Is there anything more classic than a good plate of patatas bravas? That Spanish tapa par excellence that characterizes us so much to the rest of the world and that we love to accompany with a cold beer. Their origin is disputed, as is their way of cooking or serving them.
With the passing of time the methods of production have been changed, and each chef has decided to add a personal touch to the dish, which is why it is difficult to precisely define which are the most authentic. Here you have our favorites, after an intense route through the bars and restaurants of Barcelona. It would have been impossible to decide which was the best, so we invite you to try them all and make your choice.
Although we spoke a moment ago of the evolution of this fantastic tapa and its different versions throughout time, Bar Tomas stays true to it’s history. Here time does not pass, since 1919 this awesome Barcelona bar continues to offer the same bravas of a lifetime.
A plate of old-time bravas, but 100% “Made in Spain”. The friendly treatment of the well-known waiters, the old-fashioned bar style, the home-made sauce with a spicy touch and the style of cooking the potatoes earn this bar the prize of being among the best bravas in Barcelona. If you look for the word bravas in the dictionary, Bar Tomás should be shown. Definitely worth going here and trying them yourself.
This winery located to the north of the Sants district and famous for its sandwiches, creates its own version of bravas. A legacy winery of more than 50 years that offers all kinds of tapas and good wine.
Tradition and good food in a small place that surprises us with its innovative concept of bravas served in a small earthenware pot. A tapa integrated in the menu by popular request, which incorporates a spicy chipotle sauce, some spicy paprika and rosemary sprinkled on top. The potatoes are fried with skin, which gives it a different texture. A variation that makes them special.
Located in the heart of the Raval, this cosmopolitan and diverse wine bar is surprising because of its inexpensive menu of pastas and tapas. Famous in the neighborhood for its international atmosphere and its cocktails, accompanied by a special soundtrack that calls to the revelry.
Their immense plate of fried bravas in squares, as the traditional recipe indicates, come accompanied by a homemade pink sauce and decorated with a little spicy paprika on top. The best of all is to enjoy a good plate of bravas while basking in the sun at of the tables on the terrace, immersed in the daily life of the neighborhood.
The tapas bar par excellence of the Born district of Barcelona, and one of the best local bars in the city of Barcelona. The kind treatment, a perfectly balanced menu and their way of seeing the kitchen have placed it among the places most loved by tourists and locals when it comes to snacking.
The menu is a masterpiece and if we have to talk about the bravas, they are a must. With a delicate texture, they have a roasted layer on the outside but are tender on the inside. Perfectly prepared they incorporate a homemade tomato sauce and a homemade aioli with a touch of paprika oil. If you haven’t been the Bar del Pla, this is the perfect occasion to taste one of the best bravas in Barcelona.
This restaurant, located in the Gothic quarter and very close to Las Ramblas, stands out for having a menu that is totally suitable for celiacs and lactose intolerants. Inspired by a gastronomy from Northern Italy, the idea of creating a unique and innovative synergy between Catalan and Italian cuisine was born.
This gastronomic fusion is shown in the plate “The bravas who dreamed to be potatoes”. There is little we can say about these peculiar bravas, only that you have to go to test them and to try to guess what they’re made of. We assure you that the homemade tomato sauce is made with a garlic and onion sauce with three types of chili, one of which is smoked. In addition, it incorporates a soft aioli sauce with one part raw garlic and three parts cooked garlic. All this along with a touch of chili oil to enhance the flavor.
They will not leave you disappointed. Go and let yourself be surprised!
Text: Alejandro Moneva
Photos: Anel González
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