More than twenty restaurants in Huesca will feature chicken chilindrón on their menus from 24 July to 7 August. This traditional dish associated with the San Lorenzo festivities—which have been declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest—is being promoted by the Huesca Hospitality and Tourism Association, with the support of Bodega Sommos and Cadena SER–Radio Huesca.
For two weeks, some of Huesca’s leading restaurants will serve this dish, which is at its very best at this time of year, when its main ingredients—onion, tomato and pepper—are in season.
Pablo Villacampa, manager of the Huesca Hospitality and Tourism Association, explains: “We want to highlight the value of Huesca’s most iconic dish among local residents, for whom it is a symbol of identity, while also introducing it to visitors who come to discover our city during the summer. In addition, the initiative helps boost the hospitality sector in the weeks leading up to the San Lorenzo festivities, as part of the activities scheduled for the pre-festival period.”
Diego Mur, Marketing Director at Bodega Sommos, explains: “In order to respect the individual style of every hospitality venue, we wanted to offer two options: a more informal bar-style version paired with Sommos Roble, and the traditional recipe, which can be served as an à la carte dish or as part of a set menu, accompanied by Sommos Colección Merlot.”
The event is supported by Radio Huesca–Cadena SER as its media partner. More than a decade ago, the radio station launched a popular chicken chilindrón competition. Its format had to be changed during the pandemic, and it has since evolved into the current initiative.
The full list of participating establishments is available at https://bit.ly/chilindron2026. During the event, visitors to the city will be encouraged, through promotional materials available at the Huesca Tourist Office, to take part in prize draws and competitions for the chance to win experiences at Bodega Sommos or gift cases of wine from the Upper Aragon winery.
The chicken chilindrón event brings “The Taste That Heralds the Festivities” to the bars and restaurants of Huesca. It is a unique opportunity to enjoy this dish with family and friends, accompanied by the perfect wine pairing offered by Sommos wines. The initiative also has the institutional support of Huesca City Council, Aragón Tourism and the Government of Aragón.
