Five eateries representing the Vega Baja region have confirmed their menus for the returning Menjars de la Terra, and each venue hopes to make a striking impression with special, celebratory offers.
From February 20 to 24, a regional culinary tour unfolds from Monday to Friday, moving from one restaurant to another. The agenda kicks off on Monday the 20th at El Jardín, located in the Meridional Hotel in Guardamar. On Tuesday the 21st, the journey continues to La Herradura in Los Montesinos. Wednesday the 22nd brings guests to El Buey in Almoradí, followed by D’Davinia on Thursday the 23rd. The finale lands on Friday the 24th at Restaurant Martínez in El Casino (Orihuela) and at Barlovento in Torrevieja.
“Menjars de la Terra” selects five Vega Baja restaurants to showcase their region
The INFORMACIÓN newspaper has curated this year’s Menjars de la Terra with a refreshed format. The return, backed by Diputación, sees a weeklong tour across the province’s towns, inviting residents and visitors to savor a different restaurant each day from Monday through Friday. The event features collaboration with Denominations of Origin Regulatory Councils, underscoring a commitment to promoting Alicante’s local products.
In Vega Baja, the dining week centers on the artichoke kitchen, and every menu highlights at least one signature dish from this emblematic ingredient. The conferences remain open to the public, offering a rare chance to immerse oneself in provincial culinary traditions—simply discover the restaurant that appeals and secure a table. The experience blends gastronomy with light entertainment and a festive atmosphere.
Menus from the Vega Baja area
beginnings:
Cake with Tonyina.
A home-made Alicante savory salad.
Shrimp ceviche with leche de tigre de ñora and crispy sweet potato.
Artichokes, beets and roasted almonds.
Bread service.
MAIN COURSE:
Cuttlefish stew with peas and artichokes.
SWEET:
Ñora, Fondillón and crispy artichokes.
SHOPPING CENTRE:
White wine Riesling 2022 from Bodegas Monóvar.
Red wine Cairo 2020 from Bodegas Monóvar.
Waters, beers and soft drinks.
Coffees and infusions.
PRICE PER PERSON: €40 (including VAT)
Reservations are coordinated by each venue, with details available at the respective restaurant websites.
beginnings:
Artichoke tartare, raff and citrus caviar.
Guardamar shrimp, acorn-fed ham and Tonka beans.
Low-temperature eggs with mushrooms and truffles.
FIRST COURSE:
Dorada and Levantine roots.
SECOND COURSE:
Magret with roasted apples, dates and Vinalopó Raisins.
SWEET:
The world of carob.
SHOPPING CENTRE:
Caterina, red wine DOP Alicante.
Mas dels Cavalls, white DOP Alicante, Chardonnay.
Sierra de Cazorla water.
Beer La Sagra.
PRICE PER PERSON: €40 (including VAT)
Reservations are handled by the individual venues and can be made via their official channels.
beginnings:
Freshly baked bread with butter from the cauldron.
Salmon, artichoke mayo and alcamole.
Sea and garden: artichoke with octopus.
Candied artichokes with black garlic vinaigrette and dried meat shavings.
Salted raw artichoke salad.
MAIN COURSE:
Homemade turkey gazpacho with artichokes.
SWEET:
Dried fig mousse.
SHOPPING CENTRE:
Red wine Arbui 15 months Monastrell, Bodegas Alejandro.
White wine Vega Cuyar Meseguera, Bodegas Alejandro.
Mahou beer 5 stars.
Solan de Cabras juice.
PRICE PER PERSON: €40 (including VAT)
Reservations are available through the venues’ official channels.
beginnings:
Sourdough breads with green olive oil.
Chocolate trilogy with semi-salted mullet eggs (El almendrado, nugget, velvet).
Our red tuna salad.
Artichoke blossom with duck miscut al PX.
FIRST COURSE:
Cod stew.
SECOND COURSE:
Rice and crust.
SWEET:
Nougat nugget and fried egg yolk.
SHOPPING CENTRE:
Uncle Raimundo (Moscatel) Bodegas Gutiérrez de la Vega. Farmhouse (Moscatel, Macabeo and Meseguera) Pepe Mendoza Winery. Arbui (Monastrell) Alejandro Winery. Soap opera Gran Fondillón reserve 1964 (Monastrell) Brotons V&A Winery.
PRICE PER PERSON: €40 (including VAT)
Reservations are organized by each venue through its official channels.
beginnings:
Oven roasted octopus old recipe Barlovento.
Shrimp boiled in water from our bay.
Yan tuna lives while suckling.
Artichoke Salad with Tuna.
MAIN COURSE:
Boiler rice.
SWEET:
Almond cake with Jijona nougat ice cream.
SHOPPING CENTRE:
White Wine Cesilia Blanc.
Red wine El Sequé.
Beer, water and soft drinks.
Infusions and coffee.
PRICE PER PERSON: €40 (including VAT)
Reservations are managed by the individual venues via official channels.