The sixth edition of the Morcilla Route in León closed on Monday, marking another successful year in terms of participation and consumption. This event has become one of the city's most representative gastronomic occasions.
The awards ceremony was held at the Mercado del Conde Luna, bringing together participating establishments, local authorities, and sponsors.
longer edition with increased participation
Organised by the León Hospitality and Tourism Business Association in collaboration with the León City Council, this year's Morcilla Route was the longest to date, running from 25 September to 18 October. A total of 21 establishments participated, surpassing previous editions, and 9,100 tapas were sold, which is 1,000 more than in 2025. The public served as judges, submitting 588 valid voting cards compared to 431 in the fifth edition.
awards for traditional and innovative morcilla
After two hours of counting votes, the popular jury announced the winners:
- Best Traditional Morcilla: Lumbre with its cannoli filled with morcilla cream and apple compote.
- Best Innovative Morcilla: Delirios y Tapas with a morcilla royal, faux strudel, and raspberry.
The participating establishments included Casa Txiki, Becook Canalla, Calecho, Leña al Mono, Los Álamos, Umamy Gastrobar, Mamá Tere, Restaurante Pico Pico, Bar Altar, La Francachela, Marcela Brasa y Vinos, Póker, Restaurante Delirios y Tapas, Bar Alameda JS, London, Ferecor el Bar, Migas Gallegas, Taberna Los Cazurros, Bar Colibrín, and Lumbre.
The event was attended by Mercedes Escudero, the Councillor for Education, Tourism, and Equality, and Camino Orejas, the Councillor for Commerce, Consumption, and Festivals, who highlighted the importance of valuing “one of the most representative and traditional products of our land.” Representatives from Ademar, Vile la Finca, and Cerveza El Águila, sponsors of the route, were also present. The initiative aims to elevate a traditional tapa into a gastronomic reference, showcasing the quality of León's products and the creativity of local hospitality professionals.
The León Hospitality Association celebrates the sustained growth of the Morcilla Route, which year after year increases participation, consumption, and visibility, reinforcing the role of local hospitality as a cultural, tourist, and economic driver for the city.
