One of the most traditional dishes in Spain is tortilla de patatas (potato omelette), a recipe that is made in every home and which usually reigns supreme in bars and restaurants, having become a reason for pilgrimage in some cases.

On the Ribera del Duero Wine Route, there are some establishments that offer customers real gastronomic treasures in the form of omelettes. You can find them with just potato, with potato and onion, with black pudding, with chorizo, with courgette… there is no limit to creativity when it comes to this delicacy.

Who wouldn’t like a good potato omelette?

Mesón El Viso

The omelette at Mesón El Viso, located in Gumiel de Mercado (Burgos), is an award-winning omelette. It was the best potato omelette in Burgos and was ranked among the best in Spain. It is a local favourite and is perfect for those who like it rare. In short, it is an obligatory stop on the Route.

By the way, the omelette that Javier, the chef from El Viso, has entered in this year’s competition has sweetbreads and kidneys and is delicious. A touch of originality that gives it a unique flavour.

Hotel Rural Las Baronas

Another of the best-rated tortillas in the area is the one belonging to the Hotel Rural Las Baronas. We are going to Santa Cruz de la Salceda (Burgos) to try this delicacy, which was also one of the most acclaimed in the Burgos competition.

A classic omelette that is reminiscent of the taste of those made at home and is perfect to accompany a coffee, a glass of wine or whatever you need.

New Coto

The Nuevo Coto restaurant has an incredible omelette. It is highly recommended and leaves an impression when you try it. It is really juicy and feels very balanced when you try it.

Located in Aranda de Duero (Burgos), this restaurant is perfect to enjoy at any time of the day, one more reason why their tortilla de patatas are such a hit.

AF Pesquera

We went to Peñafiel (Valladolid) to enter the Taberna La Perla of the Hotel AF Pesquera, which has a wide variety of dishes, portions and pinchos, perfect for enjoying one of the most highly valued styles of cuisine in our country. Among the wide range of dishes on offer at this restaurant, we find, of course, tortilla de patatas (potato omelette).

In addition to its delicious omelette, you can find other popular tapas such as ham and boletus croquettes, gourmet hamburgers and cheeses.

Hotel V Ciudad and El Ventorro

Another omelette you can’t miss if you come to the Ribera del Duero Wine Route is the one they make at both the V Ciudad and El Ventorro. In addition, in the latter you can find variations with other ingredients such as black pudding.

Whether you are passing through or you want to discover the area, these two places, located in Aranda de Duero (Burgos), are an obligatory stop to try the omelette.

El Lagar de Isilla

In the heart of Calle Isilla, in the centre of Aranda de Duero (Burgos), we find El Lagar de Isilla, a place known, among other things, for its incredible pinchos at the bar. Of course, they also have their own potato omelette, perfect to accompany any of the wines on their extensive wine list.

If you visit, don’t forget that you can go down to their underground cellar and discover more about the tradition of Ribera del Duero.

Tudanca

Whether you are passing through on the road or you are there to enjoy its magnificent spa, Tudanca, in Fuentespina (Burgos), is one of those places that will surprise you gastronomically. What makes their potato omelette unique is that it is prepared in the traditional style, with a juicy texture and well cooked on the outside, but tender on the inside.

And to round off your visit, don’t leave without having something sweet from the patisserie that you’ll love. Cakes, tarts, tea cakes… everything is delicious.

Hotel Montermoso

Another of the award-winning omelettes, in Aranda de Duero (Burgos), is that of the Hotel Montermoso, which at the time was the best with black pudding in Burgos and was one of the finalists in the national competition. These titles make this restaurant an obligatory stop on the route to the best tortilla de patatas in the area.

Restaurant Aitana

We continue in Aranda de Duero (Burgos), to try the omelette of the Aitana restaurant, another of the delights offered by this incredible establishment which is, without a doubt, the perfect place to have lunch or dinner in the town. If you are looking to enjoy the local gastronomy with an innovative touch, Aitana is an excellent option.

Once again, this is a traditional omelette that is part of a cuisine that always seeks a touch of innovation based on its origins.

Arzuaga

In addition to its Michelin-starred restaurant, Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro has another more classic gastronomic offer that can be enjoyed both in its bar and in its traditional restaurant.

This winery, which is located in Quintanilla de Onésimo (Valladolid), offers traditional potato omelettes, as well as options with chorizo and courgette.