WIKITortilla Vol.1: Tortilla de Patatas at Málaga Tapas (Glasgow)

Tortilla de Patatas... Spain’s beloved omelette, cooked to perfection at Málaga Tapas, Glasgow.

Tortilla de Patatas, A true Andalusian surprise in Glasgow’s West End

We tried the Spanish omelette (Tortilla de Patatas) at Málaga Tapas, a cosy Spanish restaurant full of charm and flavour in the heart of Glasgow’s West End.

And guess what? It tasted just like home, a real hidden gem for anyone looking for authentic Spanish food in Glasgow.

Restaurant Facts:

Restaurant: Málaga Tapas West End

Address: 144 Park Rd, G49HB Glasgow (West End)

Chef: Pedro, a true old-school Spanish chef with plenty of stories to tell

Date of tasting: 23/10/2025

Price per portion: £5.50

Size / format: Pincho (slice). Good size, nice value for price.

The Tasting Experience

We actually showed up unannounced, but the manager, Rolando, recognised us right away and called Chef Pedro over. That turned into something special, we had the opportunity to watch him cooking the tortilla de patatas right in front of us, with the kind of care and passion that you can’t fake.

At Málaga Tapas, they cook their tortilla fresh every day, and only when it’s ordered. That means what you get is always homemade, freshly made, and full of flavour, no shortcuts!!!

 WIKITortilla Tasting Sheet

Criteria	Description	Score
Egg flavour	Fresh, clean taste	8
Potato flavour	Sweet, well-cooked	10
Colour & cooking	Golden and evenly cooked	9
Salt level	Balanced seasoning	9
Texture & juiciness	Creamy oil, no greasy taste	9
Aroma	Inviting, no burnt smell	10
Temperature	Perfectly warm	10
Harmony of flavours	Balanced between egg, potato & oil	9
Overall impression	Crafted with emotion and love	10

Total: 84 / 90

Final rating: 9.3 / 10

Tortilla de Patatas at Málaga Tapas, Glasgow, golden, fluffy, and perfectly paired with a classic Vichy Catalan.

Personal Review

What I loved most about this tortilla is that it doesn’t try to be fancy, it simply respects the tradition, exactly like my grandmother did it. Chef Pedro cooks like someone who’s been doing it for years, no rush, no tricks, just confidence and heart.

The texture is creamy but not runny, the potato tastes sweet and real, and the balance with the egg is just perfect, the smell reminded me of my childhood... to the things made properly at home, it brought life to the tortilla.

Watching him make it felt almost hypnotic, a reminder of how beautiful simple food can be when it’s done with love.

This tortilla is a must-try.It fully deserves a spot on our WikiTortilla UK map, and honestly, Málaga Tapas West End is worth a visit even beyond the tortilla.

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