The competition will take place from November 5 to 15 and will feature a total of 171 bars from Zaragoza and its province, competing for recognition as the best tapas venue. This edition also brings new developments, including a special mention for the best sweet tapa.
171 PARTICIPATING ESTABLISHMENTS
This edition breaks participation records, with the highest number of establishments registered to date. In total, 21 more bars than last year have joined this gastronomic initiative, which continues to grow year after year and establish itself as one of the major events on Zaragoza's culinary calendar.
A total of 171 establishments are taking part this edition. Photo: NE / Actualidad Media
The province of Zaragoza will also play a prominent role in this edition, with 32 establishments from different municipalities taking part. They include El Burgolés, in El Burgo de Ebro; Flash Alagón, in Alagón; and El Pozal, in Casetas. Cuarte de Huerva also stands out, with four participating venues, including Mediterranean Food, El Burladero de Cuarte and La Destilería de Capone.
In the city of Zaragoza, the competition extends across numerous neighborhoods, with nearly 140 participating establishments. From the city center and the Old Town, with well-known venues such as El Truco, to Actur and San José, where Taberna Matei is located. The gastronomic event will also reach Torrero, Valdespartera, Casablanca, Universidad, Miralbueno, Delicias, La Almozara and Parque Venecia, bringing tapas to virtually every corner of the Aragonese capital.
NEW AWARDS THIS EDITION
This new edition will retain the traditional awards contested by participating establishments, including best tapa, best original tapa and best Aragonese tapa, which will be selected by a professional jury. In addition, diners visiting the bars during the competition's ten days will also have a say and a vote in categories such as best gluten-free tapa, best bar counter and best service, among other awards.
There will be 30 finalists in total. Photo: NE / Actualidad Media
Among the new features of this 31st edition are two new awards: best sweet tapa and best UNESCO creative tapa (Zaragoza). To award the latter, specific criteria will be taken into account, including aesthetics, presentation, links to cultural heritage, artisan preparation and the use of local and seasonal ingredients.
