It all began when Lorena decided to revive a traditional Transylvanian recipe that her grandmother used to make regularly: plaxintas. "It is a dough that can be filled with anything," she explains. With this idea in mind, she invited several friends to her home and began experimenting with different combinations and fillings. That gathering marked the starting point of a project that, shortly afterward, would encourage her to take the leap and open her own business in Zaragoza. That was how Plaxinta first opened its doors on April 1.
A SIMPLE, NATURAL DOUGH FILLED WITH ALL KINDS OF INGREDIENTS
"The dough is the star here," Lorena says. "It is a simple, natural dough made with flour, water, yeast and my grandmother’s secret," she explains. At Plaxinta, the dough is prepared to order and cooked daily, following the family recipe. From there, the possibilities are almost endless, with fillings ranging from pulled pork and cold cuts to the most traditional combinations from Transylvania, as well as Lorena’s own creations.
Plaxinta first opened on April 1. Photo: Pilar Álvarez
Plaxintas are undoubtedly the establishment’s signature dish, and Lorena demonstrates this with the wide variety of combinations she offers. "It is a product that deserves to continue existing. The recipe was being lost, and this way we can bring it back," she says enthusiastically, proud to bring a piece of Transylvanian cuisine to the Aragonese capital. But Plaxinta’s offerings do not end there, as it also serves sweet options and soaked sponge cakes, ideal for those looking to put the sweetest finishing touch to their visit.
A BRUNCH THAT CROSSES BORDERS
"From the beginning, my idea was to create a café with brunch options, a place where people could sit down, enjoy a drink and try different flavors," Lorena explains. After all, handmade creations such as plaxintas take time, so this space invites customers to enjoy the experience without rushing, savoring every bite.
The dough is very simple and is made using a recipe from Lorena’s grandmother. Photo: Pilar Álvarez
Recently, Lorena has also taken her project to social media and even appeared on Transylvanian television, something that came as a complete surprise to her. Now, her goal is to continue promoting the project and ensure that more and more people from Zaragoza discover this little corner of Transylvania in the heart of the Aragonese capital.
