Eat in Madrid on a Backpacker’s Budget
Bodegas La Ardosa
This 19th century spot is a well-preserved old-timer and true gem, owned by the same family since 1892. This historical tavern was the first Spanish Pilsen Urkell beer dealer.
They’ve stayed true to their original tortilla de patatas recipe. Julienne onions, 3 millimeter thick potatoes, all deep fried in extra virgin olive oil for 30 minutes, then they drain the oil and add the whipped eggs. The mix is finally fried for half a minute on each side and ‘voila!’ They obtain the most creeeeeeeamy, awesome, delicious, and tasty Spanish omelette. A must!They also offer craft vermouth, for a high-quality traditional pairing.
Address: Colón, 13
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