The Best Patatas Bravas In Barcelona Spain

While many bars in Barcelona offer patatas bravas on their menu, only a few of them take their deliciousness to the next level. We take you through the best places to sample this tasty Spanish dish at its finest.

Bar Tomás

Bar, Pub Grub, Spanish

Patatas bravas at Bar Tomás need very little introduction. They have been labeled ‘the best in Barcelona’ by countless news outlets for years, and they definitely live up to their reputation. It is hard to explain what exactly makes them so delicious, but something about their smooth texture and their nicely balanced sauce sends them to the top of our list.

Elsa & Fred

This gastrobar in the Born is a lovely spot to enjoy some of Barcelona’s best bravas. Their mild alioli sauce grants them some character while keeping them tame enough for those who cannot handle spicy food. Overall, an elegant and gastronomic take on this typical dish.

Moritz

Moritz lets you choose between Catalan or Spanish bravas, or as they call them ‘braves d’aquí’ (meaning from Catalonia) or ‘braves d’allà‘ (that is, from the other regions in Spain). The Catalan take on the bravas features some spicy alioli and the Spanish version sticks to the original salsa brava. Although they use very different sauces, they do have something in common: they are delicious!

Bohèmic

Restaurant, Spanish

This muted restaurant is an ideal choice for a dinner date and its bravas are to-die-for. Their peculiar sauce makes them stand out from any other patatas bravas out there. It is no wonder that the chef refuses to disclose the ingredients of his unique recipe.

Bacoa

Restaurant, Spanish

Bacoa is a quality ‘fast-food’ restaurant that has been making generous burgers with first-class ingredients since 2010. If you’re looking for a quick snack in an informal setting, their enormous potato wedges with their homemade sauce will keep you satisfied for hours.

About the author

Alison Moss

Alison is a PhD student in Aesthetics and Art Theory who is focusing her research on the definition of abstraction in contemporary art. As an avid reader, writer and art-lover she spends most of her time in libraries and museums, but she also thoroughly enjoys exploring the city’s hidden spots on the lookout for anything quirky and eccentric. Finding a dusty old knicknack in an antique fair or an outlandish sculpture at a flea market are simple joys that can make her day.