What Tortilla de papas is
Spanish-style potato omelette, served in thick wedges.
Tortilla de papas is listed as a dish in the Uruguay guide, where the index tags it mild and vegetarian. Treat those labels as a menu translation rather than the full picture. Portion size, garnish and cooking method change from one counter to the next, and so does the price.
Where to find Tortilla de papas
Tortilla de papas is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Uruguay. Start with busy markets and casual counters, where turnover keeps the food fresh.
The Uruguay guide also covers 7 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Tortilla de papas sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 9 food entries we track for Uruguay, 5 are budget, 3 are mid-range and 1 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 5 | Empanada, Tortilla de papas, Ensalada rusa |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 3 | Chivito, Milanesa, Pescado a la parrilla |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 1 | Asado |
Within this list, Tortilla de papas is one of 7 dish entries and 5 budget items; 3 items share the mild tag.
Dietary notes
- Vegetarian tag: the indexed dish contains no meat or fish, but confirm stock, sauces and cooking fats with the kitchen.
How to order it
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Uruguay items that make most sense alongside Tortilla de papas, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Uruguay items share the most tags with Tortilla de papas, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Tortilla de papas: common questions
What is Tortilla de papas?
Spanish-style potato omelette, served in thick wedges. It is listed in the TasteBridge Uruguay guide as a dish.
How much does Tortilla de papas cost in Uruguay?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Tortilla de papas vegetarian?
Tortilla de papas is tagged vegetarian in our data. That describes the dish, not every kitchen: ask about stock, fish sauce, lard or shared cooking surfaces if you need to be strict.
Where can I try Tortilla de papas?
Our index lists it across Uruguay, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Uruguay. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.