Learn all the details of The Best Tortilla: the potato omelette championship coming to Málaga this Friday

Málaga will become the epicenter of the Spanish omelette from this Friday 13th to Sunday 22nd of June. During these days, the Cruise Terminal of the Port of Málaga will host the first edition of the gastronomic festival The Best Tortilla, an event that will bring together the 15 best Spanish omelettes and promises to be one of the major culinary events of the year. The championship, which was already a success in its debut in Valencia, makes its first stop in Málaga before continuing its tour through other Spanish cities. The Cruise Terminal has recently hosted various championships of this kind, from gourmet burgers and smash to pizzas.

A national competition to crown the best Spanish omelette

The Best Tortilla was created with the goal of finding and rewarding the best Spanish omelette in Spain. For this purpose, the 15 most outstanding proposals in the country have been selected from hundreds of applications, evaluated by a committee of experts consisting of chefs, gastronomic critics, and specialists in this emblematic dish of Spanish cuisine. Málaga will be the first of eight cities to host this traveling event, which will also visit Barcelona, Castellón, Valencia, Alicante, Zaragoza, Murcia, and Madrid.

The championship is divided into two categories: classic Spanish omelette —following the traditional recipe— and gourmet omelette, which includes creative or signature versions with added ingredients like truffle, peppers, or sausages. All participants must use the same basic ingredients provided by the organization, including potatoes from the collaborating brand Meléndez. Among the confirmed proposals are prestigious restaurants and bars such as David Gelicook –last year's winner–, La Pichurrita, Sibarita, La Tortilla de Zabaleta, Amatxi, and the representative from Málaga, El Lagar de Verum.

Tastings, public voting, and live final

One of the festival's unique features is that the public will be the jury. Each visitor can cast their vote after trying the different omelettes available, through a digital voting system accessible via QR code on site. Thus, the decision of the winner will be a direct result of the public's experience.

The grand finale of the contest will be held on June 20th, where a professional jury consisting of chefs, specialized journalists, and industry personalities will award the title of best Spanish omelette of Spain 2025. It will be the highlight of a program that combines gastronomy, entertainment, and participation.

A gastronomic festival with a popular and festive atmosphere

During the ten days of the event, it will be open from 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM, with free admission. The space has been conditioned to accommodate outdoor bars, communal tables, shaded areas, and a stage where concerts, DJ sets, and performances by local artists will take place. The organization has opted for an inclusive and accessible atmosphere, far from culinary elitism, so that everyone—from gastronomy experts to simple enthusiasts—can enjoy the experience.

For now, the concerts on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th have been confirmed, featuring performances by Julia Medina and Ginés González, both at 6:30 PM.

In addition to selling by portions, there will be guided tastings, cooking workshops, and talks with chefs about the world of the Spanish omelette. There will also be gluten-free and vegetarian options, designed to reach all audiences. For now, it is possible to purchase tapas and drinks online in advance to avoid queues through their website. Prices range from 4.50 euros for the classic pincho to 5.50 for the gourmet.

Representation from all over Spain, with a Malaga flavor included

Among the participating omelettes are proposals from different parts of the country. Iconic recipes such as those from Casa Dani (Madrid), Juana La Loca (Barcelona), or Bar Néstor (San Sebastián), all recognized for their quality and reinterpretation of the Spanish classic, will be available to taste. Málaga will also be represented with local establishments that defend the traditional Andalusian flavor.

The arrival of The Best Tortilla consolidates Málaga as a national benchmark in gastronomic tourism. The event adds to a growing agenda, which has already featured highlights such as the Campero Fest and the Pizza Fest. The former, dedicated to the traditional Malaga sandwich, will take place on July 5th at the Málaga Forum, while the latter was held last May, with a wide participation of local pizzerias.