Today we present one of the star products of Malaga’s gastronomy, the Tomato Huevo de Toro.
As many may know, Malaga’s fertile soils, combined with the mild climate, offer an incredible variety of fruit and vegetables all year round. Combined with fish and seafood, Malaga has the best of Mediterranean cuisine.
One of the star delicacies, which is only available in season, is the so-called Huevo de Toro tomato. It is produced in the Guadalhorce Valley, also called “the orchard of Malaga”, a few kilometres from Malaga.
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Spain’s most expensive tomato
Why is this tomato the most expensive on the market? This tomato stands out for many reasons:
- Their normal weight is between 300 and 600 grams, but there are also those weighing more than 1 kilo.
- The price of the Huevo de Toro tomato is around three euros per kilo if it is bought directly from the producer. In local markets the price is 5 to 6 euros per kilo.
- Its unique flavour.
- Because of its thin skin, harvesting, packaging and marketing is very delicate. Therefore, it is not suitable for long transports, reducing its use to the immediate surroundings.
- In other words, it is very difficult to taste this typical delicacy from Malaga in other parts of the world.
- Interestingly, during the Huevo Toro Tomato market an auction of the best tomatoes takes place. Last summer this auction fetched 4,000 euros, a bid that was made by Pepe Cobos from Bodegas El Pimpi.
Limited edition from July to October
The seasonal, open-air grown Huevo Toro Tomato is one of those delicacies that can only be tasted in summer, from July to October.
So, make the most of your stay here.
Where to buy Tomate de Huevo de Toro
- The outdoor-grown Huevo de Toro tomato from Guadalhorce has its own Huevo Toro tomato market which takes place on August 15th at Plaza de San Agustín in Coín.
- At the Mercado Agroalimentario del Guadalhorce, Coín.
- Every Saturday and Sunday, in the Guadalhorce Ecológico network of street markets organised by the Guadalhorce Ecológico Association.
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- You can also buy them directly from the producers. Here is the link to all the information.
Events around the Huevo de Toro tomato
Tomato Festivity in Coín
On 12 August in Coín the Verbena Tomatera is held in honour of the tomato Huevo de toro.
The evening will be enlivened by musical performances and there will be tomato dishes to taste. It takes place at the Plaza Alameda de Coín.
Valle del Guadalhorce & Agro-experiences
Located in an environment of the highest ecological and landscape value, it is a green oasis just a few kilometres from the city of Malaga.
“The Orchard of Malaga” stands out for the great diversity of products that are grown throughout the year. Interestingly, the traditional vegetable gardens of the Guadalhorce use sustainable production models.
It is an ideal destination for curious travellers with a passion for nature and gastronomy: visit the citrus orchards, taste the different varieties of lemons, oranges or mandarins, or enjoy the delicious gastronomy in its traditional restaurants.
- At this link you find farms offering guided tours in combination with tastings or lunches.
Gastronomic Route Tomato Huevo de Toro 2024
The Gastronomic Route Tomato Huevo Toro 2024 will take place from 27 July to 31 August in 17 municipalities of the province.
More than 60 restaurants and bars in Malaga city, Costa del Sol and the Guadalhorce Valley will offer delicious dishes on their menus in which the star product is the Huevo Toro del Guadalhorce tomato, prepared by their chefs.
If you think a tomato is not much, here are a few examples of what to expect:
Chef Diego René, from Restaurante Beluga in Málaga, cooked a countryside rice with Huevo de Toro tomato. Chef Dani Peregrina, from the Karmela restaurant in Alhaurín de la Torre, made a Huevo Toro tomato ingot, roasted with wasabi roe and caramelised white garlic. And chef Pablo Vega, from the Ménade restaurant in Vélez Málaga, prepared Huevo Toro, orange, salted fish and goat’s cheese.
Is your mouth watering?
Below is the list of this year’s participating restaurants!
Participating restaurants
- Alhaurín de la Torre: Asador Tita Paqui
- Alhaurín el Grande: Casa La Abuela; El Rincón; La Bodeguita
- Almayate: Asador Lo PepeMolina
- Álora: La Garganta; La Taberna del Caminito; Los Caballos
- Antequera: Escuela de Hostelería La Fábrica
- Archidona: Restaurante Arxiduna
- Benalmádena: Restaurante Venetiis; Casa Rafael (Papa Erig); Mándala Benalmádena
- Cártama: Gastrobar Los Faroles; Boca a Boca
- Coín: Bohemia; Casa Paco; Coconut Café & Tapas con Arte; El Atún; El Rincón de Julia; Jommara Cafetería; Helados El Monaguillo; Marisquería La Jarra
- Fuengirola: La Bodeguita Ibérica; Restaurante Tipi Tapa; Tabanko El Callejón
- Gaucín: Bar El Hacho; Bodeguita Chaparro; La Fructuosa; La Raíz; La Taberna del Zorro; Pizzería Ke Tal
- La Viñuela: B Bou Hotel La Viñuela
- Málaga: Araboka Casa de Vinos y Comidas; Araboka Plaza; Asador Ovidio; Bodegas El Pimpi; El Huesca; El Trillo; Entre Varales; Hard Rock Cafe Málaga; La Batea Churrianera; Lo Güeno Mesón Lo Güeno Strachan; Los Mellizos Soho; Los Patios de Beatas; Mar de Verum; Mesón La Batea; Mimo Vegan; Niña Bonita; Taberna Don Juan; Verum
- Marbella: Timonel Marbella
- Pizarra: Asador Don Joaquín; Hotel Cortijo del Arte; La Algarbía; La Azotea; La Esquinita
- Valle de Abdalajís: Los Atanores
- Vélez Málaga: ChinChin Puerto; Ménade.
- At this link you find all the restaurants and their location.
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