The 27th Edition of the Zaragoza and Province Tapas Competition was officially presented yesterday at the Pablo Gargallo Museum courtyard in Zaragoza.
The event featured speeches from:
- Carmen Urbano Gómez, Director General of Agri-Food Promotion and Innovation
- Gloria Pérez García, Director General of Tourism, both representing the Government of Aragón
- José María Marteles Gracia, President of the Professional Association of Café and Bar Entrepreneurs of Zaragoza and Province, the organizing entity
- Sara Fernández Escuer, Deputy Mayor and Councilor for Tourism, Culture, and External Projection, who hosted the event
Also in attendance were representatives from Coca-Cola, Cervezas Ámbar, TGT, and Grandes Vinos y Viñedos as sponsors, along with Makro, Ricma, Caja Rural de Aragón, and Dr. Schär as event collaborators.
A Return to Tradition in November
After the 26th edition was exceptionally held in September 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions, the competition returns to its traditional month of November.
This year, the competition has two main objectives:
1️⃣ Showcasing the talent and creativity of Zaragoza’s hospitality sector
2️⃣ Boosting local consumption amid economic uncertainty
To incentivize participation, the first 40,000 purchases will come with a scratch card, offering chances to win:
🎁 Coca-Cola product bundles
🎁 Ambar Especial beer bundles
🎁 Tours of the Zaragozana brewery
🎁 TGT cheese product bundles
🎁 Cooking courses at the Café and Bar Training Center of Zaragoza and Province
Additionally, tourists and locals can collect a “passport” from participating establishments or Tourism Offices in Plaza de España and Plaza del Pilar. By visiting at least one bar in each district, they can win wine bundles from “Grandes Vinos y Viñedos”.
Dates, Participants, and Routes
📅 When? November 3 – 13, 2022
🍽️ Where? 90 participating establishments
🍢 How many tapas? More than 120 unique creations
💰 Cost? €3.50 per tapa (includes a drink)
The competition is structured into district-based routes, making it easy for visitors to explore Zaragoza’s rich culinary scene. The routes are:
📍 Casco Histórico
📍 Centro
📍 Las Fuentes / San José / Torrero
📍 Universidad / Casablanca / Valdespartera
📍 Margen Izquierda
📍 Delicias / Almozara / Casetas
📍 Province
Participants can find the routes online at the official competition website or in the 60,000 printed maps available in participating bars and tourism offices.
The Final Showdown: Best Tapas of 2022
After two rounds of selection—district jury and then semifinal jury—the best tapas will compete in a grand final on November 28, 2022.
The final jury, composed of Michelin-starred chefs from Aragón, will award distinctions in four categories:
🥇 Best Tapa of Zaragoza 2022
🥈 Most Original Tapa
🥉 Best Aragonese Tapa (“Aragón Alimentos Nobles”)
🏅 Best Mediterranean Tapa
Additionally, the general public will have the power to vote for the People’s Choice Tapa 🏆 by scanning a QR code found on maps and the competition website.
A Celebration of Zaragoza’s Tapas Culture
This prestigious event not only honors the creativity of local chefs but also promotes tourism, supports local businesses, and reinforces Zaragoza’s position as a top-tier culinary destination.
If you love tapas, this is an event you can’t miss! 🌟🥂🔥
