If you only eat one thing while here in Spain, be sure to make it a thick, gooey slice of tortilla de patatas.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With an ingredient list you can count on one hand that consists of mere pantry staples, the humble tortilla<\/em> is quite simple in comparison to some of the other fancy bites you’ll find here in San Sebastian. You might even wonder why, in a city full of experimental pintxos<\/a> and avant-garde Michelin-starred cuisine<\/a>, such a straightforward dish would be so noteworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the tortilla<\/em>‘s simplicity is exactly what makes it so delicious. If there were one dish that so perfectly exemplified what we love about Spanish cuisine\u2014fresh ingredients, uncomplicated cooking techniques, tastes like something your grandma would have made\u2014this is it. While we’ll never say no to a night out pintxos-bar hopping or a reservation at one of the city’s best restaurants, sometimes all we need is a nice, hearty helping of the best tortilla<\/em> in San Sebastian. Here’s where we get our fix\u2014and we think you’ll love these spots, too.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ciaboga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many visitors to Ciaboga<\/a> make their way there in order to try their famous platillo<\/em>: a dish of potatoes sprinkled with garlic, parsley, and a dash of paprika. But while we’re on the topic of potato-based goodness at this timeless spot in the city center, their tortilla de patatas<\/em> is also worth mentioning. In fact, in our book, it’s one of the best tortillas<\/em> in San Sebastian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can’t quite put our finger on what, exactly, makes Ciaboga’s tortilla<\/em> so delicious. Maybe it’s the local potatoes. Maybe it’s the mouthwatering caramelized onion. Or maybe it’s the touch of green pepper that gives it the slightest kick. Whatever it is, we’re happy to devour it by the slice. And if you can’t stick around to enjoy it at the bar itself, good news\u2014you can even order one to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n