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Best Tortilla Española in New York

“Potato, egg, onion — and a civil war over whether the centre should run.”

Tortilla Española

What the real thing tastes like

Spain's national argument: potatoes poached slowly in olive oil, folded into beaten egg, and flipped in the pan. The poco hecha camp wants a molten centre that flows when cut; the cuajada camp wants it fully set. The onion question — con o sin cebolla — has ended actual friendships. Every bar's version is a stated position.

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Reviews declare allegiance before describing the food — runny versus set is announced like a party membership. The best-rated tortillas share one trait regardless of camp: potatoes poached in generous oil, never boiled, and reviewers can taste the shortcut instantly.

Order it here when it has

  • molten centre drama
  • olive oil richness
  • any-hour eating
  • pintxo perfection

Walk away when you see

  • dry when overcooked
  • debate never ends

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