Nothing unites — and divides — fans of Portuguese sweets than their famous custard tart, the pastel de nata, with each local bakery offering its own spin on the dessert staple. If you know, you know.

Pro Tip: Order pasteis de nata when you want more than one pastel de nata. Or, just call them natas. We use both plural versions in this guide. Eating Pasteis de Nata in Lisbon We became pastel de ...