The Best Tortilla in Seville: 5 Bars You Need To Visit
“What’s the deal with that big yellow potato thing on the bar?”
This is a question jumps into your brain at the start of your trip to Seville. It certainly popped into my head when I went to my first
That wheel is tortilla. Specifically, it’s tortilla española (or a tortilla de patatas)—completely different from the wraps you make your tacos with.
It’s something you need to try when you visit Seville. But the problem? There’s a lot of bad tortilla out there. And to be honest, it’s hard to tell whether any particular tortilla is good or bad until it’s in your mouth.
So to save you time, stomach space, and tears shed over bad tortilla, I’ve put together my picks for the five best tortillas in Seville. But first…
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What is tortilla española?
There’s nothing quite as Spanish as the humble tortilla (it’s what the yellow in the Spanish flag represents).
It’s a super simple tapas dish that you’ll find all over the country, from rustic bars to Michelin-starred restaurants. And like all Spanish foods, the recipe changes by region, by city, and by grandmother!
At it’s most simple, a tortilla only has three ingredients: potatoes, eggs, and olive oil. (Those eggs are why you’ll also see Spanish tortilla called the Spanish potato omelette).
In Seville, the best tortillas are served in tall, cake-like wedges, perfectly suited to being held (and eaten) in one hand while standing at a busy bar. Other cities might like runnier, gooier tortillas, but this more cooked style just suits the Seville lifestyle b
Read more: Check out my super easy, 3-ingredient recipe for Spanish tortilla!
The Best Tortillas in Seville
So here they are, my 5 favourite tortillas de patatas in Seville. If you’re looking for something else to nibble on, why not check out my other picks for the best tapas in Seville?
Bar Santa Marta
Practical info:
- Address: Calle Angostillo, 2.
- Hours: 7am-12am, Monday-Saturday.
Bar Santa Marta is one of those classic, no-frills bars that you could only find in Spain.
Opened in 1978 by three brothers, the bar is in one of the cutest squares in the city. That turns out to have been a very lucky coincidence for the brothers, as in 1978 that square was just an ugly parking lot!
The food here is as authentically Andaluz as you can get, but their star dish is the tortilla. It’s constantly ranked as one of the best in town, and rumour has it that they cook up 30-40 of these things every day!
The secret behind this fantastic tortilla? It’s all in the olive oil. The kitchen here uses oil from the D.O. (appellation) of Estepa, in the province of Seville. The tortilla comes out golden and crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside, and good all over.
You’ll find that the service leaves a lot to be desired… but with a tortilla this good, no one seems to mind.
Read more: Check out my beginner’s 101 guide to Spanish olive oil.
En La Espero Te Esquina
Practical info:
- Address: Calle Corral del Rey, 10.
- Hours: 12pm-4:30pm and 8pm-12am, Tuesday-Saturday. 12pm-4:30pm on Sundays.
Down a narrow, winding lane in the Jewish Quarter, En La Espero Te Esquina is hard to find. It’s worth all the frantic map-tearing and swearing-at-your-GPS,
The bar was opened in 1959, and the walls are covered in memories of Seville’s festivals from the last 60 years.
You can get tortilla here in two ways: with
They’re both great, but I can’t resist a good whiskey sauce in Seville! This one is among the best I’ve tried, and tastes nutty, sweet, and with a nice hum of garlic. Against the soft potato of the tortilla, there’s no better tapa than this!
Read more: Try my super simple recipe for
José Luis
Practical info:
- Address: Plaza de Cuba, 3.
- Hours: 9am-12am, Monday to Sunday.
If you’re looking for a gooey, runny, juicy Madrid-style tortilla, Bar José Luis is your place to go.
This Madrid-based chain has one location in Seville, in the Los Remedios neighbourhood. They’re a classic stop-off for me when I’m in that part of town (which to be fair is rarely, except for the Feria season!).
The tortilla here is freshly made, gooey, and best eaten with a knife and fork!
La Antigua Abacería
Practical info:
- Address: Calle Pureza, 12.
- Hours: 12:30pm-4pm and 7:30pm-12am, Monday to Sunday.
La Antigua Abacería is an old-school style deli in the Triana neighbourhood of Seville. Aside from fantastic plates of acorn-fed Iberian ham and spreads of different Spanish cheeses, they do a kick-ass tortilla.
With a good dollop of creamy yet tart salmorejo on top, this tortilla is more full meal than simple tapas dish!
Uno de Delicias
Practical info:
- Address: Paseo de las Delicias, 1.
- Hours: 12pm-12am, Monday to Saturday & 12pm-4:30pm on Sundays.
Now, I’m not a fan of a lot of the bars and eateries that you find around the Puerta Jerez metro station. Just outside the old town, past the Alcázar, this area has some pretty tacky (and overpriced) bars. It’s also home to most of the fast-food chains; it’s impossible to not spot the neon colours of Dunkin’ Donuts, McDonald’s, Starbucks, and a very suspicious-looking Taco Bell.
But!
There are always a couple of diamonds in the rough. One of these is Uno de Delicias.
The tortilla here is pretty rustic and homemade, despite the more trendy look of the bar. The secret ingredient in any good tortilla de patatas is love, and this made-from-my-mother’s-recipe style comes well-stocked on that.
Pro-tip: go next door to Torch Coffee Roasters to try one of my picks for the best coffees in Seville!
Do you have a favourite bar to go to for tortilla in Seville? Let me know if I’ve missed it by leaving a comment below. And for all your other foodie needs, head to my ultimate guide to where to eat in Seville.