Name: Pata Negra
Address: Utrechtsestraat 124, 1017 VT Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Telephone: 020 422 6250
Price range: €€
Rating: 3.6

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According to Spain's denominación de origen rules and current regulations on jamón, the dry-cured jamón ibérico must be made from either pure breed Black Iberian pigs or cross-bred pigs at least 50% Black Iberian mixed only with Duroc pigs, the same restriction as required to keep official ibérico denomination on any Spanish pork meat product.

Jamón ibérico, especially the one labeled de bellota, has a smooth texture, rich, savoury taste, and regular marbling. The fat content is high

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Best described as little pockets with hot fillings; empanadas are crescent-shaped, flaky pastry dough pies found throughout Latin America that are easy to prepare, inexpensive, and convenient. The name of the dish stems from the Spanish empanar, which literally translates to covered with bread or breaded. Empanadas are likely to have originated from Galicia, Spain, where they were prepared as a portable and filling meal for working people, providing energy and nutrients needed for a day of hard labor. Baked and fried until golden, they are usually filled with a variety of spiced meats and vegetables, depending on regional preferences. In Mexico, cornmeal flour and minilla (a spicy combination of chilis, olives, capers, and shark meat) is the most popular filling. In Chile, it is clams, mussels, and scallops, and in Bolivia, the filling consists of potatoes and eggs - in spicy or mild versions of the dish. Spain is famous for its empanada gallega, filled with a stew-like combination of pork or tuna and peppers. However, Argentina is considered by many to be the best place for empanada lovers worldwide, and they can be found everywhere - from street-food carts and local bakeries to fancy restaurants. Argentinian empanadas are rarely (almost never) eaten for breakfast. There are also sweet varieties of the dish, filled with dulce de leche or fresh pineapple cubes. A true international dish in every sense of the word, empanadas are so popular that there is even a Latin American Empanada Festival, celebrated each September in the Tucum&aacute;n province in Argentina.

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Patatas Bravas, often simply called 'bravas', are one of the most quintessential and beloved tapas dishes in Spain, found in virtually every bar and restaurant from Madrid to Barcelona. At its most basic, the dish consists of white potatoes that have been cut into irregular cubes of about 2 centimeters, then fried in oil and served warm with a spicy sauce. The name translates to 'brave potatoes' or 'fierce potatoes', a nod to the fiery kick of the sauce, which is a departure from the generally mild palate of traditional Spanish cuisine.

The preparation of the potatoes is key to the dish's texture. They are typically fried twice: first at a lower temperature to cook them through until soft and tender on the inside, and then again at a higher temperature to achieve a golden, crispy exterior. This double-frying technique ensures that each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a fluffy, pillowy center.

The sauce, or 'salsa brava', varies significantly by region and chef. In Madrid, it is traditionally made with a base of tomato and vinegar, seasoned with pimentón (paprika)—both sweet and hot—to give it its characteristic red color and smoky, spicy flavor. In Catalonia and Valencia, the sauce is often accompanied by or mixed with allioli (garlic mayonnaise), adding a creamy, garlicky dimension that balances the heat.

Patatas Bravas are the ultimate social food, meant to be shared with friends alongside a caña (small draft beer) or a glass of vermouth. They are inexpensive, comforting, and deeply rooted in Spanish social culture.

Patatas bravas

Patatas Bravas, often simply called 'bravas', are one of the most quintessential and beloved tapas dishes in Spain, found in virtually every bar and restaurant from Madrid to Barcelona. At its most basic, the dish consists of white potatoes that have been cut into irregular cubes of about 2 centimeters, then fried in oil and served warm with a spicy sauce. The name translates to 'brave potatoes' or 'fierce potatoes', a nod to the fiery kick of the sauce, which is a departure from the generally mild palate of traditional Spanish cuisine.

The preparation of the potatoes is key to the dish's texture. They are typically fried twice: first at a lower temperature to cook them through until soft and tender on the inside, and then again at a higher temperature to achieve a golden, crispy exterior. This double-frying technique ensures that each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a fluffy, pillowy center.

The sauce, or 'salsa brava', varies significantly by region and chef. In Madrid, it is traditionally made with a base of tomato and vinegar, seasoned with pimentón (paprika)—both sweet and hot—to give it its characteristic red color and smoky, spicy flavor. In Catalonia and Valencia, the sauce is often accompanied by or mixed with allioli (garlic mayonnaise), adding a creamy, garlicky dimension that balances the heat. Some purists argue that tomatoes have no place in a true salsa brava, insisting instead on a flour-thickened broth colored with paprika, while others embrace the tomato base.

Patatas Bravas are the ultimate social food, meant to be shared with friends alongside a caña (small draft beer) or a glass of vermouth. They are inexpensive, comforting, and deeply rooted in Spanish social culture, representing the joy of gathering, sharing, and enjoying life's simple pleasures.

Nothing special. Just a fried potatoes with hot sauce. They could have cook it with butter, some thyme and garlic. Take it sauce out pls

Nicely cooked. Served hot. They were a bit slow.

They are serving it hot with head and tail. Nice but i had better. 

Meat empanadas with spicy taste. Pickles inside. Nice black pepper touch.

I didn’t like the taste of bread too much oil. Relatively small compared to other empanada i have eaten so far.

Really nice cold cuts. Freshly cut from the leg and goes really well with beer. Fat and meat ratio is nice, smells nice.

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