Patatas bravas (, also called patatas a la brava or papas bravas, all meaning "spicy potatoes") is a dish native to Spain. It typically consists of white potatoes that have been cut into -wide cubes, then fried in oil and served warm with one or several spicy sauces (such as mayonnaise, tomato sauce or aioli). The dish is commonly served in restaurants and bars throughout Spain as a variety of tapa.
Consumption
Patatas bravas are served in bars in servings that contain approximately a quarter kilo of potato. It is frequently consumed as part of tapas.
The same sauce is sometimes served over mussels. This dish is known as mejillones en salsa brava.