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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. 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.

Patatas bravas

Bar La Campana

Patatesi beğendim sosu da güzeldi haşlanmış patatese benziyor ama kızartma gibi bir çıtırlığı var lezzetli ama 6 euroluk bir ürün olmadığı ortada

Elongated, crispy, crunchy and intensely fragrant, churros consist of deep-fried yeast dough encrusted with sugar. Although some may argue against consuming these sweet treats, warning others about the dangerous effects of sugar and fat on human bodies, the popularity of churros throughout the world doesn't seem to wane. Originally invented by Spanish shepherds who could easily cook them in a pan over an open fire, today these unusually shaped, cinnamon sugar sprinkled twists are most commonly eaten in Spain and Latin America as a hot breakfast food, accompanied by a strong cup of coffee or a cup of thick hot chocolate. Their characteristical shape is achieved by pressing the dough through plastic tubes so it emerges on the other side in thin, ridged ropes. Although churros are a Madrid specialty, the ones found in Seville are often praised because they differ in a lighter and more delicate texture. In Cuba, they may be filled with guava, in Mexico with dulce de leche, and in Uruguay with cheese. Regardless of the varieties, churros are an indulgence that must be tried at least once.

Churros

Chocolatería San Ginés

Çuros ve çikolata ayrı olarak satılıyor ikisini beraber alınca 6 euro civarı bir fiyata geliyor tamamen overrated bir ürün çuros kızarmış tuzlu bişi gibi çikolata da erimiş normal çikolataydı bir olayı yok fazla abartıldığını düşünüyorum

A quintessential American food, burger evolved from the German Deutsches beefsteak, according to the New York Times food critic Mimi Sheraton. Its other name (hamburger) is a result of the fact that many German immigrants originally came from the port of Hamburg. Burger is a succulent dish consisting of, ideally, medium-rare seared beef patties tucked in fresh, lightly toasted buns, accompanied by onion slices and ketchup or Dijon mustard. Of course, there is a variety of other condiments and vegetables such as salad greens and tomatoes, but they tend to turn the meat cold, according to Mrs. Sheraton. If cheese is added, it should be mozzarella, Gruyere or Cheddar, slightly melting and mildly pungent. It is yet unclear who first thought to encase the beef patties with buns. Giovanni Ballarini, a food historian, says that the immigrants were given grilled meat between sliced of bread, so there would be no plates involved, and no water was wasted for washing the dishes. Hannah Glasse first mentioned a Hamburg "sausage" in her 1747 cookbook The Art of Cookery, Made Plain and Easy, defining it as a chopped mixture of beef and spices that should be served with toast. Or maybe it was Charlie Nagreen, a meatball seller from Wisconsin, who, in 1885, decided to put meatballs between bread so the consumers could eat them while walking at a country fair where he worked. Today, toppings and accompaniments vary from region to region, but for an original version one should visit Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, serving the burgers since 1900, and claiming to be the oldest burger joint in the United States. Whatever the theories about the origin of burgers may be, and there are a lot of them, it is a convenient, simple and hearty meal that most meat lovers will gladly indulge in.

Burger

La Cerda de Chueca

“Princess Burger”

Pull pork burger with goat cheese, the bread was not good, it was cool and the cheese flavor was too much.

It came with sweet potato but it was to salty

Rank	Place	Top dish	Reviews	Score
1	Bar La Campana C. de Botoneras, 6, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain 1 review Top dish: Patatas bravas	Patatas bravas	1	7.04
2	Chocolatería San Ginés Pasadizo de San Ginés, 5, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain 1 review Top dish: Churros	Churros	1	5.21
3	La Cerda de Chueca C. de Barbieri, 15, centro, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain 1 review Top dish: Burger	Burger	1	4.17

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