Patatas Bravas exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Patatas Bravas made with real commitment to smoked paprika and technique. The briny and complex result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

Spanish eating culture centres on long social meals rather than quick eating. The a pintxos bar in San Sebastián was exactly right for this kind of eating. Estrella Damm beer was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.